Help your community thrive through engagement
Engaged and active citizens are essential for fostering healthy and resilient communities. Connected citizens have a sense of belonging, trust, and efficacy that allows them to engage with local agencies, businesses, organizations, various levels of government, and other individuals from diverse publics, across power differentials and different levels of privilege.
Dialogue is a process with a proven track record of facilitating this engagement. It has the power to make all voices heard and turn diversity into a source of strength, creativity, and connection.
Learn to facilitate dialogue that effects change
In SFU’s Certificate in Dialogue and Civic Engagement, you’ll learn concepts, emerging models, and best practices that will enhance your ability to facilitate dialogues that foster effective decision-making processes.
Combine theory and practice in your own community engagement project
In a series of four courses, you’ll learn a range of possible models for improving policy, programs, and services. You’ll discover how and when to use these models to create real and lasting change. Four experiential skill-building workshops will teach you more about how to use engagement strategies.
In the practicum component of the program, you’ll apply what you’ve learned by designing and implementing your own engagement project in the community organization or workplace environment of your choice. You’ll receive coaching, support, and feedback that will help your civic engagement plan succeed.
Is the Certificate in Dialogue and Civic Engagement for you?
If you are currently involved or would like to deepen your involvement in community, dialogue, or civic engagement activities, this certificate program will give you the skills and experience you need.