We are pleased to announce that the All-Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training has recognised our OCNI Level 3 Award in Community Development and Community Capacity Building.

AIEB recognition is evidence of our programme's alignment with the All-Ireland Standards for Community Work. It underscores our commitment to community work and our ability to impart a deep understanding of its values to our successful graduates.

We feel this recognition will give learners added confidence in their certification and ensure their learning outcomes have a clear community development focus. This course is a valuable stepping stone for those who wish to pursue further studies and also provides employers and potential sponsors with a clear indication of the standards and expectations of learners who graduate from the programme.

Senior Training Officer Aidan Kearney proposed the course for recognition as we have increasingly begun providing our services in the Republic of Ireland.

“This partnership is an exciting one for Supporting Communities as we increase our reach across the island,” said Aidan. “Our core values are to support and empower communities, so the AIEB’s recognition validates our quality community development work and ensures standards and quality in practice.

In a confirmation letter to Supporting Communities, the AIEB wrote, “The [review panel] were impressed by the application overall and the flexibility of delivery within the programme. We wish you continued success with programme promotion, recruitment, and delivery in the future.”

Learn more about our courses in community development here: https://supportingcommunities.org/community-development-courses