Certificate in School and Community Relations
The program focuses on corporate social responsibility, educational laws, and community relations, equipping participants to foster positive connections and support community engagement.
Overview
The Certificate in School and Community Relations is a 12week program designed to enhance participants’ skills in building and managing relationships between schools and their communities. The program focuses on corporate social responsibility, educational laws, and community relations, equipping participants to foster positive connections and support community engagement.
The program begins with an exploration of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its application in educational settings. Participants will learn about CSR principles, strategies for implementing CSR initiatives, and the impact of CSR on school community relations. Educational laws and regulations are another key area, with participants learning about legal requirements and policies that affect school operations and community interactions. The course covers topics such as school governance, compliance, and legal issues in education.
Community relations are a major focus, with participants studying strategies for engaging with community stakeholders, building partnerships, and managing public relations. The course covers techniques for effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and managing community outreach programs.
The work placement component provides participants with practical experience in school community relations, allowing them to apply their skills in a real school environment and gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of community engagement.
What you’ll learn
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Implement corporate social responsibility initiatives in educational settings.
- Understand and apply educational laws and regulations.
- Develop and manage effective community relations strategies.
- Gain practical experience in school community relations through work placement.
Course Descriptions
SCR101A Corporate Social Responsibility in Education (3 credits)
This course covers CSR principles and strategies for implementing CSR initiatives in educational institutions.
- Learning Outcome: Develop and implement CSR initiatives to enhance school community relations.
SCR101B Educational Laws and Regulations (3 credits)
Participants will learn about legal requirements and policies affecting school operations and community interactions.
- Learning Outcome:Understand and apply educational laws and regulations in school community relations.
SCR101C Community Relations and Public Engagement (3 credits)
This course focuses on strategies for engaging with community stakeholders, building partnerships, and managing public relations.
- Learning Outcome: Develop and manage effective community relations and outreach programs.
SCR101D Stakeholder Communication and Engagement (2 credits)
Participants will explore techniques for effective communication and engagement with community stakeholders.
- Learning Outcome:Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage community engagement efforts.
SCR101E Work Placement in School and Community Relations (4 credits)
The work placement provides practical experience in managing school community relations, allowing participants to apply their skills and gain industry insights.
- Learning Outcome: Gain hands-on experience in school community relations by working on real-world projects.