Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Leadership and Governance at University at Buffalo, Buffalo

By University at Buffalo, Buffalo via Coursera

Acquire the skills required in leadership and management of nonprofit organizations and latch onto prominent opportunities through the course by Coursera.

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5 Weeks

3,026 INR

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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Nonprofit organizations are widely spread in every part of the world and they are faster-growing organizations. People are engaging in non-governmental organizations and serving as a helping hand for the needy. These organizations hire people who wish to voluntarily serve themselves for the services. Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance course is an initiative by the University at Buffalo and the state university of New York and is provided by Coursera.

Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance training is to guide the candidates in the domain of leadership and management of nonprofit organizations. The duration of the course is 5 weeks and the platform is offering multiple benefits like shareable certification and flexible deadline. The course is in English language and has subtitles in different languages like Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, and Spanish. This course shall help the learner explore and master the domains of non-governmental organizations. The candidates shall also receive Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance certification by Coursera at the end of the course.

The Highlights

11 hours duration
Online course
Shareable certification
Self-paced learning
Graded assignments
Quizzes and programming assignments

Programme Offerings

5 weeks syllabus
trained by experts
Online Course
Shareable Certification
Flexible Deadlines
Graded Assignments
Feedback
quizzes
assessments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The candidates can pay the Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance certification fee through internet banking, credit card, or debit card. For detailed information on the fee structure of the course refer to the table below.

Fee structure for Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

Description	Fee in INR
1 Month	Rs. 3,026
3 Months	Rs. 6,053
6 Months	Rs. 9,080

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance certification will be awarded at the end of the course to all the enrolled students. The students should complete the course and complete the associated assignments for the certification. The provider is giving shareable certification at the end of the course.

What you will learn

Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance certification syllabus is provided by the experts for the comprehensive development of the learner. The course shall be covering the leadership and management responsibilities at the non-governmental organizations. At the end of the online course, the candidates will become proficient in the following topics.

Introduction to nonprofit organizations.
Leadership at the governmental level and its difference from management.
Role of board members in nonprofit organizations.
Board Effectiveness Readiness Assessment and Readiness Assurance Tests.
Discussion of the assessments.

Who it is for

Social WorkerFamily Social Worker

Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance certification benefits the people who are willing to be a part of the leadership and management sector of non-governmental organizations. The course shall also help family social workers, social workers by enhancing their skills required in the nonprofit sector.

Admission Details

To enroll yourself in the Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance online course. Follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/nonprofit-organizations.

Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.

Step 3: Click on the tab “Enrol for free” and sign up for the course.

Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance certification fee.

Step 5: Start learning by attending the Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership, and Governance classes.

The Syllabus

Videos

The Leadership and Governance of Nonprofit Organizations Promotional Video
Welcome to the video introducing this series of courses
Course 1 Overview Video
Week 1 Overview
Interview with Ruth McCambridge
Interview with Dr. Laura Schweitzer: Leadership and Governance of Nonprofit Organizations from a Practitioner Perspective

Readings

Course 1 Teaching and Learning Overview
Required and Recommended Texts
Week 1 Key Questions and Competencies
Week 1 Readings and Resources
Discuss Case Study
Course Project Overview
Course Project Part II Guidance

Practice exercise

Week 1

Videos

Week 2 Overview
Interview with Prof Chris Cornforth on "Innovative Approaches and Perspectives to Nonprofit Governance"

Readings

Week 2 Key Concepts and Competencies
Week 2 Readings and Resources:
Discuss Case Study
Course Project Overview
Course Project Part II Guidance

Practice exercise

Week 2

Videos

Week 3 Overview
Interview with Putnam Barber on Charitable Solicitations in the United States
Conceptual Framework of the Elements of Board Effectiveness
Professor Vic Murray summarizes the design of the board assessment

Readings

Week 3 Key Questions and Competencies
Week 3 Readings and Resources
Discuss Case Study
Course Project Overview
Course Project Part II Guidance

Practice exercise

Week 3

Practice exercises

Readiness Assurance Test (RAT)
RAT Application Exercise

Videos

RAT Peer Discussions and Polling
RAT Application Exercise Peer Discussions and Polling

Reading

RAT and RAT Application Exercise Discussion and Polling Instructions

Practice exercises

RAT Post Peer Learning Forum
RAT Application Exercise Post Peer Learning Forum

Instructors

University at Buffalo, Buffalo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance online course?

The duration of the course is 5 weeks and can be completed in 11 hours.

2: What is the medium of language for the course?

The course is in English language and has subtitles available in Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, and Spanish languages.

3: Which institute is offering the course?

The course is offered by the University of Buffalo and the state university of New York.

4: Who is providing the certificate after the completion of the course?

The shareable certificate is offered by Coursera.

5: What is the mode of learning for the course?

This is a self-paced course available in online mode.