Effective Advocacy Comms

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Policy expertise means little without the ability to communicate it effectively to diverse audiences—from legislators to the public. This course bridges the persistent gap between technical policy knowledge and persuasive advocacy by teaching you to translate complex issues into clear, compelling arguments that drive real-world change. Through hands-on projects, you'll master both the strategic and practical skills needed to influence decision-makers. You'll emerge able to explain policy changes succinctly to lay audiences, identify key decision-makers and build stakeholder coalitions, craft targeted messaging that moves policy forward, and strategically deploy advocacy tactics while understanding the distinctions between advocacy and lobbying.