Understanding Communities and their Dynamics, component one of the Foundations of Practice: Community Development Core Competencies program, is a series of seven core competencies that focuses on the ability to understand community of place, the nature of public issues, the dynamics and interdependencies of the various segments of the community, and the basics of community development work. All Extension professionals who work in a community context may find these competencies useful, regardless of their program responsibilities.

In the North Central region, we are implementing component one through a distance education program.

• Fall 2008 Training
• Spring 2008 Training
• Fall 2007 Training
• Spring 2007 Training
• Fall 2006 Training
• Spring 2006 Training
• Fall 2005 Training