Community Development

 Welcome to the Community Development Program at AIES. This structured learning experience is organized into four progressive levels—Foundation Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Professional Diploma. The curriculum introduces core concepts of community planning, leadership, social justice, and sustainable development. Students will explore approaches for engaging with communities, designing development initiatives, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders across different sectors.

Upon completing the Community Development Professional Diploma Program, students will be able to:

This program supports the development of applied knowledge and practical strategies for working with and within communities to promote collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable development practices.

The program is structured into four levels, each offering a carefully curated set of courses that progressively build on the knowledge and skills developed in the preceding level.

Students who complete the Professional Diploma in Community Development gain applied knowledge in participatory planning, program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability practices. These skills may be useful across a range of settings focused on community support and social development.

Examples of settings where these skills may be applied include:

Completion of the Professional Diploma provides access to AIES’s Mini Master’s programs, which support continued learning and deeper exploration in community development and related areas. Please note: This is a non-degree program.