The Advocacy & Public Policy Leadership Certification
You can learn how to organize your community to make a difference in society. Learn about:
Economics
Advocacy
Rhetoric
Community Organizing
Project Management
Government
Social Movements
Islamic Ethics
Philosophy
Aqeeda
Statistics
And so much more!
The successful mass movements we see happening today and all throughout US history did not happen spontaneously. They took organizing, foresight, and a special kind of knowledge.
The Advocacy & Public Policy Leadership (APPL) Certification is an intensive program for high school and early/non-social science college youth.
Students undertake four weeks of coursework on how to identify social issues and organize for them. They then apply what they learned through a four-week lab where they deliver an impactful project on a social issue, with the guidance of an experienced mentor.
This certification gives you the tools to not just understand a problem, but to actually manifest change. It focuses on three dimensions of organizing:
Theoretical: How do I identify problems in my community and society?
Capabilities: What can I do to solve these problems?
Mentality: How can I control my ego so I can make the right decisions?
Pricing
The price for the 8 week certification. This includes 3 weeks of instruction, 8 weeks of lab. Includes coaching, teaching materials, etc.
$1485 (currently unavailable)
What are Labs?
An experienced-based learning opportunity where a group of students is mentored by a professional to develop an initiative on a societal issue.
The student is able to apply what they learned in a real world setting, and making an actual impact in society.
It is a 4 week lab, where students use project management to make their own initiative and roll it out.
Previous APPL Labs
About Islamic Leadership Institute of America
Developing leaders and empowering communities is the purpose behind what we do everyday. Over the years we have enabled hundreds of youth become more self-aware and empowered, making positive impacts on themselves, families and communities.
We are a non-profit 501c(3) youth development organization founded in the State of Maryland in 2009/1430 to promote leadership development, education and research based on Islamic values and principles, through personalized experiential learning leadership programs. The organization serves both youth ages 9-25 and adults over 25 through leadership certification, coaching & mentoring, community capacity building and internships. The organization services are open to all individuals regardless of their faith. In addition to its educational and research mission it provides youth development and counseling services for ages 13-27 with support for youth suffering from substance abuse, homelessness, domestic challenges, academic suspension, unemployment and operates a Youth Crisis Line.