DIPLOMA in DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP
Citizen Engagement in a Changing Global Context
http://coady.stfx.ca/education/diploma.cfm
Coady International Institute
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 2 – December 9, 2006 (23 weeks)
The rapidly changing global environment is having a profound impact on the way
civil society actors organize and mobilize to create a better world for themselves and
for future generations. Today’s development leaders and their organizations must be
prepared to respond creatively to this dynamic context. Building on a long tradition
of promoting active citizenship through its educational programs and global learning
partners, the Coady International Institute’s approach to development is grounded in a
commitment to “a full and abundant life for all” (M.M. Coady). Development is seen
as a holistic process based on justice and equity, including equitable access to
resources and benefits, and the right and responsibility to participate in society. The
Coady International Institute’s new Diploma in Development Leadership provides a
framework for equitable development based on a participatory, bottom up, holistic
approach. Its overall purpose is to strengthen the knowledge and ability of
development leaders to effectively facilitate societal learning and change at different
levels of practice and influence.
OBJECTIVES
Specifically, the program aims to:
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Enhance knowledge of innovative practices, contemporary issues and trends in
development at the micro and macro levels;
Explore conceptual linkages between societal change, good governance,
participation and social learning;
Provide space for personal reflection on philosophies of development and
transformative leadership;
Strengthen capacity to manage development organizations, programs and
projects in a sustainable and participatory manner;
Strengthen capacity to plan, monitor and evaluate community-based
development initiatives;
Strengthen capacity to nurture a culture of peace and non-violence;
Enhance practical skills in a broad range of participatory methodologies and
tools for community capacity building, including asset mapping and
facilitating adult learning;
Develop capacity to act collectively through knowledge sharing, networking
and multi-stakeholder processes to achieve greater impact at national and
global levels;
Develop practical competencies in self-directed research and learning;
Engage participants in the generation and dissemination of new knowledge;
Strengthen commitment to social justice.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This innovative program is designed for experienced mid to senior level development
leaders of civil society organizations and social movements, as well as private sector
and government departments that work in partnership with communities,
internationally or in Canada. Preferred candidates are leaders in local and
international NGOs, co-operative networks and other community-based organizations,
women’s groups, indigenous people’s organizations, faith-based organizations, and
relevant government departments.
The Diploma Program highlights innovative approaches to community-based
development from around the world. All participants are required to take a
combination of core courses, issue-based seminars, professional skill building
sessions, and specializations. Specializations enable participants to deepen their
learning and develop skills in particular aspects of development work. The Coady
Institute offers five three-week specializations during the Diploma. These are:
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Community-Based Microfinance
Advocacy and Citizen Engagement
Asset-Based Approaches to Community Development
Organizational Learning and Change
Community-Based Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding
There are limited openings for candidates not enrolled in the full diploma program
who wish to enroll in the above specializations to earn a certificate.
For more information and to request an application, please contact:
Admissions Officer
Coady International Institute
PO Box 5000 Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5
Website: http://coady.stfx.ca
Email: coadyreg@stfx.ca
Tel: 902 867 3953
Toll Free: 1-866-820-7835
Fax: 902 867 3907
Certificate in ADVOCACY AND CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT
http://coady.stfx.ca/education/certificates/advocacy.cfm
April 10 – 28, 2006
Coady International Institute
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
This three-week Certificate is designed to enhance the capacity of civil society to
influence decision-makers and policy makers by building the constituency for change
and mobilizing public opinion around issues of common concern. The program
explores the theoretical foundations of advocacy, key elements of advocacy planning,
strategies for action and critical issues in advocacy work today. The program is
intended for civil society actors who are currently engaged in, or will contribute to the
advocacy work of their organizations in future, internationally or in Canada.
OBJECTIVES
As a result of this Certificate, participants will be able to:
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Understand the conceptual frameworks for advocacy work;
Demonstrate skills in planning and implementing campaigns to influence
public policy and mobilize public opinion;
Enhance knowledge through the sharing of advocacy experiences;
Explore ways to establish an ongoing learning network related to the field.
For more information and to request an application, please contact:
Admissions Officer
Coady International Institute
PO Box 5000 Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5
Website: http://coady.stfx.ca
Email: coadyreg@stfx.ca
Tel: 902 867 3953
Toll Free: 1-866-820-7835
Fax: 902 867 3907
Certificate in WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
http://coady.stfx.ca/education/certificates/women.cfm
April 10 – 28, 2006
Coady International Institute
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
In spite of their resourcefulness and capacity, women still have considerably less
success in being promoted to leadership positions. This innovative Certificate
Program aims to provide women with the necessary knowledge, skills and motivation
to strengthen and advance within their current commitments, be they at the
organizational, community or national level. The program is designed for women who
want to prepare themselves for a role in management and who have at least three
years of experience in community-based development.
OBJECTIVES
As a result of this program, participants will be able to:
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Enhance self-awareness of their capacity for leadership and personal growth;
Gain a critical awareness of strategies for community, organizational and
national/global level change;
Increase understanding and appreciate the relevance of various theories,
particularly in leadership, community-based development, organizational
theory and policy advocacy;
Improve skills in participatory management, programming, gender
mainstreaming, and policy analysis.
For more information and to request an application, please contact:
Admissions Officer
Coady International Institute
PO Box 5000 Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5
Website: http://coady.stfx.ca
Email: coadyreg@stfx.ca
Tel: 902 867 3953
Toll Free: 1-866-820-7835
Fax: 902 867 3907
Certificate in ADVANCED ADULT EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATORY
DEVELOPMENT
http://coady.stfx.ca/education/certificates/adult_ed.cfm
April 10 – 28, 2006
Coady International Institute
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
The changing global context presents many new opportunities and challenges for
adult educators, trainers and development practitioners at various formal and nonformal levels of action and influence. To meet these new challenges, centres of
learning that are committed to social transformation and people-centred development
must enhance the capacity of adult educators and trainers of trainers to develop new
participatory models of education and training that are based on local contexts and the
educational needs, dreams, hopes and fears of their learners. This program is designed
primarily for experienced adult educators and trainers who want to explore new
theories, principles and practices in participatory adult education and training that
would address the challenges they face in their local realities and contexts.
OBJECTIVES
As a result of this course, participants will be able to:
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Strengthen their existing knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of
transformative adult education and participatory training;
Recognize and demonstrate different curriculum design theories and practices
with particular emphasis on participatory approaches;
Enhance their capacity to design and facilitate adult learning using
participatory design and facilitation techniques;
Analyze issues and challenges they have experienced as adult educators and
trainers of trainers with a view to identifying new ways to deal with such
challenges;
Identify local and international strategies for inter-agency collaboration and
networking in participatory education and training.
For more information and to request an application, please contact:
Admissions Officer
Coady International Institute
PO Box 5000 Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5
Website: http://coady.stfx.ca
Email: coadyreg@stfx.ca
Tel: 902 867 3953
Toll Free: 1-866-820-7835
Fax: 902 867 3907