This course empowers development professionals to design community-driven projects that are locally owned, inclusive, and sustainable. It explores participatory tools and approaches that ensure beneficiaries are central to project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Learning Methodology
Interactive workshops and simulation exercises
Field-based case studies and role-play
Group brainstorming and problem analysis
Community mapping and needs assessment tools
Practical application through project design labs
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply participatory approaches in project scoping and planning
Use tools for stakeholder engagement and community consultation
Design inclusive and need-responsive development interventions
Develop logical frameworks with community-validated indicators
Foster local ownership and sustainability from the outset
Delivery Format
Duration: 5 Days (In-person or Live Virtual)
Locations: Nairobi, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Johannesburg, Accra
Format: Expert-led sessions, toolkit access, and peer learning groups
Certification: Issued by Alverton Global
Course Features
- Lectures 21
- Quiz 0
- Duration 5 days
- Skill level Expert
- Language English
- Students 12
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 7 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 5 Days
- Principles of Participatory Development3
- Community Needs Assessment3
- Engaging Stakeholders and Building Consensus3
- Problem and Objective Analysis3
- Designing with Logical Frameworks3
- Sustainability and Exit Planning3
- Final Design Simulation3
Requirements
- Basic understanding of development or social programs
- Willingness to engage in active group participation
Features
- Focus on community ownership and local relevance
- Hands-on use of globally recognized participatory tools
- Emphasis on inclusive, rights-based design
- Real-world case studies from African and global NGO projects
- Certification by Alverton Global
Target audiences
- Community Development Officers
- NGO and CBO Leaders
- Social Impact Consultants
- Field Coordinators and Partnership Officers
