Advanced Certificate in Advocacy Leadership for Social Workers
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in Advocacy Leadership for Social Workers is a comprehensive course designed to empower social work professionals with the skills necessary to drive change and improve social conditions. This certificate program emphasizes the importance of advocacy and leadership in social work, addressing critical issues such as social justice, policy practice, and organizational management.
7,996+
Students enrolled
GBP £ 140
GBP £ 202
Save 44% with our special offer
About this course
100% online
Learn from anywhere
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
2 months to complete
at 2-3 hours a week
Start anytime
No waiting period
Course details
• Advanced Advocacy Strategies: Exploring innovative and effective approaches to social work advocacy, including grassroots organizing, policy analysis, and coalition building.
• Leadership for Social Change: Developing leadership skills essential for driving social change, such as vision casting, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Policy Advocacy and Systems Change: An in-depth examination of policy advocacy and systemic change, including strategies for influencing policy at the local, state, and national levels.
• Community Organizing and Mobilization: Learning how to engage and mobilize communities around social issues, including best practices for building relationships, identifying leaders, and creating sustainable change.
• Cultural Competence and Social Justice: Understanding the role of cultural competence in advocacy leadership, including how to address issues of power, privilege, and oppression in social work practice.
• Media and Communications Strategies: Developing skills in media relations, public speaking, and social media to effectively communicate social work issues and advocate for change.
• Lobbying and Government Relations: Learning the ins and outs of lobbying and government relations, including ethical considerations, effective communication strategies, and building relationships with policymakers.
• Research and Evaluation for Advocacy: Understanding the role of research and evaluation in advocacy, including how to design and conduct research, analyze data, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ethics and Advocacy Leadership: Examining the ethical considerations of advocacy leadership in social work, including the balance between advocacy and social work values, and ethical decision-making in complex situations.
Career path
Entry requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
Course status
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
Why people choose us for their career
Loading reviews...
Frequently Asked Questions
Skills you'll gain
Course fee
- 3-4 hours per week
- Early certificate delivery
- Open enrollment - start anytime
- 2-3 hours per week
- Regular certificate delivery
- Open enrollment - start anytime
- Full course access
- Digital certificate
- Course materials
Get course information
Earn a career certificate

