Whether you want to advocate for a single political issue or you consider to become a politician, this is the right course for you. Politics is all about sending the right message at the right time. In this course you are going to learn how to get your message across, not only in an appealing but also in a strategic way.
Course term: 207.08. - 18.08.
Free seats: 10
Price: 775 €
Category: Bussiness & Marketing
Status: Early Bird
Deadline: 30.04.2023
What are the secrets of decision making? How do you effectively influence decisions? How do you bring people along during a crisis? And how do you influence the public opinion? In the course we will reveal the secrets of politics and campaigning, illustrated by historical and current cases. The course will introduce you in the world of international, national and local politics, media and campaigning. You are going to learn about the history of politics, the main political ideologies, different political systems and campaign strategies. During the course we are going to practice a variety of personal skills. After the course you will be able to bring forward strong arguments in a debate, deliver persuading speeches, defend a political position in a media interview and negotiate to a mutual beneficial outcome.
Course is running: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 14:00
Arno Bonte
CVVice Mayor in Rotterdam
Vice Mayor in Rotterdam
Arno Bonte is Vice Mayor for Sustainability, Clean Air and Energy Transition in Rotterdam, the second city in the Netherlands. Together with more than hundred companies, organizations and local communities, he has made a strategy to transform Rotterdam from a mainly fossil based city into a front-runner in sustainability. His experience in politics, media and campaigning spans more than twenty years. He was a city councilor for more than 12 years, was campaign advisor for the Dutch Green Party, media advisor for child rights organization Plan International and worked as a spokesperson for Friends of the Earth and the Dutch labor union FNV.
You will receive an official Certificate of Attendance upon completion of your course. Please inform the organizing staff if you require any extra supplements, such as Transcript of Records. The student is eligible to receive up to 5 ECTS credits, however please follow the instructions here and consult the acknowledgment process with your university in advance.
Course fee includes the course itself, application fee, study materials, afternoon/evening social activities and events, welcome and goodbye drink as part of the graduation party. Other expenses, such as meals, accommodation, insurance, personal expenses, public transportation ticket, extra activities (such as trips outside of town over the weekend and entrance fees), and required equipment (i.e. pencils, paper for illustrations) are not included in the price.
Please note, after the 30th of April 2023 there will be a late enrollment fee charged in the amount of 50EUR on top of the course fee.
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Besides massive new illustration skills, I learned how much you can achieve in only two weeks. I met likeminded people who are open minded and fun to hang out with.The summer school helped me to develop professionally, but most of all it gave me more self esteem in this field of work.
