Nairobi, Kenya

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Asset-based Community Development Training Course

This course provides a foundational and practical methodology for the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, shifting the focus from identifying community deficits to mobilizing existing s...

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Humanitarian & Community Development Trainings
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Aug 24 - Aug 28
Programme Overview
Training Description

Community Development Workers

Project Managers

Social Workers

NGO Staff

Government Officials

Urban Planners

Grassroots Leaders

Session Objectives
  • Identify and map community assets and capacities. Facilitate resident-led initiatives and ownership. Shift focus from needs to strengths in planning. Mobilize local associations and institutions. Foster long-term, sustainable community development.
About the Course

This course provides a foundational and practical methodology for the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, shifting the focus from identifying community deficits to mobilizing existing strengths, skills, and resources. Participants learn how to map the diverse capacities of residents, local associations, and institutions, effectively empowering communities to drive their own sustainable change and development initiatives. The training emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships and promoting local ownership over projects, leading to more resilient, inclusive, and enduring outcomes than traditional needs-based models. It equips practitioners with tools for uncovering the hidden assets within their communities and converting those assets into collective action and economic vitality.

Curriculum & Topics

8 Topics | 5 Days

  • play Subtopic 1.1: Defining asset-based community development and its core principles

  • play Subtopic 1.2: Comparing ABCD with needs-based development approaches

  • play Subtopic 1.3: Understanding the philosophy of asset-based development

  • play Subtopic 1.4: Exploring the key building blocks of community assets

  • play Subtopic 1.5: The importance of focusing on strengths

  • play Subtopic 2.1: Learning how to conduct community asset mapping

  • play Subtopic 2.2: Identifying various types of community assets

  • play Subtopic 2.3: Utilizing participatory methods for asset identification

  • play Subtopic 2.4: Mapping individual skills, talents, and resources

  • play Subtopic 2.5: Mapping local organizations and institutions

  • play Subtopic 3.1: Exploring methods for mobilizing community assets

  • play Subtopic 3.2: Strategies for engaging community members

  • play Subtopic 3.3: Building partnerships and collaborations

  • play Subtopic 3.4: Leveraging existing resources for development

  • play Subtopic 3.5: Facilitating asset mobilization workshops

  • play Subtopic 4.1: Developing skills in facilitating community-driven planning

  • play Subtopic 4.2: Techniques for participatory planning processes

  • play Subtopic 4.3: Creating community visions and goals

  • play Subtopic 4.4: Developing action plans based on community assets

  • play Subtopic 4.5: Implementing participatory decision-making

  • play Subtopic 5.1: Applying ABCD tools in diverse community contexts

  • play Subtopic 5.2: Using ABCD in urban development

  • play Subtopic 5.3: Utilizing ABCD in rural development

  • play Subtopic 5.4: Applying ABCD in social service delivery

  • play Subtopic 5.5: Integrating ABCD in economic development

  • play Subtopic 6.1: Promoting community ownership in development projects

  • play Subtopic 6.2: Strategies for fostering community leadership

  • play Subtopic 6.3: Developing community-led initiatives

  • play Subtopic 6.4: Ensuring inclusive participation

  • play Subtopic 6.5: Promoting sustainability through community ownership

  • play Subtopic 7.1: Evaluating the impact of ABCD interventions

  • play Subtopic 7.2: Developing indicators for measuring ABCD outcomes

  • play Subtopic 7.3: Conducting participatory evaluations

  • play Subtopic 7.4: Analyzing the effectiveness of asset-based approaches

  • play Subtopic 7.5: Documenting and sharing ABCD success stories

  • play Subtopic 8.1: Integrating ABCD into broader development strategies

  • play Subtopic 8.2: Aligning ABCD with national development goals

  • play Subtopic 8.3: Mainstreaming ABCD in organizational practices

  • play Subtopic 8.4: Scaling up ABCD initiatives

  • play Subtopic 8.5: Policy implications for asset-based development

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$ 1,000

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This Programme Includes

Certificate of completion

Training manual

Reference materials

10 o'clock tea

Lunch

4 o'clock Tea

Course Highlights

  • icon 5 Days Intensive Training

  • icon 8 Core Learning Topics

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What is the standard duration of your courses?

Most of our professional short courses are structured as intensive 5- or 10-day programs to minimize extended workplace absence while maximizing skill acquisition. We also offer compressed 1-to-3-day masterclasses.

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Yes. Participants who successfully complete a training program and meet the minimum attendance requirements will be awarded a globally recognized Certificate of Proficiency from the Pebbles Institute of Research and Technology.

Our primary residential and corporate training programs are hosted in premium, fully equipped conference facilities in Nairobi, Kenya. We also coordinate regional and international training locations depending on the specific cohort and organizational requirements. Exact venue details are communicated in your admission letter.

While the majority of our intensive professional programs are structured for high-engagement, on-site delivery, we offer select courses in a virtual or hybrid format. If your organization requires online delivery for a specific module, please indicate this during your booking inquiry.