Advanced Certificate in Union Leadership Communication Skills: Strategic Insights

• Advanced Communication Strategies: This unit will cover advanced communication techniques, including active listening, persuasive communication, and conflict resolution. Students will learn how to effectively communicate with members, management, and the media.
• Union Leadership Best Practices: This unit will explore the best practices for leading a union, including building a strong team, developing effective policies, and managing conflicts. Students will learn how to inspire and motivate members to take action and achieve common goals.
• Political Advocacy and Lobbying: This unit will cover the fundamentals of political advocacy and lobbying, including how to build relationships with elected officials, develop effective policy proposals, and advocate for union priorities. Students will learn how to engage members in political action and influence the political process.
• Negotiations and Collective Bargaining: This unit will teach students the skills and strategies needed to negotiate successful contracts and agreements. Students will learn how to prepare for negotiations, conduct research, and develop proposals that meet the needs of union members.
• Strategic Planning and Implementation: This unit will cover the principles of strategic planning and implementation, including how to set goals, develop action plans, and measure progress. Students will learn how to align union activities with strategic objectives and evaluate the impact of union initiatives.
• Labor Relations and Conflict Resolution: This unit will explore the legal and ethical considerations of labor relations and conflict resolution. Students will learn how to manage disputes, negotiate grievances, and navigate the arbitration process.
• Communicating with Diverse Audiences: This unit will cover the challenges and opportunities of communicating with diverse audiences, including how to address cultural differences, language barriers, and differing communication styles. Students will learn how to build inclusive and equitable communication strategies that engage and empower all members.
• Crisis Communication and Management: This unit will teach students how to prepare for and manage crises, including how to develop crisis communication plans, communicate with the media, and address the needs of members during times of uncertainty.
• Evaluating Communication Effectiveness: This unit will cover the principles of evaluating communication effectiveness, including how to measure the impact of communication strategies, track progress, and make data-driven