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November 5, 2024
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Learners will master techniques to collect data that can be used to inform your work and stakeholder interaction.
Learners will know how to develop a practical, place-based strategy for stakeholder engagement.
Learners will apply systems thinking for project management.
Learners will be able to explain how to build rapport and trust with stakeholders and how to work as a consultant in a team environment.
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The ability to engage stakeholders is an increasingly important competency that requires tact, strategy, collaboration, and high quality communication skills. Solving complex problems effectively, appropriately, and in a timely manner requires a major shift in mindset, moving away from siloed, discipline-specific methods.The three courses in this specialization are designed to provide a foundation for approaching complex problems, engaging with stakeholders, and providing tools to collect and analyze data to solve community transformation challenges holistically.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will have the opportunity to write a proposal using principles of systems thinking, articulate and illustrate the system and its components related to a particular project focus, apply systems thinking and project management concepts, and enlist stakeholders to identify and evaluate the needs of a community.
Build the core knowledge needed to build a systems mindset.
Develop the ability to operationalize systems thinking.
Learn how to understand communities and develop place based interest.
Learn to use a variety of tools used to engage stakeholders, collect data, and more deeply understand communities.
Learn how to enter a community, map systems and conduct rapid assessments to provide a snapshot of the community or organization.
Learn how to maintain ethical conduct throughout a community transformation initiative.
Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of leading change in communities and organizations.
Apply project management techniques to help stakeholders define their own needs and assets to foster efficient stakeholder engagement.
Apply methods for understanding community and organization needs using a systems-based approach to problem solving.
CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.
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The Specialization takes approximately 9 to 12 weeks to complete.
No specific background knowledge or expertise is necessary beyond an interest in stakeholder engagement.
While the courses are set up to be stand alone, it is advised to take the classes in the following order:
Developing a Systems Mindset
Strategies for Effective Engagement
Transforming Communities
University credit is not currently offered for this Specialization.
More effectively activate relationships with stakeholders, work more collaboratively in groups, consider and value multiple perspectives, and develop rapport and buy in
Employ a systems mindset to project management
Apply techniques to understand local needs, identify and leverage assets, and collect data that can be used to develop community transformation strategies
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.