Governance & Public Policy
Public Advocacy & Policy Engagement
Influence policy and mobilize communities for social change.
Curriculum
Your six-week path
Each week meets once and builds on the previous session, ending in a hands-on capstone.
- 1Week 1
Foundations of Advocacy
Understand advocacy and policy influence.
- What is advocacy
- Advocacy vs. lobbying vs. activism
- The policy environment
- Power and stakeholders
- 2Week 2
Issue & Stakeholder Analysis
Define the problem and the players.
- Problem framing
- Stakeholder and power mapping
- Policy analysis
- Setting advocacy goals
- 3Week 3
Advocacy Strategy
Design a plan for change.
- Theory of change for advocacy
- Tactics and channels
- Coalition and alliance building
- Messaging and framing
- 4Week 4
Campaigns & Mobilization
Move people and decision-makers.
- Campaign planning
- Community mobilization
- Media and digital advocacy
- Lobbying and engagement
- 5Week 5
Policy Engagement
Work with institutions and processes.
- Engaging policymakers
- Evidence-based advocacy
- Policy briefs and position papers
- Public participation processes
- 6Week 6
Monitoring & Capstone
Track impact and sustain change.
- Monitoring advocacy outcomes
- Sustaining momentum
- Evaluation and learning
- Capstone: advocacy strategy
Levels
Choose the level that fits you
Public Advocacy & Policy Engagement is offered at five levels. Sign up for the one that matches your current experience.
- 1
Beginner
Start from the fundamentalsFor students who are new to the subject. Covers core concepts, key terms, and the basics you need to get started with confidence.
- 2
Intermediate
Build on what you knowFor students with some prior knowledge. Goes deeper into practical skills, tools, and real-world application of the fundamentals.
- 3
Advanced
Master complex skillsFor experienced students ready for challenging material, advanced techniques, and independent problem-solving.
- 4
Professional
Industry-ready expertiseFor working professionals. Focuses on workplace scenarios, best practices, and the standards expected in the field.
- 5
Diploma
Full certification trackA comprehensive track combining all levels toward a Fisko Foundation diploma, with a final assessment and certificate of completion.
Test your knowledge
A quick 4-question check on Public Advocacy & Policy Engagement. Pick an answer for each question, then submit to see your score.
1. Advocacy aims to:
2. A stakeholder is:
3. Effective policy engagement uses:
4. A campaign's 'call to action' is:
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