# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Community Development Institute Southeast
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us June 8-11 for the CDI Southeast Community Development Institute! The mission of the Community Development Institute is to empower people with the knowledge and skills necessary to proactively improve the physical and human resources of their communities, thereby increasing the quality of life for all citizens.

CDI can effectively and positively impact economic and social development by building the capacity of individuals and communities through practical, interactive and comprehensive training designed to meet the needs of economic and community development professionals working in a fast-paced environment.

Participants are exposed to a comprehensive, applied approach to community and economic development. In addition to showcasing knowledge from successful practitioners, CDI also offers valuable networking and peer‐to‐peer learning opportunities.

Who Should Attend?

Participants include community and economic development practitioners; city, county and state officials and community volunteers; non-profit staff and board members; chamber staff; private industry; municipal districts; and academics. Attendees will expand their ability to identify community assets, set goals, encourage collaboration and respond to various economic and quality of life issues.

PCED Certification

Enhance your career by becoming a professional community and economic developer. CDI helps prepare you for this nationally recognized certification offered through the Community Development Council. Application and eligibility information are available at cdcouncil.com. Pre-registration for the exam is required 45 days in advance. PCED certification is optional and not required for CDI attendance.

CDI Across the Nation

CDI Southeast is part of a national network of training sites endorsed by the Community Development Council, a nationally recognized non-profit organization with the mission of advancing the practice and profession of community development. For more information about the CDC and CDI site locations, visit cdcouncil.com.

Questions? Contact Mary Patterson at professionaldevelopment@ua.edu or 205-348-7049.
Visit our website to learn more: https://training.ua.edu/cdis/.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tuscaloosa/community-development-institute-southeast/200030042699330
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 321

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tuscaloosa
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bryant Conference Center
- **lat**: 33.20635
- **long**: -87.53873
- **full address**: Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Community Development Institute Southeast being held?
  - **A:** Community Development Institute Southeast takes place on Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Community Development Institute Southeast?
  - **A:** Community Development Institute Southeast is organized by UA Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Community Development Institute Southeast is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tuscaloosa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 320+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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