This 8-week online certificate introduces you to fundamental Asset-Based and Community-Led Development (ABCD) theories and principles. You will learn approaches to support communities to organize themselves to discover, connect and mobilize their strengths for change. In addition, you will be able to reflect on the outside institutions’ role in supporting community development projects to avoid dependency and foster sustainable community development projects.
DATES: February 1 to March 30, 2027
Registration closes January 25, 2027, or earlier if we reach the enrolment cap of 30 participants
This 8-week online course is an introduction to peace and conflict while examining the nature, effectiveness, and challenges of grassroots peacebuilding.
Grassroots Peacebuilding focuses on the theory, models, and frameworks relevant to peacebuilding and conflict resolution which may be applied in post-conflict situations, humanitarian emergencies, and long- term peacebuilding and reconciliation initiatives. The course uses a wide range of materials in an interactive learning environment. You will be introduced to the latest theories, models, and skills in the context of the most current developments in peacebuilding theory and practice. This course allows for an inquiry of the way in which grassroots initiatives play a role in national peacebuilding practices. As a result, the course explores the tensions that arise between actors from national and international agencies.
We will also dissect the importance of conflict analysis prior to examining theoretical frameworks and practical initiatives of peacebuilding. The course offers you the opportunity to navigate between theory and practice. One-on-one academic support is provided upon request by participants. You are responsible to communicate with the facilitator for any course related
DATES: February 1 to March 30, 2027
Registration closes January 25, 2027, or earlier if we reach the enrolment cap of 30 participants
This course is designed for facilitators and trainers, and those who do a significant amount of facilitation in their work, who want to explore theories, principles, and practices in participatory adult education and training approaches. The course will provide the opportunity for participants to improve their skills and competencies and to implement facilitation within their community and organizational contexts. While this is an online course, it is not only about online facilitation. It is intended for, and applicable to, facilitators and trainers who facilitate in person and/or online.
DATES: January 26 to March 25, 2027
Registration closes January 19, 2027, or earlier if we reach the enrolment cap of 30 participants
Even well-intentioned development initiatives can unintentionally fuel tension or exacerbate conflict, particularly in contexts with fragile governance, social divisions, or weak security structures.
This course equips participants with knowledge and practical tools needed to ensure their interventions contribute to peace rather than conflict -intentioned development initiatives that can unintentionally fuel tension or exacerbate conflict, particularly in contexts with fragile governance, social divisions, or weak security structures.
The course introduces practical approaches to conflict analysis, peace and conflict stakeholder mapping, and impact assessment. Participants will learn how to identify risks, strengthen positive outcomes, and adapt programs in complex and evolving environments.
The course is grounded in two foundational frameworks—Peace and Conflict Impact Assessment (PCIA) and Do No Harm (DNH)—and emphasizes real world application. By the end of the course, participants will be able to design, implement, and adapt development initiatives that are conflict sensitive, ethically responsible, and contextually informed -world application.
DATES: October 19 to December 11, 2026
Registration closes October 12, 2026, or earlier if we reach the enrolment cap of 30 participants
