Online learning & Coaching

Online learning & Coaching

For purpose offers facilitated courses, online learning and coaching. You can find the details of what the online learning courses include here. You can also find out more about our coaching here. You can sign up to our bulletin to stay on top of new releases.

For Purpose works with not-for-profit and charitable organisations that are purpose-driven and purpose aligned. For Purpose’s training and services are created with these organisations in mind.

Strategic Communications and Messaging Online Intensive

This 2 x 3.5-hour (2 mornings) Zoom intensive gives people from the not-for-profit sector and the ‘for-purpose sector’ a chance to develop their knowledge and skills to create winning messages for their campaigns and communications.

The strategic communications and Messaging Intensive takes participants through the latest research from cognitive linguistics and psychology fields and some practical tools to develop communications that win.

Dates and times for 2025:

Tuesday 2nd April 2025 – Wednesday 3rd April 2025 from 10:00am – 1.30pm (AEDT). To secure a spot go to Strategic Communications and Messaging April 2025 Intensive on sticky tickets.

Landing the Job: Resumes, Cover Letters, Applications and Interview Preparation

This training is designed to guide participants through the key steps of applying for a job, from understanding job descriptions to preparing a solid resume, writing a compelling cover letter, successfully submitting applications and mastering the interview process.

Dates and times for 2025:

Thursday February 20th 2025, 10:30am—1:00pm (AEDT). To secure a spot, please visit Landing the Job: Resumes, Cover Letters, Applications and Interview Preparation on sticky tickets.

Wednesday 28 May 2025 from 10:30am to 1:00pm (AEST). To secure a spot, please visit Landing the Job: Resumes, Cover Letters, Applications and Interview Preparation on sticky tickets.

Wednesday 23 July 2025 from 10:30am to 1:00pm (AEST). To secure a spot, please visit Landing the Job: Resumes, Cover Letters, Applications and Interview Preparation on sticky tickets.

Effective Media Engagement for Advocacy

An interactive and practical 2-morning x 3.5 hours workshop on communications and working with the media, with a specific focus on:

  • creating media interest in behaviour change campaigns
  • translating policy and research into meaningful media coverage that progresses advocacy priorities.

The workshops will cover strategies for engaging with the media to generate helpful media coverage to achieve policy/advocacy or behaviour change objectives. Participants will gain insight into their point of difference in a cluttered media and campaign environment and a sense of how to communicate that to the public through a positive media presence.

Through sessions with an experienced journalist and a seasoned media advocate, the workshop provide insider insights on topics such as what makes a good media story. It will also provide practical exercises and training on pitching media stories, speaking to journalists and appearing in the media, including delivering key messages and dealing with difficult questions.

Dates and times for 2025: 

3.5 hours on Thursday 6th March 2025, and Thursday 13th March 2025, from 10:30am – 2:00pm (AEDT). To secure a spot, please visit Effective Media Engagement for Advocacy March 2025, on sticky tickets.

Policy and Advocacy Intensive: Online Flexible Learning

Join our Policy and Advocacy Intensive: Online Flexible Learning, delivered online, to ensure accessibility for participants across Australia. This comprehensive course is designed for individuals in the for-purpose sector eager to develop the critical skills needed to navigate policy and political processes and drive impactful change.

Course Highlights:

  • Flexible Learning: A 5-week self-paced course allows you to learn at your convenience and pace.
  • Weekly Modules: For four weeks, a new module will be released every Monday, packed with essential knowledge and practical insights.
  • Interactive Session: In the fifth week, you can participate in a 90-minute live session with an experienced facilitator to help you understand and address any questions. This will be online on Zoom.
  • Community Engagement: Optional group chat to connect with like-minded peers and expand your network. This will be via Zoom Chat, and you will be invited with a link.

Dates and times for 2025:

To secure a spot, go to February/ March Policy and Advocacy Intensive: Online Flexible Learning on sticky tickets.

  • The First Module will be released on Monday 10th February, at 10:00am (AEDT)
  • The second Module will be released on Monday 17th February, at 10:00am (AEDT)
  •  The Third Module will be released – on Monday 24th February, at 10:00am (AEDT)
  • The Fourth Module will be released – Monday 3rd March at 10:00am (AEDT)
  • 90-minute online Zoom facilitated session is on Wednesday, 12th March, at 10.00am (AEDT)

Policy Writing: Developing compelling submissions

Drafting policy submissions is a key part of the work of not-for-profit individuals and organisations. This two-and-a-half-hour online workshop will explore how to prepare, approach and develop policy submissions.

The workshop will draw on case studies and examples from across the not-for-profit sector created by organisations for the purposes of systemic advocacy. It will also include tips, tools, and resources for achieving the best outcome for you and your organisation.

Dates and times for 2025: 

Wednesday 12th March 2025 from 12:30pm – 3.00pm (AEDT) To secure a spot, please visit Policy Writing: Developing compelling submissions (March Workshop) on sticky tickets.

Thursday 29 May 2025 from 10:30am to 1:00pm (AEST) To secure a spot, please visit Policy Writing -Developing compelling submissions (May Workshop) on sticky tickets

Thursday, 24 July 2025 from 10:00am to 12:30pm (AEST) To secure a spot, please visit Policy Writing -Developing compelling submissions (July Workshop) on sticky tickets

Policy and Advocacy Intensive: Live and online

This session is facilitated live across two sessions. It allows people from the not-for-profit sector across Australia to work alongside like-minded individuals to develop the critical skills required to navigate policy and political processes and make change happen.

The session will also be available as a recording for people who cannot attend one or both sessions.

Dates and times for 2025

Tuesday 25th March 2025 – Wednesday 26th March 2025 from 10:30 -1:30pm (AEDT) To secure a spot, please visit Policy and Advocacy Intensive: Live and online

Wednesday 14 May 2025 – Thursday 15 May 2025 from 10:00am -1:30pm (AEST) To secure a spot, please visit Policy and Advocacy Intensive: Live and online

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025 from 10:00am to 1:30pm (AEST) To secure a spot, please visit Policy and Advocacy Intensive: Live and online

Government Relations Workshop

This two-and-a-half-hour workshop will provide an introduction to government, parliament, key political processes and opportunities to engage.

Whether raising awareness of your cause, influencing laws or policies, or seeking funding for programs, this workshop will help you understand how to engage with decision-makers.

This workshop will be recorded.

Date for 2024:

Watch this space for future dates.

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