Advocacy

Advocacy is the act of publicly supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy. Coursera's advocacy catalogue equips you with the skills to effectively champion for causes you believe in, by influencing public opinion and policy decisions. You'll learn the principles of communication, negotiation, lobbying, and public speaking. You'll also gain knowledge on how to build strategic relationships, manage campaigns, use social media for advocacy, and understand legal and ethical issues related to advocacy. These skills are indispensable for those in roles like social workers, public relations officers, lawyers, and individuals involved in activism or lobbying.
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Results for "advocacy"

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    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social Justice, World History, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Human Services, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Determinants Of Health, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Policy Development, Governance, Environmental Science

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Train The Trainer, Behavioral Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education

  • University of Western Australia

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Disabilities, Sociology, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Media and Communications, Research

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  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies, Advocacy, Empowerment

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Governance, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Compliance Management, Interpersonal Communications, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, School Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Teaching, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Childhood Education and Development, Advocacy, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Empathy, Growth Mindedness

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

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