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Overview
What you will study
The ability to persuade and influence is an essential skill for policymakers and public managers. Whether it’s presenting advice to a senior decision-maker, influencing a group in a meeting or convincing colleagues to support an initiative, the ability to persuade is pivotal to effective public leadership.
This Persuasion for Policymakers course offered by University of Melbourne will arm you with the skills you need to persuade and communicate effectively. You will be introduced to the latest thinking in the fields of social psychology, communication, and the art of rhetoric.
Learning outcome
By the end of this micro-credential, you'll be confident in:
- Crafting persuasive communication, such as policy briefs, submissions and presentations
- Using storytelling to make ideas and proposals more memorable
- Influencing and achieving buy-in on policy and projects from decision-makers and stakeholders.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Explore the basics of persuasion and examine critical skills needed for effective communication
- Gain tools to better understand the art of rhetoric
- Examine how power, influence, and authority shape decision making in government
- Understand the importance of narrative and storytelling to governance
- Analyse and present a real-world example of persuasion in public policy
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- Upcoming dates for this course are yet to be announced.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Public PolicyWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS: 00116K
This micro-credential is ideal for professionals in the public, not-for-profit and NGO sectors, or those in the private sector who work with governments, and are seeking to develop capability in this core management skillset.
- There are no formal eligibility requirements to enrol in this course, but it is recommended you have either an undergraduate degree or at least three years of professional experience in a relevant field (such as policy design/development, program implementation, management, evaluation, or corporate services).
Work experience
- three years of professional experience in a relevant field (such as policy design/development, program implementation, management, evaluation, or corporate services)
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1990 AUD / full≈ 1990 AUD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1990 AUD / full≈ 1990 AUD / full
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