Institute programs help participants become aware of and better informed about current and future issues, needs, services and resources. Organizations and individuals who find the Institute of interest include chambers of commerce, private and public sector community and economic development organizations, utility companies, planners, banks, extension services, municipal and county officials, and grassroots community leadership and development groups. The Community Development Institute's faculty is comprised of corporate, academic and governmental development professionals throughout the United States. A great magnitude of information is delivered with precision and variety. Course design includes a combination of lecture-conference, small group discussions, simulations, and individual work.
Instruction is student-centered, and learners are actively responsible.