Develop a Stronger Community

NEW EDITION. The course presents the immense digital technology advances and disruptions of the past 40 years - and the emergence of an Everywhere Economy that can create inclusive prosperity through a Community Accelerator Strategy developed from research into +200 communities worldwide. Created in partnership with EDAC and EDA. FREE to ICF members with member code.

Digital inclusion is more than a social concern. It is a barrier to full participation in your economy, whether for an individual or a small business. Learn what has worked for hundreds of communities in this course sharing best practices from Australia, Europe and the US. Free to ICF members with member code. EDAC earn 5 points toward Ec.D. certification for completing the program.

NEW EDITION. Community engagement can be an effective economic development tool. The course explains how to use digital technology to scale up engagement with citizens, expand community visioning programs, and help communities face change that can trigger anxiety and opposition. Includes real-world examples. Free for ICF Members. EDAC members receive 5 points toward Ec.D. certification by completing the program.

Sustainability is about more than EV charging stations and LEED certification. It is a path to better quality of life, greater resilience – and the biggest economic opportunity of the century. Learn how to get your share in this course sharing best practices from Australia, Canada and the US. Free to ICF members with member code. EDAC members earn 5 points toward Ec.D. certification for completing the program.