Foundations of Community Building & Engagement
Learn how to assess your organization’s current approach and develop a plan to enhance collaboration and connection with residents.
What You'll Learn
This course introduces four community participation strategies—services, building, engagement, and organizing—and helps you understand their distinct roles in fostering community collaboration. You’ll assess your organization’s current practices and explore how to shift toward more inclusive and empowering approaches. Through interactive discussions, you’ll learn how to align staff and resident roles, address power dynamics, and create a 30-60-90 day action plan to enhance community engagement. Whether you're new or experienced, this course equips you with practical tools to strengthen your community impact.
- Compare four community strategies to understand their unique benefits and when to use each.
- Assess your organization’s approach and create a plan to strengthen resident collaboration and leadership.
- Build practical skills to engage, empower, and connect with residents for lasting community impact.
Live Session Schedule
Who This Course Is For
Ideal For:
- Nonprofit staff supporting affordable housing programs
- Anyone working in communities
- Government employees seeking opportunity to support communities
Come Prepared for the Course
Welcome to this accelerated 4-day faculty-led course which is designed for optimal interactivity and engagement. Days 1 and 3, are each comprised of a total of 4 hours of live online instruction, divided into two sessions with a 1-hour break in between. Days 2 and 4 are dedicated to self-paced completion of all activities and assignments. All required coursework is due by 11:59 p.m. PT on the designated day of class.
Pre-Work & Preparation
Complete all pre-work by provided deadlines
Active Participation
Attend live sessions and engage in collaborative activities
Software Requirements
Microsoft Excel and Zoom proficiency required
Hardware Setup
Dual monitors, webcam, and file management capabilities
Your Instructor
Maura Camosse-Tsongas
Faculty Member | Neighborworks
What Learners Are Saying
Community Engagement Master Credential
CB105vcx is one of five courses that make up this Master Credential
Courses needed to earn this credential:
- CB105vcx
- CB106vcx
- CB107vcx
- CB108vcx
- CB200vcx
Ready to Get Started?
Join hundreds of housing counselors building the skills to create lasting community impact