Community Development and Leadership

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Unlock your potential to make a real difference in your community with the Higher Certificate in Community Development and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg! This dynamic course empowers you with the skills to lead and facilitate people-centred, participatory development projects.

Dive into the innovative Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, where you’ll learn to harness and build upon the strengths and resources already present in your community.

Program Overview
  • Duration: 1 year part-time, contact and online classes
  • Accreditation: SAQA registered, NQF Level 5 (120 credits)
  • Target Audience: Individuals with a matric qualification who are eager to engage in community development.
Key Objectives

This program aims to empower participants to:

  • Identify Barriers: Analyze challenges to building inclusive organizations and communities as a foundation for social justice.
  • Develop Leadership Skills: Become culturally sensitive, principle-centered, and transformative leaders.
  • Facilitate Active Citizenry: Initiate, establish, manage, and lead groups towards active participation in their communities.
  • Network Effectively: Coordinate community actions by engaging with relevant stakeholders.
  • Utilize ABCD Approach: Understand and implement the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach for sustainable initiatives.
Course Content

Participants will explore a variety of topics, including:

  • Value driven, participatory leadership
  • Community development processes
  • Management and leadership strategies in community contexts
  • Elements of sustainable community-driven project design, implementation and evaluation
  • Social entrepreneurship skills
Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can pursue diverse career paths in:

  • Government departments
  • Not-for-profit organizations (NPOs)
  • Community-based organizations (CBOs)
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Corporate companies and businesses
Admission Criteria

To enroll in the program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • A matric qualification.
  • Permission from a community agency or workplace to facilitate a small-scale initiative or project.
Contact Information

For more information or to register for the program, please contact:

Department of Social Work and Community Development, University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus (APK)

Prof Hanna Nel

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Take the first step towards making a meaningful impact in your community. Enroll in the Higher Certificate in Community Development and Leadership today!

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