Tools for Social Change and Impact in the World of Work

Strategic Planning for Social Change

Effective social changemakers need strategic planning tools to chart their course, envision success, and navigate roadblocks. This certificate program explores promoting social justice in the workplace, using case studies to identify policy problems, develop a theory of change, and achieve desired outcomes with tools like the Strategic Choice Framework, SWOT analysis, coalition building and SMART goals.

Complex Problem Solving

Leaders face daily challenges with incomplete information. This course examines the climate jobs movement to solve organizational issues and understand legal systems, helping navigate conflicting goals and confusion in applying laws for effective change.

Data Savvy

Learn to identify quality data, find reliable sources and detect misinterpretations. This course guides you in using data for internal evaluation and reporting, and creating impactful data visualizations to drive social change.

Advocacy Campaigns

Complete the program by learning to build advocacy campaigns. Focus on effective communication using data and case studies, and map key players in your area of influence to engage stakeholders effectively.

Capstone Project

Participants will apply key concepts and skills in their workplaces through a capstone project, working independently with an instructor as an adviser. The objective is to apply one or two tools to an issue of importance to their organization.