Postgraduate microcredential in Partnership and Collaboration

Program Overview

This 8-week online course from INLOGOV explores collaborative dynamics within the public sector. Participants will develop practical skills to facilitate a joined-up approach to stakeholder engagement, leading to outcome-driven partnerships that create public value. The course equips participants for senior government and policy roles, as well as positions in local councils, education, social services, and Parliament. Upon completion, participants can use their 10 academic credits towards an advanced entry into the University of Birmingham's online Master of Public Administration qualification.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This 8-week short course, delivered by the Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV), explores the dynamics of collaboration within the public sector. It focuses on providing practical skills to construct a joined-up approach for working with various stakeholder groups.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the key drivers of collaborative and partnership working
• Analyze the benefits of collaborative and partnership strategies
• Identify attitudes, behaviors, and organizational cultures that expedite and hinder collaborative and partnership strategy
• Demonstrate the ability to construct an outcome-driven, public value-producing, joined-up approach to collaborative and partnership strategy
• Appraise models for mapping and measuring the impacts of collaborative and partnership strategies on different stakeholder groups and the implications of engaging these groups in partnership working.

Careers:

This course equips participants with practical experience to further their careers, whether it's a move into a senior government or agency position or the development of an existing role in public service. It enables participants to master the core skills necessary to effect societal change and lead transformational development. After completing the course, participants will be well-positioned for a range of roles, including:

• Local council positions
• Educational institute positions
• Senior policy officer roles
• Social services manager roles
• Member of Parliament roles

Other:

• The course is delivered online.
• The course is worth 10 academic credits and can be used for advanced entry to the University of Birmingham's full Online Masters of Public Administration (MPA) qualification.
• Learners will be fully registered University of Birmingham students and will be entitled to normal University services (including library and IT resources).

The cost to study this online course is £1,250 . This must be paid in full by card before enrolling.