Certificate in Global Youth Work

7 November 2011

The Certificate in Global Youth Work has been designed by YMCA George Williams College with Y Care International to take youth and community practitioners on a journey to bring a global dimension to their practice with young people.

The course enables youth workers to explore global issues and the connections with their own communities and the young people they work with. It opens up debates about Global Youth Work, questioning theory and practice and enabling critical reflection on the benefits and expected outcomes for young people.
 
This new course is an excellent introduction to global youth work for youth workers and managers, community development workers, staff in international NGOs and anyone leading informal education with young people.
 
What will I learn?
The course is broken into four units. Each unit introduces key concepts for those delivering global youth work.

These are:

• Unit One: Globalisation - To enable youth workers to increase their understanding of globalisation, global issues and how these impact on people and communities.
• Unit Two: Glocal - To help learners explore how globalisation and global issues impact on their own local communities and the young people they work with.
• Unit 3: Global Youth Work - To explore and help you to understand the concept of Global Youth Work.
• Unit 4: Issues for Global Youth Work - To critically reflect on global youth work and explore some of the key issues and problems with current global youth work practice.

What is the certificate worth?
The Certificate in Global Youth Work is validated by Canterbury Christ Church University and is a 20 credit Level 5 qualification.

How much does it cost?
The course fee is £530 and paid to YMCA George Williams College. This includes all reading materials and accreditation fees.
 
How does it work?
The programme is offered UK-wide on a part-time, distance learning basis. The next cohort will study from January to June 2012.
 
Each student is required to complete the mandatory course reading, attend three study days in London and submit two written assignments (2,500 words each).

Where can I learn more?
Further details are on the YMCA George Williams College website.

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How do I apply?
You can download the application pack on the YMCA George Williams College website. 

Alternatively you may contact the Course Administrator, Kevin Robinson, on 020 7540 4909 or email to request this be sent to you. 

The deadline for applications is Friday 6th January 2012.