Learning Outcomes

Basics of Case Management

Principles and Good Practices in Case Management

Case Management Steps

Designing Case Management and Referrals

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the principles, ethics and good practices in case management that will help you maintain professional boundaries when dealing with clients. We go through the case management steps to guide you in performing your tasks before looking at designing and effectively implementing case management services.

Case Management in Child Protection - Course Assessment

This free online training course provides effective techniques for handling child abuse to a successful resolution.

Case Management in Child Protection

Case management involves organizing and executing tasks to address a child's needs appropriately, systematically, and promptly through direct support and referrals. Social workers, caseworkers, and volunteers working with children can learn about the principles, good practices, and case management procedures. These lessons can boost their confidence, capacity, and support in providing appropriate referrals and safe and competent services.

Introduction to Verification of Death

Expected and Unexpected Death, Signs, Cause and Manner of Death

Certification, Documentation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

This module is an introduction to death verification approaches. You will discover the methods and procedures for death verification, signs and indicators of death and expected and unexpected death. Also, you will learn how to identify the cause and manner of death and about certification and documentation.

Death Verification Training - Course Assessment

This free online course will give you a thorough understanding of death verification practices and their significance.

Death Verification Training

Understanding the process of death verification is essential for various fields, including healthcare, law enforcement, public health, and administration. Different techniques can be used for death verification procedures. This course will explore the fundamental aspects of death verification, methods and procedures involved, uncovering the systematic processes and essential tools used in confirming and documenting deaths.

Introduction to News

Interviewing Skills

Stages of Interviews

3 units of interactive presentations: Introduction to News; Interview Skills; Interview Stages. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

Organizing the Feature Story

Writing News & Feature Stories

Writing Editorials

3 units of interactive presentations: Organizing the Feature Story; Writing the Story; Writing Editorials. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

Ethical Concerns

Editorial Ethics

Media Management

3 units of interactive presentations: Ethical Concerns; Editorial Ethics; Media Management. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

Digital Safety

Digital Threats

Digital Protection & Security

3 units of interactive presentations: Digital Safety; Digital Threats; Digital Protection & Security. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

New Reporting Methods

Blogs, Audio & Podcasting

Using Photos, Graphics & Video

3 units of interactive presentations: New Reporting Methods; Blogs, Audio & Podcasting; Using Photos, Graphics & Video. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

Content & Resources

Media Strategy

Production & Script Writing

3 units of interactive presentations: Content & Resources; Media Strategy; Production & Script Writing. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

Diploma in Journalism - First Assessment

This assessment will test your knowledge of the following modules from the Diploma in Journalism course: Module 1: Introduction to News & Interviews; Module 2: Feature Writing & Editorials; Module 3: Ethics and Media Management; Module 4: Digital Production & Safety; Module 5: Digital Media; Module 6: Production & Script Writing. You can repeat this assessment in order to pass it.

What is Data Journalism?

Gathering Data

Delivering Data

3 units of interactive presentations: What is Data Journalism?; Gathering Data; Delivering Data. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

The Free Press

A Free Press Framework

Responsibilities of Journalists

3 units of interactive presentations: The Free Press; Free Press Framework; Responsibilities of Journalists. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

Blogs & Citizen Journalists

Information Exchange

Investigative Journalism

3 units of interactive presentations: Blogs and Citizen Journalists; Information Exchange; Investigative Journalism. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

History of Newspapers

Challenges to Print

Styles of Journalism

3 units of interactive presentations: History of Newspapers; Challenges to Print; Styles of Journalism. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

History of Magazines

Magazine Varieties

Information Control

3 units of interactive presentations: History of Magazines; Magazine Varieties; Information Control. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

The Role of the Editor

Newsroom Staff & Functions

Politics, The Media & Corruption

3 units of interactive presentations: The Role of the Editor; Newsroom Staff & Functions; Politics, The Media & Corruption. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary units.

