Trainings and Micro-Credentials

Expand your knowledge and enhance your impact in the Richmond community through our specialized trainings. Whether you're a student, faculty member, staff, partner, or community member, our training opportunities equip you with the best practices for service, volunteering, partnership development, community-based research, and more.

By participating, you’ll gain valuable insights into ethical engagement, collaboration, and responsible community impact—earning micro-credentials that recognize your commitment to meaningful service and partnership.

Explore our available trainings and take the next step in building stronger, more informed connections with Richmond’s communities.

 

Trainings Available:

Community-Engaged Research Training Series

These professional development sessions equip faculty and staff with skills in community engagement, focusing on building stronger, more inclusive relationships between institutions and the communities they serve.

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CE Research Training Flyer with Details

Community Engagement Onboarding Curriculum

The goal of this onboarding program is to equip students with the essential training and knowledge in community engagement best practices. 

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Applied Community Engagement Badge

The Applied Community Engagement Badge recognizes individuals who actively participate in key learning opportunities that deepen their understanding of community engagement. Offered by the Division of Community Engagement (DCE), this badge is available to VCU colleagues, students, community members, and partners.

How to earn the badge

For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu.

Applied Community Engagement Badge

Advanced Certificate in Youth Development

The VCU Advanced Certificate in Youth Development Management offers essential training in workforce and positive youth development. Designed for professionals across various sectors, including early childhood education, outside-school-time (OST) youth and young adult programs and services, school and community group settings and healthcare facilities/offices. This certificate equips participants with the skills needed to excel in roles such as caregivers, mentors, teachers, healthcare providers, youth program leaders, and managers.

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Advanced Certificate in Youth Development offers essential training in workforce and positive youth development