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The School for Change Agents

Helen Bevan, Leigh Kendall, Kathryn Perera, Rosanna Hunt, Paul Woodley, sasha karakusevic, Zoe Lord, Zarah M, Rosie Redstone, Olly Benson, Dominic Cushnan, Val Dez-La-Lour, Hanna Zafar, diane ketley, Damara Gutnick, joan chaya, jodeme Goldhar, Jocelyn Healey, and Deb G.

Over the six weeks of School you will: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been created by NHS Horizons, part of the English National Health Service. It is relevant for everyone who works in the public or voluntary sector globally. Although the content is focused on the needs of health and care staff, it will suit change agents from other industries including housing, education, the police service, and government and community activists.

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Discover what drives you to want to create change
Learn how to bring others with you to create a movement for change
Understand how to use power effectively to support your change efforts
Learn how to enable change in complex environments
How to take action and realise the changes you want to create

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Empowering change leadership for professionals

According to students, 'The School for Change Agents' is a largely positive and transformative course, particularly beneficial for professionals seeking to lead change within the public or voluntary sector. Learners frequently highlight its focus on practical frameworks and actionable strategies, making concepts like power dynamics and complex environment navigation directly applicable to their roles. Many praise the engaging instructors and the emphasis on movement building, which fosters a supportive community. While newer learners find it an excellent starting point, some more experienced individuals note that parts can feel a bit theoretical or basic, with some NHS-specific examples potentially less relevant to other sectors. Despite minor critiques on delivery or forum activity, students generally find the course highly impactful and empowering.

Instructors are knowledgeable and deliver content in an inspiring and clear manner.

"The instructors clearly know their stuff and delivered content in an engaging way."

"The content is solid, and the instructors are passionate."

"The learning was well-paced and the activities pushed me to think differently."

Fosters a supportive community and encourages a transformative mindset.

"I loved the emphasis on movement building and connecting with others."

"The course encouraged critical thinking and provided a supportive community."

"This course truly empowers you to be a 'change agent'. I feel much more confident in leading change initiatives now."

Provides directly applicable tools and strategies for real-world change initiatives.

"Absolutely transformative! The frameworks shared are directly applicable to my role in healthcare."

"The practical tools and discussions in the forum were invaluable."

"It's not just theory; it gives you the mindset and practical strategies to make a difference."

"I appreciated the flexibility and the ability to apply concepts directly to my work projects."

Examples are often geared towards the NHS, potentially limiting relevance for others.

"I found some of the examples a bit too specific to the NHS, which wasn't always relevant to my sector."

"It's okay, but not groundbreaking. I would have preferred more universal examples."

"While relevant, I felt the emphasis on healthcare cases could be broadened for wider appeal."

Excellent for beginners, but potentially basic for experienced change agents.

"Good foundational course for understanding change leadership."

"For those with some experience, it might feel a bit basic."

"Some parts felt a bit theoretical, and I would have appreciated more 'how-to' guidance."

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