About this course

Proficiency Area: Learning.

Population Needs is an organization's ability to assess the needs of a target population in relation to its programs, services, or strategies.

In the first lesson toward your bronze Merit badge, you'll explore:

  • Deficiency and growth needs in the population you serve.

  • The difference between programs and services.

  • How understanding your population's needs help manage your resources and accurately represent your clients.

  • Co-production of data: engaging your beneficiaries in need identification.

Course curriculum

    1. What you can expect in this lesson

    2. Before we begin...

    3. Start Your Workbook

    1. What does it mean to understand our population’s needs?

    2. Why does understanding our population’s needs matter?

    3. Check your learning

    1. Check Out Workbook

About this course

  • Free
  • 7 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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