ACSWP Applied Community Support Work Practice

Online course · Created by Duncan Kiige

Applied Community Support Work Practice

Practical training for people who support individuals, families and communities. You build real-world skills you can use in daily support work, whether you already do the job or are just starting out.

  • Learn through real scenarios, case studies and applied tools
  • Lifetime access, so you can study at your own pace
  • Certificate of completion when you finish
  • No previous experience or qualifications needed
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Enrol now for $149

You’ll complete enrolment and payment on Global Learn Space.

ACSWP course materials: a workbook cover and a tablet showing the lesson “Communication in practice”

What learners say

4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews on Global Learn Space

“This course provided practical knowledge that I was able to apply immediately in my community support role. The lessons on communication, professionalism, and client-centered care were particularly valuable.”
Sarah Mitchell · 15 June 2026
“The course exceeded my expectations. It combined theory with practical guidance, making it an excellent resource for both new and experienced support workers seeking professional development.”
Olivia Bannet · 15 June 2026
“The course offered a clear understanding of the responsibilities involved in community support work. I appreciated the real-world approach and the emphasis on ethical and respectful practice.”
David Thompson · 15 June 2026
“This course gave me a strong foundation in community support practices and improved my understanding of client advocacy, communication, and professional accountability.”
Jessica Roberts · 15 June 2026
“A well-structured course that helped strengthen my confidence when supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. The content was engaging, practical, and easy to follow.”
Emily Carter · 15 June 2026
“I found the course informative and relevant to modern community support work. The practical examples helped me better understand how to assist individuals in achieving greater independence.”
Daniel Walker · 15 June 2026

Five practice areas, built around questions from the job

Each area works through scenarios and case studies, so you practise the answer, not just read it.

  1. 1 How do I understand my responsibilities and work within my role? Foundations of Community Support Work
  2. 2 How do I check understanding and respond respectfully? Communication and Human Support Skills
  3. 3 How can I notice assumptions and sustain reflective practice? Diversity, Inclusion and Professional Wellbeing
  4. 4 When do I seek help, and how do I create a useful record? Crisis Response and Professional Documentation
  5. 5 How do I support a next step and reflect on my own development? Community Resource Navigation and Career Development
Portrait of Duncan Kiige

Who created this course

Duncan Kiige, CCS

Duncan Kiige created Applied Community Support Work Practice. His background spans human services, social work and behavioural medicine, and he is certified as a Career Strategist through Career Professionals of Canada.

He is the author of The Legendary Social Worker, and has worked with teams in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Africa as an author, mentor and business consultant.

How it works

  1. 1. Enrol

    Click “Enrol now for $149” and complete payment on Global Learn Space.

  2. 2. Study

    Work through the five practice areas online, at your own pace.

  3. 3. Get certified

    Receive your certificate when you finish. Renew every three years to keep your practice current.

Start the course today

Applied Community Support Work Practice · online, at your own pace.

Was $500 now $149

Enrol now for $149

You’ll complete enrolment and payment on Global Learn Space.

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