Program Overview

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Do you currently work in the area of Community Development or want to begin a career in Community Development? Designed for current professionals and volunteers as well as for those seeking to enter the field, the nine-month UW Community Development Certificate program will familiarize you with the history, purpose and breadth of community organizations and how they interrelate.

Leading local practitioners and UW faculty will provide 90 hours of classroom instruction geared toward building your skills in community organizing, neighborhood assessment, and organizational development. You will learn how to share effective tools for neighborhood revitalization, poverty reduction, and real estate development.

Through case studies, guest speakers, mentors, field trips, and work on a project, you will become familiar with local issues, organizations, and resources. You will also be exposed to innovative models from other facets of community development and how they interconnect. By the end of the program, you will be better prepared to engage with diverse communities and you will be ready to help community organizations survive and thrive in today's rapidly changing environment.

Is This Program Right for You?

To apply to the Community Development Certificate Program, you must have a Bachelor's degree or evidence of involvement in some aspect of community development. A letter of application describing interest in the field is also required.

Related Certificate Programs

• Nonprofit Management
• Commercial Real Estate

Contact a Program Representative

For more information about this program, please call 206-685-8936 in the greater Seattle area, or 888-469-6499, or e-mail us.