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Community Leadership (Certificate) at Birkbeck
The Certificate in Community Leadership is for community practitioners
at the sharp end who want to understand better the context in which
they operate, to discuss common issues with colleagues from other
organisations, and to take a step back and reflect on their work and
its significance. It is offered in collaboration with the London Civic
Forum.

Community leadership work in London includes a wide range of roles in
local strategic partnerships, neighbourhood renewal, New Deal for
Communities, voluntary and community sector organisations, faith
communities, local communities, and the various partnerships which
have been set up for urban regeneration.

Complete the following three modules:
* Module 1: Community Leadership
* Module 2: Community-Based Project Development and Management
* Module 3: Community Action

Modules may be taken in any order.

Teaching
* Lectures, discussions, seminars, tutorials and oral presentations,
use of visual material, and individual and group work.
* Assessment
* 100 per cent coursework.

Module 1 - Community Leadership

This introduces key concepts of citizenship, community and community
leadership in the context of urban regeneration policies in Britain
today. You will look at the development of civil society and the
emergence of new forms of governance and community participation.
Please note that the enrolment fee for this module is subsidised under
Birkbeck's Widening Participation policy.

  a.. Sat 21 Oct-Sat 17 Feb, 10am-5pm
  b.. 5 meetings - £50
  c.. 30 CATS points at Level 1
Module 2 - Community-Based Project Development and Management

This module introduces important issues and principles to develop and
manage community-based projects, using 'input sessions' incorporating
action learning to deliver the essential content. It covers key areas
for community activists and project co-ordinators and leaders,
including project definition, business planning, partnerships,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and fundraising strategies.
The module will be delivered using case studies and peer mentoring, by
speakers with practical experience, and whenever possible in the
community or through interactive learning.

  a.. Wed 4 Oct, 6pm-8pm
  b.. 18 meetings - £200 (£100)
  c.. 30 CATS points at Level 1
Module 3 - Community Action

In this 'action learning' module, each participant undertakes at least
40 hours' community activity - paid or voluntary. This can be their
existing work or volunteer role, or part of it, or a special project
or new initiative. This activity will be organised largely on an
individual basis, usually with the partner organisation through which
the community activity is being undertaken.

  a.. Date to be announced, 6pm-8pm
  b.. 8 meetings - £100
  c.. 30 CATS points at Level 1
Course Details:
* Duration - One-two years.
* Attendance - Varies from module to module - from attending five
Saturday schools for the Community Leadership module, to evening
classes and undertaking project work.
* Entry requirements - No formal entry requirements. Applicants must
complete an enrolment form and send in a brief personal statement (up
to 500 words) about what their community involvement is - especially
in London currently - about why they want to take the Certificate, and
about how they hope to benefit from it. Applicants need to have been
actively involved in front-line community work, voluntary or paid, for
at least a year, and must be competent in both spoken and written
English.
* Enrolment - Enrol for individual modules.

CATS points
* 30 points at Level 1 for each module.
* 90 points at Level 1 for the Certificate.

Contact for enquiries
t: 020 7631 6640
f: 020 7631 6688
e: community at bbk.ac.uk

http://www.bbk.ac.uk/study/ce/community-basedprojectsandleadership/awards/UECCOMLD.html

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