The Community Accelerator® online training courses share the best practices in economic and community development of more than 200 cities and regions around the world. They bring new ideas and perspectives to the fundamentals of development:

• Building broadband networks and deploying digital services for residents and employers
• Engaging the community in learning partnerships that create champions for change
• Expanding opportunity through workforce development partnerships among government, educators, employers and community groups
• Sparking innovation in established businesses and startups that accelerates inclusive economic growth
• Helping the offline population benefit from the online economy and culture through creative digital inclusion programs  
• Building resilience and sustainability in ways that create economic opportunity and boost quality of life 

“Thanks for bringing this training to our attention, as it has brought immense value to our membership! This really has me thinking, and I believe there could be an incredible use case to leverage this content in what we do best here: harnessing the power of collaboration to drive impactful change!.” – Joanne Soave, CEO, Connecting Windsor-Essex, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

For economic developers, the courses offer an innovative way of working that leverages creative partnerships to accelerate progress. For community developers, they demonstrate the power of people to drive social, cultural and economic progress that unites rather than divides. For the elected, administrative and volunteer leaders of a community, the courses share inspiring examples and a strategy framework for reliably building inclusive prosperity, a more vibrant society and richer local culture.

“I am amazed at what I have learned in the first two courses I finished today. I expected to be impressed, but the information was deeper and more immediately relevant than I imagined. Magnificent job!” – Bob Ferguson, Council Member, Fairfield, IA, USA

Start accelerating your community today

Community Accelerator training is a key step in your Intelligent Community journey. Buy access to a single course for 12 months for only US$99.95, or register for the full series of seven courses at a discount.

You may also be able to use a promotional code for free or discount access:

• Free for employees of ICF Community or Organizational Members >> Request your member code
• EDAC members earn 5 points toward Ec.D. certification for completing all courses
• Group pricing is available. Contact ICF for group pricing information

“The courses are quick to read and watch through, with a good mix of international case studies that demonstrated what it takes to achieve meaningful change: a whole-of-community approach and time.” – Teresa Lever, Manager, Economic Development and Place Activation, Eurobodalla Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia