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Communication for change

A self-led course on how to bring about positive change through effective communication

2024 Available in English

Course details

Language
English
Duration
45 minutes
Cost
Free

What will you gain from the course?

  • An understanding of the role communication plays in bringing about positive social change in communities
  • Confidence to communicate effectively with your audience
  • Insight into the importance of involving your audience and helpful tips for how to do that well
  • Opportunities to put your learning into practice through a series of practical, real-life activities

Course highlights

Slide 1 of 3:

Top tips 

Practical steps for designing your communication, such as developing the most effective message and choosing the best way to deliver that message.

Slide 2 of 3:

Activities

A range of engaging, scenario-based activities to put your learning into practice.

Slide 3 of 3:

Animation

Four key questions to help you produce effective communication.

Browse course content

  1. What is the purpose of your communication and what change do you hope to see as a result?

  2. How well do you understand your audience, and how can you get to know them even better?

  3. How can you produce a clear message which overlaps with what your audience cares about?

  4. What is the best method to communicate your content?

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What have previous learners said?

I thought it was really clear, easy to follow, engaging and had useful and simple guides that are easy to remember – Why, Who, What, How? I especially liked the examples

Jennifer UK

I like how it beautifully highlighted the the significance of working with the, 'what, how, why, and who' in communication. I also like the principles emphasized to guide one in communication together with references and stories of others.

Daniel Nigeria

I like the scenario mentioned in the course.

Hau Myanmar

It was clear and concise.

Ujjwa Nepal

  • I thought it was really clear, easy to follow, engaging and had useful and simple guides that are easy to remember – Why, Who, What, How? I especially liked the examples

    Jennifer UK

  • I like how it beautifully highlighted the the significance of working with the, 'what, how, why, and who' in communication. I also like the principles emphasized to guide one in communication together with references and stories of others.

    Daniel Nigeria

  • I like the scenario mentioned in the course.

    Hau Myanmar

  • It was clear and concise.

    Ujjwa Nepal

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