Community-Based Development Certificate 
This online certificate program is designed for people who plan to work or volunteer in community development, or who already work in this field and want to advance their careers. The courses use the flexibility of online delivery to help students learn through case studies, exercises, and group discussions, providing a complete learning environment.
Program Curriculum
To earn a certificate in Community-Based Development, you must complete one required course and three elective courses of your choosing. Each course runs five weeks and requires a minimum of 20 hours of student participation. You may take courses in any order.
Required
Electives (choose three)
- GSLL 1502 - Technology and Community-Based Development
- GSLL 1503 - Community Mobilization and Organization
- GSLL 1504 - Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
- GSLL 1506 - Micro-Enterprise Development
- GSLL 1507 - Community Capacity Building
- GSLL 1509 - Political Empowerment and Community Development
- GSLL 1510 - Community-Based Mapping
- GSLL 1511 - Role of Effective Leadership in Sustainable Community Development
- GSLL 1512 - Micro-Finance Projects: Sustainable Community Development and the Role of Women
More Information
Michele Sterling
(970) 491-2520
msterling@learn.colostate.edu
Certificate at a Glance
Delivery
Online
Tuition
See individual courses.
Time Frame
Can be completed at your convenience.
Designed For
Community development professionals and volunteers.
What you will earn
A Certificate of Completion may be requested when all required courses have been completed.

