Advanced Skill Certificate in Advocacy for Advocacy Evaluation
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to have Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in advocacy evaluation and the instructor of the new course "Advanced Skill Certificate in Advocacy for Advocacy Evaluation". Dr. Smith, can you tell us more about this course? GUEST: Absolutely! This course is designed to help experienced advocates, program managers, and researchers enhance their ability to measure advocacy effectiveness and demonstrate social impact. HOST: That sounds fascinating. Can you share some current industry trends related to advocacy evaluation? GUEST: Sure. There's a growing demand for data-driven decision making in the advocacy sector. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of evaluating their advocacy work to improve their strategies and demonstrate their value to stakeholders. HOST: What are some of the challenges faced in the field of advocacy evaluation? GUEST: One of the main challenges is the complexity of advocacy work. It's often difficult to isolate the impact of a specific advocacy effort due to the multitude of factors at play. Another challenge is the need to balance rigorous evaluation with the reality of resource constraints. HOST: How does your course address these challenges? GUEST: We focus on practical skills and best practices for rigorous evaluation. The course equips learners with advanced data analysis and program evaluation techniques specific to advocacy work, enabling them to design robust evaluations and effectively communicate their findings. HOST: That's great to hear. Finally, how do you see the future of advocacy evaluation? GUEST: I believe we'll see even more emphasis on data-driven decision making and accountability in the advocacy sector. There will also be a growing need for skilled evaluators who can navigate the complexities of advocacy work and provide actionable insights. HOST: Thank you, Dr. Smith, for sharing your insights with us today. If you're interested in strengthening your advocacy with evidence-based strategies, be sure to check out the "Advanced Skill Certificate in Advocacy for Advocacy Evaluation". Thanks for listening!
