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Updated in [August 31st, 2023]

Skills and Knowledge:
1. Understanding of the key concepts and theories of local economic development.
2. Knowledge of the main factors affecting local economic development, such as globalization, decentralization, and competitiveness.
3. Ability to analyze the organization of local economies into clusters, value chains and learning regions.
4. Understanding of the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in local economic development.
5. Ability to identify and analyze local economic development strategies.
6. Ability to develop a Capstone Project to promote local economic development.
7. Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of local economic development.
8. Ability to engage in meaningful dialogue with stakeholders in local economic development.

Professional Growth:
This course contributes to professional growth by providing participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and promote local economic development. Participants will gain an understanding of the key factors that drive local economic development, such as globalization, decentralization, and competitiveness. They will also learn about the organization of local economies into clusters, value chains, and learning regions. Additionally, participants will be able to develop their own ideas on how to promote local economic development in their own communities. Finally, participants will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to their own Capstone Project, which will serve as a demonstration of their understanding of local economic development.

Further Education:
This course on Local Economic Development (LED) is suitable for preparing for further education. It covers various aspects of economic development, including globalization, decentralization, competitiveness, entrepreneurship, innovation, value chains, and clusters. The course is offered by academics with significant research experience in local economic development and instructors who have worked on capacity building projects in different regions. The course encourages participants to apply their learning to their own localities and come up with their own ideas for promoting local economic development. Additionally, participants can earn a certificate by completing weekly assignments and participating in discussion forums.