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Course Description

This micro-credential was developed in collaboration and offered in partnership with the Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University and PAA Advisory | Conseils, a national public affairs and strategic communications firm. This micro-credential is designed for arts managers to gain the knowledge and skills required to build comprehensive government relations strategies to advocate for their organizations and the creative sector.

Running effective arts organizations and supporting Canada’s thriving arts ecosystem relies on government interaction. Whether through applying for public funding, changing restrictive barriers, or proposing new solutions for cultural policy. After completing this micro-credential, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding on how government policies are organized, decided, who’s-who in government, and how to get things done. Participants will develop a strategy with tangible actions to implement government relations with confidence, becoming a trusted ally with the government and ultimately supporting the long-term sustainability of their organization and sector.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Engage with the full system of Canadian cultural policy, procedure, and political dynamics that affect your work,
  • Understand the difference and alignment between advocacy for your specific organization vs. advocacy for the broader sector,
  • Understand the advocacy (lobbying) rules and best practices for non-profits and charities,
  • Develop a strategic government relations project plan and implement it without burning out,
  • Create effective, genuine advocacy messaging that will resonate with government,
  • Build a contact list and access and grow your government network.

Qualifications:

  • Instructors assess the student’s work and issue a pass or fail grade (student must receive a passing grade to qualify for the micro-credential)

 

Earning Your Micro-credential Badge

As part of the modules in each micro-credential, you will complete assignments and exercises outlined in each micro-credential. These build towards the required evidence for each micro-credential that is submitted at the end of the micro-credential modules.

Successfully demonstrated application the key outcomes as part of the required evidencing will be recognized with a digital badge for the specific micro-credential. A link to the badge will be sent via email that can be added to resumes and posted on social media platforms.

What is a micro-credential?

Micro-credential is a new model that uses short, focused credentials to verify mastery of a skill or competency, and is designed to target high-demand skills, leading to faster hiring.

The process offers a digital credential, which is the official certification of the acquisition of an individual’s skills or capabilities. It is awarded in a digital form, which is verified, secure and shareable with peers, employers and educational providers.

Why micro-credentials now?

Micro-credentials can be used to recognize both vertical and transversal skills. Coupled with the in-depth learning obtained in a field of study, micro-credentials can be used to present a more holistic view of an individual’s abilities and achievements.

In today’s fast-changing workforce and emerging gig economy, a nimble recognition system is essential for both professionals and employers, who are increasingly moving towards skill or competency-based hiring.

To learn more about micro-credentials, please visit the eCampusOntario website.

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Section Title
Developing Effective Government Relations and Advocacy Strategies for Canadian Arts Organizations Micro-credential
Type
Online
Dates
May 06, 2024 to Jun 28, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $900.00
Additional Fee(s)
Adobe CC $216.00 Optional
Instructors
Required Software/Supplies
Regular access to a computer with a high speed broadband internet connection is required.
Section Notes

Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous format through a series of tutorials and related assignments which students may complete at their own pace on our Learning Management System, Canvas. The instructor is available throughout the course time period for questions and discussions. Learn more about what to expect in a Continuing Studies online course at OCAD U.

Important: Online courses have firm start and end dates. Each assignment has its own deadline. Extensions are not granted.

As a Continuing Studies student, you will receive an OCAD U user account, which will grant you access to Canvas, and our on-campus WiFi network. Your Canvas account will be enabled one week prior to the start date of your course. Please log in at https://canvascloud.ocadu.ca. If you do not know your OCAD U User ID, please check your registration confirmation email. You can reset your password here: https://login.ocadu.ca/forgot. If you need further help, please contact us at continuingstudies@ocadu.ca

After enrolling in a course, please allow up to 5 hours for your student data to migrate to Canvas.

Please note that courses may fill up early or be cancelled due to low enrollment. Students are encouraged to register early, at least ten (10) days prior to the start date of the course.