Community Programs

Community Program Design

Design programs that respond to real community needs and produce measurable outcomes.

Learn how to define the need, identify the audience, build activities, establish outcomes, select evidence, and prepare a clear program presentation.

265 minutesIntermediate 4.4 training-hour contribution
5 factual lessons 5 scored knowledge checks Course final exam Private journal reflections Charts and activation assignments Reviewed workplace assignments Employment-readiness capstone
Original curriculum

Full Learning Path

Lesson 1

Needs Assessment and Stakeholder Evidence

50 minutes • Knowledge check required • Work product required

Define a community need using multiple evidence sources.

Lesson 2

Logic Models: Inputs, Activities, Outputs, and Outcomes

50 minutes • Knowledge check required • Work product required

Build a logical chain from resources to intended outcomes.

Lesson 3

Participant Safety, Access, Ethics, and Consent

55 minutes • Knowledge check required • Work product required

Integrate safety, access, privacy, and informed consent into program design.

Lesson 4

Program Budget, Staffing, and Capacity

55 minutes • Knowledge check required • Work product required

Build a program budget that connects resources to activities.

Lesson 5

Evaluation, Learning, and Continuous Improvement

55 minutes • Knowledge check required • Work product required

Match evaluation questions with indicators and data sources.

Final assessment

Community Program Design Final Examination

Ten scored questions with answer explanations. An 80% passing score is required and retakes are allowed.

Applied capstone

Community Program Proposal and Needs Assessment

Produce a reviewed work sample that can be included in a learner portfolio and discussed with an employer, school, or community partner.