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CommunityEdge Training Modules

Our training program covers a wide range of topics essential to economic development. Each module includes expert-led instruction, practical case studies, and actionable insights.

Intro Video

Presents an overall view of the CommunityEdge, Manitoba’s leading community economic development certification program.

Module 1: Introduction to Community Economic Development (CED)

Features an overview of what CED is as well as steps to assess community readiness and set up a CED.

Module 2: Community Economics and Pre-Planning Analysis

Provides an understanding of the local economy and how it works / Analyzing the Data

Module 3: Community Economic Development Strategies

A review of CED strategies which includes business development, sustainable development, community revitalization, population development, workforce development and more.

Module 4: Finance and Governance

Municipal Government Responsibilities and Powers, Municipal Budgeting and Land Use Planning

Module 5: Strategic Planning

Highlights the importance of strategic planning for economic development, the steps to strategic planning, and maximizing success for your community.

Module 6: Communications

Communication plans and incorporating best communications practices, media relations and using social media.

Module 7: Marketing the Community (including Investment Attraction Marketing)

How to market your community and develop a community brand, understanding the 6 P’s of experience marketing and choosing the right marketing tools for your community.

Module 8: Operations and Project Management

Project Management and Performance Measurement — determining project priorities, identifying potential partners and evaluating progress.
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Our certification program is in ten regional centres across the province. Sessions will be offered with two modules/day in each region. Select a regional event near you and register for CommunityEdge Training as an individual or a group!
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