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"The courses I attended in Cincinnati will help me better serve our communities...while the people I met help me better understand our neighbors working in housing affordability. I would highly recommend the Institute to people looking to advance their efforts in neighborhood revitalization."
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Community Economic Development Courses
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Professional Certificate Program
Comprehensive community revitalization Comprehensive community revitalization must include strategies to improve the local economy, creating an environment that supports the growth of neighborhood businesses and provides opportunities for entrepreneurs. The Community Economic Development professional certificate equips participants with the skills and knowledge to develop facilities, infrastructure and commercial centers that foster a sense of place and generate jobs and revenue for the community. Course and certificate participants also develop the capacity to effectively use available financial resources and technical tools to invigorate local businesses, revitalize commercial centers and energize a neighborhood economy. Courses in Community Economic Development |
Earn a Professional CertificateProgram courses are open to all training institute participants, but in order to be eligible for the professional certificate, candidates must formally enroll in the Professional Certificate Program by submitting an enrollment form. Professional certificates require successful completion of required and elective courses plus passing required course tests, if applicable, and the comprehensive exam at the end of all coursework within four years of application to the Professional Certificate Program. It is possible to complete all program requirements in as few as three institutes. With prior approval candidates may receive credit for relevant courses taken no more than two years prior to enrollment in the program. |
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Candidates must take the online tests for the applicable required courses. Learn more about online testing for Professional Certificate Program courses. |