CommunityEdge Training

Enhance Your Skills with CommunityEdge

EDAM’s CommunityEdge Training Program is designed for economic development professionals seeking to advance their expertise and become a certified EDO. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned expert, our training modules provide practical insights and best practices.

What We Offer

Expert-Led Modules

Learn from industry professionals through in-person training sessions and online modules.

Flexible Learning

Complete the modules at your own pace.

Certification Opportunities

Earn recognition for completing courses and advancing your skills.

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Who Should Enroll?

Municipal economic developers

Community planners

Business development officers

Entrepreneurs and policymakers

Ready to Get Certified?

Take eight core Community Edge modules & provide five CED project examples using the template provided by Community Edge. Practitioner must have actively participated in each of the CED projects. Looking to challenge the certification? Challengers must have a minimum of ten years experience in CED, provide ten CED project examples as per the EDAM template, showing the use of at least five CED skills.

Bring CommunityEdge to Your Community

Community Edge Manitoba's Ced Certification Program

CommunityEdge training can be delivered on-site to councils or community groups looking for introductory modules. Certification requires completion of all 8 modules which will be offered in conjunction with EDAM annual events and forums. This flexible program includes 8 in-person training sessions (3 hours each) and is endorsed by AMM, CF MB, and the Manitoba Government.