Make Change Happen
Posted 2 years ago by The Open University
Learn what drives positive social change in your role as a changemaker
If we want to make lasting social and political change we must understand power dynamics, systems and influencing strategies that can shift the status quo. This free to access course will help you understand the context of the issues you’re passionate about and your existing sources of power and influence.
You’ll be guided by examples of successful international movements and community action, and connect with changemakers worldwide. Ultimately, you’ll finish this course with the skills you need to spot and act upon opportunities, and contribute to the change you want to see in your community and the world.
This course is aimed at activists and change agents with a personal or professional interest in how change happens, and who want to be more effective at delivering change for good.
This course is aimed at activists and change agents with a personal or professional interest in how change happens, and who want to be more effective at delivering change for good.
- Explain key ideas about systems, power and how change happens
- Identify key openings and opportunities to bring about change
- Apply and understand a broad range of ways to bring about change
- Contribute, connect and collaborate with other change makers around the globe
- Develop and increase confidence to organise and lead others to take action for social justice
- Engage in a personal change action