Diploma in Journalism - Second Assessment

This assessment will test your knowledge of the following modules from the Diploma in Journalism course: Module 8 - Data Journalism; Module 9 -
 Rights and Obligations in Journalism; Module 10 - New Media & Journalism; Module 11 - Print Journalism; Module 12 - Magazines; Module 13 - Editors & Journalism. You can repeat this assessment in order to pass it.

Diploma in Journalism - Assessment

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Diploma in Journalism

This free online journalism course will boost your career and help give you the edge over your competition. The course will guide you through the ethical responsibilities and public duties of journalists, how to use facts and opinions to write quality articles, and how to avoid conflicts of interest. It also covers some really helpful information like how to become a journalist and the daily routine of a reporter.

Topic 1 : Understanding ARS Platforms in Digital Learning

Topic 2 : Ethical Challenges in ARS Engagement

Topic 3 :  Promoting Ethical and Responsible Use

This module investigates the academic resource-sharing (ARS) sites, such as Quizlet, Course Hero and Chegg, and the best practices for using them constructively and ethically.

Course Assessment - Academic Integrity in the Digital Age: Ethical Use of ARS

This free online course teaches ways to use Academic Resource Sharing platforms efficiently and conscientiously.

Academic Integrity in the Digital Age: Ethical Use of ARS

A new kind of internet marketplace of ideas for education has emerged in the last ten years. Nowadays, postsecondary students can interact with countless classmates worldwide, studying related subjects through online platforms. This course addresses ARS (Academic Resource Sharing) platforms in digital learning, including challenges experienced, ethical problems and recommended practices for responsible utilization.

Definition and Types of Scientific Research

Methods, Criteria and Steps of Scientific Research

Research Design, Methodology, Ethics, and Misconduct

In this module, you will be introduced to the methodology of research. You will learn the definition of scientific research as well as the different types, methods, steps, criteria, and ethics of scientific research.

Research Problem Formulation

Research Design and Sample Selection

Research Proposal

In this module you will be introduced to the methodology of research. You will learn how to formulate a research problem and how to design your research. We will cover how to sample data for research, collect and process the data and how to analyze and present it. We will describe how to write your Research Proposal (necessary to obtain research funding or to gain approval from an academic supervisor) and, finally, your Research Report.

Data Collection

Data Analysis and Presentation

Research Report

In this module, you will learn how to conduct and document your research project. We will teach you how to collect, process, analyze and present your research data. Also, we will teach you the different parts of your research report and how to write an effective report that includes all the required information, including ethical considerations, and meets the standards for a scientific publication.

Essentials of Research Methodology – Course Assessment

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Essentials of Research Methodology

This research methodology course teaches you how to design, conduct and document an effective scientific research project. We explain how to formulate a research problem, design research methods, select samples and write a research proposal. The course then demonstrates how to collect, process, analyze and present data before taking you through the steps required to write a clear and compelling research report.

Introduction To The Field Of Community Psychology

The Role of Prevention

A Social Justice Orientation

A Shift in Perspective: The Ecological Model

Other Key Principles of Community Psychology

This module will introduce you to the field of community psychology, defining why it was created, when, and the key aspects of it such as prevention, social justice, and its key principles.

Historical Context

The First Decade: 1965-1975

The Second Decade: 1975-1985

The Third Decade: 1985-1995

The Fourth Decade: 1995-2005

The Fifth Decade: 2005 to The Present

This module details the history of Community Psychology from its founding at the 1965 Swapmscott conference to the modern day.

Introduction Community Psychologists Who We Are

Non-Traditional Community Psychologiests

Community Psychology Work Setting

How to Gain Employment As a Community Psychologist

This module discusses who community psychologists are and the issues they explore and investigate, detailing non-traditional approach to becoming a community psychologist, work settings, and how to gain employment as a community psychologist.

