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Applied Rural and Indigenous Community Economic Development

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This program builds skills that support economic well-being and quality of life in rural and Indigenous communities. Participants gain practical experience in community economic development and develop a clear understanding of the function, including how to build a business case. This program is made up of six stackable courses and wraps up with a strategic action plan.

Courses may be taken separately if you do not require the complete program.

This is a non-credit program offered through Continuing Education and Training.

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Location

Length

Delivery
Online
 Spring		 24 weeks Digital
Part-time

Registration open.

Overview

These courses combine weekly lectures, practical exercises and knowledge assessments.

NOTE: You can register for a single course instead of the full program. 

You'll learn:
  • How governance shapes economic development, exploring governance models and the creation of values‑driven strategic visions
  • Key economic development programs
  • How strong infrastructure and well‑aligned community plans create the foundation for sustainable economic development
  • How to create a strategic action plan that supports continuous improvement

Courses

  • ARC 012 - Governance and Setting the Foundation
  • ARC 013 - Value Through Programming
  • ARC 014 - The Infrastructure of Economic Development
  • ARC 015 - Developing the Four Year Strategic Action Plan Framework

Schedule

  • ARC 012 - Governance and Setting the Foundation - online - runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 23 
  • ARC 013 - Value Through Programming - online runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 21 
  • ARC 014 - The Infrastructure of Economic Development - online - runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 18 
  • ARC 015 - Developing the Four Year Strategic Action Plan Framework - online - Nov. 23 to Dec. 16 

Costs

Tuition for a single course: $500 per course.

Funded in part by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

How to register

Select a course below to register through NIC's Instant Enrollment system. 

  • ARC 012 - Governance and Setting the Foundation
  • ARC 013 - Value Through Programming 
  • ARC 014 - The Infrastructure of Economic Development 
  • ARC 015 - Developing the Four Year Strategic Action Plan Framework 
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