Fundamentals of Public Advocacy for Informed Citizens MICRO CREDENTIAL

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Are you interested in learning how to be an effective and informed citizen? Want to gain practical skills on how to interact successfully with policymakers at all levels of government?

Register for the Fall 2026 micro credential:

Fundamentals of Public Advocacy for Informed Citizens with instructor Senator Anitere Flores

All FIU students are welcome! Green School students are especially encouraged to register, as the micro-credential fulfills prerequisite requirements for the Washington, D.C. semester program.

This is a FULLY ONLINE, SELF-PACED program.

This course will teach you how to:

• Build the skills of an effective, informed civic leader

• Learn how to engage policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels

• Identify the right level of government for any issue

• Communicate your position clearly, confidently, and persuasively

• Respond strategically to policymakers and staff

• Develop lasting relationships with elected officials

• Advocate effectively for real-world policy outcomes

Don’t miss your chance to learn more about public advocacy and leadership!

About Senator Anitere Flores:

Senator Flores is a senior fellow at JGI's Policy lab in partnership with the Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership. Senator Flores served in the Florida House from 2004-2010. During her career in the Florida House, Senator Flores served as Deputy Majority Leader, Chair of the PreK-12 Appropriations Committee, and Chair of the PreK-12 Policy Committee. Prior to being elected a State Representative, she spent two years advocating for university students in her district as Director of State Relations for Florida International University.