Community Economic Development Community Economic Development Certificate

We designed this program for those interested in making a positive impact in their communities. This field involves helping small businesses grow and working with the government.  Jobs in community economic development include roles like economic development specialists or coordinators, community liaisons, and non-profit managers. Our practical courses will give you the skills you need to make a difference in both urban and rural communities. In this program, you'll:  discover how to create partnerships between businesses and government to support community growth improve your communication skills, which are essential for working with others  learn how to plan, execute, and report on projects that benefit your community and acquire the skills needed to lead and manage teams  learn how to understand,  read and interpret financial statements, a crucial skill for managing money in community projects develop the ability to research and write business plans and project proposals that support diversification and economic growth acquire the fundamentals of starting and growing businesses and the skills to recommend resources and solutions for business challenges  discover how to find and create economic opportunities and capital for your community  learn how to bring people and organizations together to work toward a common goal and understand how politics and community factors can influence decisions and solutions.  You can take this program entirely online and study from anywhere.   This program is for you if you want to make a positive change in your community or help small businesses grow.