The ComEnt project introduces a transformative opportunity for social entrepreneurs: the “Community Enterprise Development: Theory and Skills” online course. Hosted on the project website and offered for free, this program aims to empower professionals to address socio-economic and environmental challenges through effective community enterprise models, particularly focusing on Ireland and Europe.

Course Highlights:

• Understand the difference between community and social enterprises, explore community-led development, and learn about multi-actor activism.
• Gain insights into community enterprise models, leadership, governance, and innovation.
• Develop skills in community engagement, project management, and effective communication.

The Key Topics Covered in the Online Course Include:

• Community Enterprise vs. Social Enterprise
• Neo-endogenous / endogenous development
• Community-led local development (CLLD) approach
• Quadruple helix
• Community enterprise models and ecosystems
• Community enterprise impact measurement tools
• Community enterprise leadership and governance structures
• The role of innovation Best practices (via case studies)
• Community animation and facilitation
• Participation models Facilitation skills and mediation
• Community audits / planning
• Effective communication strategies
• Project and financial management

Accreditation is Available:

The online course is accredited by the Technical University of the Shannon and offers flexibility and accessibility worldwide. Participants can earn 10 ECTS credits upon completion, with a prerequisite of NQF level 08.

You can watch course materials on your own pace, without any certification or you can take the accredited course by Technical University of the Shannon.

If you need accreditation please contact Dr Shane O’Sullivan, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Applied Social Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest [email protected]

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ComEnt – Fostering Innovation in Community Led Enterprise Development is financed by the European Union, under the ERASMUS+ program. The consortium of partners include: Limerick Institute of Technology, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (Ireland), Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (Germany), Archivio della Memoria (Italy), Burgas Free University (Bulgary), ADV Romania (Romania), Communities Creating Jobs (Ireland), Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (Austria).