Why Study International Community Psychology

Types of International Community Psychology Work

A Method to Understand Context and Culture

A Method To Understand Historical Context

From Heroism To Justice

The Challenges of International Community Psychology

Practical Skills From International Community Psychology

This module will describe some of the similarities and differences International Community Psychology has with “domestic” Community Psychology, and give examples of some of the unique challenges and rewards of doing International Community Psychology work.

Diploma in Community Psychology - First Assessment

You need a score of 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Why Theories are Important

Ecological Theory

Sense of Community Theory

Social Climate Theory

Liberation Psychology

This module discusses the theories in community psychology and why they are important including detail on the; Ecological theory, sense of community theory, social climate theory, and liberation psychology.

Is a Community Intervention Successful

Evidence and Scientific Process

Research and Ethics

Elements of Research Design

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Mixed Methods Research and Other Methods

This module takes you though different research methods that can be used by community psychologists and why you would use them and discusses the ethics of research and research design.

The Role of Competencies in Community Psychology

The Competencies

Learning and Strengthening Competencies

Diploma in Community Psychology - Second Assessment

Cultural Humility

Dimensions of Diversity

Impact of Identities

Designing Culturally-Situated Community Programs

This topic discusses a community psychologists need to respect diversity in their work including, what cultural humility is, the different dimension of diversity, the impact of identities and how to design culturally situated programs.

Just What is Oppression

Why Oppression?

Psychological Implications of Oppression

Just What is Power?

Oppression and Power: Two Sides of The Same Coin

Action Strategies: Dismantling Oppression and Power

Systems Perspective

This module discusses the interrelated concepts of oppression and power and explore their relationship to the health and well-being of communities.

Introduction to Empowerment

Levels of Empowerment - Part 1

Levels of Empowerment - Part 2

Privilege, Oppression, and Empowerment

A Conceptual Model of Empowerment

This module introduces you to empowering others, or empowerment, starting off with teaching you what empowerment is, the different levels of empowerment, and a conceptual model for empowering others.

Diploma in Community Psychology - Third Assessment

Introduction to Community Interventions

Effectiveness

Implementation

Transforming Community Contexts

This topic discusses implementing community interventions which are actions that address social problems or unmet human needs, and take place in a neighborhood, community, or other setting.

Historical Perspectives

Types of Prevention

Promotion and Risk

Prevention Research and Programming

Critiques of the Prevention Paradigm

This module discusses the history of prevention in psychology and its key concepts along with its issues and critiques.

Physiological Vs. Psychological Stress

Coping and Stress

Coping and Context

Resilience

This module teaches you about what stress is, the different types of stress and how to deal with it including strategies for coping with stress and how some people are resilient to stress.

Diploma in Community Psychology - Fourth Assessment

Introduction to Public Policy

What is Public Policy

Community Psychology and Public Policy

How Community Psychologists Influence Public Policy

Challenges to Policy Work and A Historical Perspective

This module is about policies that often are not visible but create types of hardships, and it will often take a historical perspective to see the reasons so many have diminished life opportunities and long-term financial hardship.

Collaborative Partnerships

Community Coalitions

The Cycle of Community Organizing

Community Organizing Techniques

Other Key Concepts of Community Organizing

This module discusses community psychologists work with collaborative partnerships, community coalitions and organizing community,

Introduction to Behavioural Approaches

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Contribution of Behavioral Community Psychology

Other Issues to Consider

This module will teach you about Behavioral Community Psychology approach which allows for a more focused and targeted method to define and change a range of community and social problems.

Introducing Social and Political Change

Use of Participatory Means

This module discusses social and political change, starting with the example of Dr. Martin Luther King work for civil-rights, and what social and political change is. Then participatory means is explained, getting people to participate in creating change, along with discussing how the ethical means by with change is created matters.

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Diploma in Community Psychology

This free online course, Diploma in Community Psychology, will teach you about how social problems are viewed by community psychologists, and how they attempt to solve them. You will also learn about community intervention and prevention strategies, how communities cope with the stress as well as how community psychologists attempt to change and disrupt harmful dynamics in an attempt to improve community wellbeing.