Check out these exciting new and updated courses offered in Pittsburgh. They represent the latest thinking and most innovative work in community development and affordable housing, and will help maximize your impact.
Assett Management
Community and Neighborhood Revitalization
Community Engagement
Financial Capability, Housing Education and Counseling
Nonprofit Management and Leadership
These courses incorporate local awareness and real-life case studies to bring your community development learning to life.
Mobile Learning Tips
Mobile workshops and site visits bring participants into area neighborhoods to experience the culture, community, businesses and local fare. Here are some tips to help you prepare for a mobile course:
- Bring comfortable shoes, in case you end up walking some of the neighborhoods.
- Dress for the weather — you'll be inside and outside during the site visits
- Bring money with you for lunch at local establishments.
- Bring a camera or video recorder — this is a great way to combine a local tour with your career enhancement!
- Take notes for return visits on your free time.
Access to financial capability programs changes lives. These critical programs unravel the complexity of financial products, encourage progress toward specific financial goals, and facilitate positive shifts in financial behavior. Today's nonprofit community -- working together with public and private organizations -- is the gateway for low- to moderate-income individuals and families to receive empowering financial capability services and tools. Participate in these courses and obtain the latest thinking and practical skills for delivery of effective financial capability programming that strengthens the assets of families and individuals.
Certification in Financial Capability
Explore the opportunity to enhance your career and improve your prospects by earning a
certification in financial capability.
Success in community development is the culmination of staff development, community outreach, coaching, policy initiatives, relationship building, resource development and much more. To achieve success, you as a leader must make the most of limited resources — financial resources as well as your time and your staff's efforts. Choose from among these cutting-edge courses in a variety of content areas, and you will be better prepared to handle situations that arise both inside your organization and in your community -- effectively running a strong, sustainable organization that truly serves the needs of its
constituents.
Certifications in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Enhance your impact and your career prospects by earning a
certification in one of four management and leadership skill areas: coaching, financial management, marketing and branding, and resource development. Continue your studies and earn a
professional certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. And bring impactful, customized training and technical assistance to your entire board through the
NeighborWorks Excellence in Governance program.
Providing access to capital is a cornerstone of affordable housing and community development work and provides opportunities for individuals and families to improve their lives, for businesses to succeed, and for communities to thrive. Whether you are looking to strengthen an existing loan fund or start a new lending line of business, the Single-Family and Small Business Lending learning area will offer courses to help your organization build its capacity and ensure a successful lending operation.
Coursework in this track is designed expressly for:
- Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
- Loan funds
- Nonprofit organizations with a lending line of business