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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy

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    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Influencing, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Team Management, Advocacy, Innovation, Workplace inclusivity, Stakeholder Management

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Trauma Care, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Advocacy, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Justice, Governance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Human Development, World History, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Primary Care, Health Care, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Governance, Training Programs, Case Studies, Education and Training

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Learning, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Advocacy, Vocabulary, Culture, Trend Analysis, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Lobbying, Labor Law, Accountability, Tax Laws, Advocacy, Organizational Structure

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Sociology, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Safety and Security, Public Policies

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    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Content Creation, Media and Communications

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    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Empowerment

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    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Verbal Communication Skills, Advocacy, Innovation, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Fundraising

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    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Midwifery, Child Health, Postpartum Care, Prenatal Care, Health Disparities, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Primary Care, Dignity in Care, Social and Human Services, Patient-centered Care, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Education and Training

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