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Partnerships for the Emerging-Level Director

As a director, it’s important to develop a strong understanding of ways that community-based partnerships will benefit your GEAR UP program. In this emerging level course, learn about the elements of partnership and establish a foundation in creating and sustaining partnerships. The course ends with a real-world application in a case study.

This course covers:
  • Elements of Partnerships
  • Mapping Partnerships
  • Creating Shared Vision
  • Building Partnerships
  • Case Study: University of California, Irvine GEAR UP
Take this course if you seek to develop a strong foundational understanding of partnerships to assist you in your role as director.

Estimated time to complete the course
1.5 hours

Take the full series
This is the first of three courses on partnerships for directors. The courses build on each other, so we recommend taking all three courses, regardless of experience. The full series should take up to 6 hours to complete and you can take the courses at your own pace.

Certificate of Completion
To receive a certificate of completion, you must complete each lesson, all surveys, and pass the assessment with an 80% or higher for which you will have two retake opportunities.