As a leader in your organization and your community, you recognize
that successful development is more than just "bricks and
sticks." Success in community development is the culmination
of staff development, community outreach, coaching, policy initiatives,
relationship building, resource development and much more.
To achieve success, you as a leader must make the most of limited
resources — financial resources as well as your time and
your staff's time.
By progressing through the series of Management and Leadership courses, you will learn
to plan for the future strategically and competitively; to better
communicate and work with your staff and board; to evaluate
the success of your programs and your organization as a whole;
to develop the resources necessary for maintaining and improving
your products and services; to better understand your organization’s
finances and to use the information from financial statements
as decision-making tools.
NeighborWorks America’s Training Division
has designed two new curricula to help staff, managers and officers
meet these challenges. Through the Management and Leadership
Certificate Programs, participants who successfully earn the Professional Certificate in Community Development Management or the Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership will have gained the knowledge and tools necessary
to lead themselves, their organizations and their communities
toward positive change.
There will continue to be a certificate opportunity for a general certificate in Management and Leadership for those who want a more general focus in this area of study. For more information, view the general focus course of study, or contact Mark Robinson at mrobinson@nw.org.
About the Programs
of Study
Education with Results
The Management and Leadership Program of Study consists of a
series of courses that together provide the theoretical framework,
specialized tools, and technical skills necessary to successfully
lead a dynamic community development organization in an ever-changing
and increasingly competitive environment.
The Program of Study emphasizes a hands-on approach, combining
your experience with lecture, case studies, site visits, small-group
exercises, and other participatory methods. Emphasis is placed
on peer learning, critical thinking, organizational assessment,
and action planning for results.
Candidates
Interested individuals at all levels of responsibility may
enroll in the Program of Study to earn a Professional Certificate
in Management and Leadership. This Program of Study would be
particularly appropriate for:
-
Executive directors;
-
Senior managers;
-
Emerging leaders in community development;
-
Members of a board of directors;
-
Executive committee board members;
-
Managers of community development intermediaries;
-
Government managers working in community development;
-
Funders wishing to gain a better understanding
of the demands on an executive director; and
-
Community-development educators
back
to top
Proficiency in Management and Leadership
As a Professional Certificate Program candidate, you will earn your Professional
Certificate by successfully completing a series of carefully
designed courses to help you most effectively. Each Professional Certificate provides a specialized course plan:
Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership
Learn the skills and tools needed for:
- Critical and Strategic Thinking and Planning to Help Move Your Organization Forward
- Cultural Competency and Diversity Skills and Strategies to Diversify Your Board and Organization
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Skills to Negotiate from Principled Positions
- Board Structure and Governance Practices to Ensure Your Organization’s Health and Functionality
- Advanced Leadership Skills and Strategies for the Experienced Manager
- Green Strategies for Visionary Leadership
The following courses are part of the Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership:
Professional Certificate in Community Development Management
Learn the skills and tools needed for:
- Critical and Strategic Thinking
- Resource Development and Management: Human Capital and Financial Capital
- Financial Management
- Results Oriented Management
- Business and Strategic Planning
The following courses are part of the Professional Certificate in Organizational Leadership:
back
to top
Earning a Professional Certificate
Professional Certificates in Management and Leadership will be
awarded to individuals who successfully complete the required
coursework and evaluation process within
four years of application to the Program of Study. It is possible
to complete all Professional Certificate requirements in as few
as four institutes depending on course scheduling. With prior
approval by Training Division staff, candidates may receive credit
for relevant courses taken no more than two years prior to enrollment
in the Program of Study. Program of Study courses are open to
all training institute participants, but in order to be eligible
for the Professional Certificate, candidates must complete and
submit an application to enroll
formally in the Program of Study.
Program of Study participants have the option of taking required
course tests online rather than on paper. Learn more
about online testing for Program of Study courses.
back
to top
back to top
