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Building cultural competence starts when we examine our own cultures. By identifying how we see ourselves, we begin to understand how individuals served by prevention may self-identify with many cultures. In this course we will review the topics of stereotyping and health disparities as they apply to prevention through short scenarios, and learn what steps should be taken to increase one's own cultural proficiency. Read more

As a guiding principle of the SPF, sustainability must be considered throughout every phase. Complete this course to gain a more in-depth understanding about the important role this step plays in the process.  Read more

Those coming into the field of prevention often come from a variety of backgrounds and work experiences, with various skills. In an effort to provide a foundation of basic skills to work in an office, this course covers the essentials of written and verbal professional communication as it relates to prevention. Read more

When developing prevention messaging, it's important to remember that the goal is to change behavior. This course will go through the steps on how to develop effective persuasive messaging. Read more

This course provides an overview on the basics of public speaking, including logical presentation, building audience rapport, effective presentation and communication skills, and things to include and avoid during a presentation. Read more

Social marketing is a critical tool for enhancing health messaging, and can be used in a variety of prevention strategies. In this course, you will learn how social media is used as one component of a broader marketing campaign. Discover the different social media platforms that can be used to reach your target audience. Read more