Community Development & Social Impact Programme

About the Course

Sahyog Impact Collective presents the Community Development & Social Impact Programme, a practical learning course for students, young professionals and development-sector practitioners interested in understanding how social impact programmes are designed, implemented and evaluated.

The course focuses on education, livelihoods, youth development and inclusive community development, combining conceptual learning with practical exercises and real-world case discussions.

What You Will Learn

Participants will develop an understanding of:

• Community development approaches.
• Social impact programme design.
• Programme Management and implementation.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
• Community engagement and stakeholder management.
• Research and data collection.
• Basic data analysis for development programmes.
• Documentation and impact storytelling.
• Inclusive approaches to education and livelihoods.
• Youth development and community-led solutions.

Course Modules

Module 1 — Understanding Community Development

Introduction to the development sector, communities, stakeholders and inclusive development approaches.

Module 2 — Programme Design & Management

Understanding needs assessment, programme planning, implementation and project management.

Module 3 — Research & Community Engagement

Introduction to research methods, community consultations, stakeholder engagement and data collection.

Module 4 — Monitoring & Evaluation

Understanding indicators, data collection, outcome measurement and learning systems.

Module 5 — Education, Livelihoods & Youth Development

Exploring practical approaches to education, skill development, livelihoods and youth-focused programmes.

Module 6 — Documentation & Social Impact Communication

Developing reports, case studies, impact stories and presentations for development programmes.

Who Should Enrol

The course is suitable for:

• Students and recent graduates.
• NGO and nonprofit professionals.
• CSR and foundation professionals.
• Development-sector practitioners.
• Volunteers and fellows.
• Individuals looking to transition into the social impact sector.

No prior professional experience in the development sector is required.

Course Details

Duration: 8 weeks
Format: Hybrid
Location: New Delhi
Sessions: 2 sessions per week
Certificate: Certificate upon successful completion

What Participants Gain

• Practical understanding of social impact programmes.
• Exposure to real-world development-sector case studies.
• Skills in programme management, research and M&E.
• Understanding of community engagement approaches.
• Practical assignments and learning exercises.
• Certificate of course completion.