WSA Courses – How to Engage with Communities
WSA Courses – How to Engage with Communities
Aimed at those who are looking to strengthen their understanding of community development, this course looks at the values and principles that underpin good practice. It provides an opportunity to explore and reflect on practice and the impact it has on communities. People looking to incorporate community development processes into other roles have also found this course valuable.
All our courses are delivered online, but we are happy to arrange bespoke in-person training days. Contact us to discuss your requirements, we’d be happy to talk things through.
What will this course cover?
It will provide clear answers to:
- How do we plan engagement?
- What are the principles and values that underpin engagement?
- What is the role of a community facilitator?
- What are the range of engagement tools you can use? (with an opportunity to practice!)
- How do we evaluate engagement?
What tools and knowledge will I take away?
You will be able to:
- Understand what community development is, the values and principles and some of the theory behind it.
- Context in which they could be used.
- Unpick the role of a community facilitator have the
opportunity to practice these skills. - Will receive a pack with tools and some clear guidance on community engagement.
What outcomes can I expect?
With our How to Engage with Communities course you will build your understanding and confidence in community facilitation and using a range of participative tools to ensure you build community involvement. You will also understand how to review and be clear around the purpose of engagement so that you then use the right methods and tools. You will be more confident in using a wide range of tools.
Who is this course for?
This course is for community development workers, active community workers or residents and for people from all sectors who have a community development part of their role. It is best suited to those who want to deepen their knowledge and want the opportunity to develop the skills that underpins community development work.