SEDA’s Introduction to Economic Development Program is based on Comprehensive Economic Development(CED), which is inclusive to community development principles and sectors. It provides a contemporary foundation of practice relevant to all Saskatchewan communities. This program is suitable for professionals, community leaders and volunteers. Modules may be purchased individually or as a bundle. A Completion Certificate is provided to participants following completion of the program (all four modules).

This program also functions as the Study Guide for the Provincial Certification Exam. More on Professional Certification HERE.

Online Registration Fees:

• Member: $150 per module – group of four modules $600 plus gst
• Non member: $250 per module – group of four modules $1000 – plus gst

Register for online learning HERE.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Module 1: Establishing a Foundation 

• Lesson 1 – Evolution of Community & Economic Development
• Lesson 2 – Roles of Leadership and Government
• Lesson 3 – Community Economic Development Organizations
• Lesson 4 – Development Staff

Module 2: The Professional 

• Lesson 1 – Professionalism
• Lesson 2 – Cultural Competencies
• Lesson 3 – Leadership Competencies
• Lesson 4 – Technical Competencies
• Lesson 5 – Communication Competencies

Module 3: The Planning Continuum 

• Lesson 1 – Planning to Plan
• Lesson 2 – Getting the Background Information
• Lesson 3 – The Economic Development Plan
• Lesson 4 – Citizen Engagement and Consultation
• Lesson 5 – The Marketing Plan
• Lesson 6 – Project Planning

Module 4: Economic Development Strategies 

• Lesson 1 – Investment Attraction
• Lesson 2 – Business Retention and Expansion
• Lesson 3 – Entrepreneurship and Industry
• Lesson 4 – Rural, Regional and Workforce Development
• Lesson 5 – Economic Reconciliation

Note: Classroom based training is delivered on request for sponsoring communities or organizations.