• Cost: £35

  • Length of Course: 1 - 1.5 Hours

  • Self-Guided Course

Exploring Youth Voice: An Introduction

Young people bring insight, creativity and challenge - all of which can strengthen the work we do. But their perspectives are often missing from key decisions. This course is designed to help you change that. It will support you to build more meaningful relationships with young people, and to embed their voices in your planning and practice in a way that’s thoughtful, collaborative and impactful - all the while avoiding tokenism.

What You'll Explore in this Course:

  • What youth voice really means and why it matters

  • Common barriers to meaningful involvement, and how to work through them

  • Practical approaches for involving young people in creative work, governance, and decision-making

  • Examples & case studies from organisations putting youth voice into action

Course Features

  • Self-Paced Learning: This course is designed to fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to complete it at your own pace within approximately 1-2 hours.

  • Interactive Modules: Engage with a variety of multimedia content, including videos, case studies, and self-assessment tools, all aimed at enhancing your understanding and retention of the material.

  • Relevant Case Studies: Explore inspiring examples from organisations who are already successfully embedding youth voice

This course is brought to you by the expert trainers at Artswork Professional Development, who are proud to share their decades of experience of personal and professional development within the creative, cultural and heritage sectors.

Why It Matters

Young people bring fresh insight, creativity, and lived experience that can strengthen your work and challenge the status quo. When their voices are genuinely valued, it leads to more relevant, inclusive, and future-facing decisions.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Your Youth Voice Journey!

  • 2

    Introducing Youth Voice

  • 3

    Reflecting on Where You Are

  • 4

    Getting Started

    • A Sector by Sector Approach

    • Tokenism

    • Barriers to Access

    • Generational Divide

    • Lack of Support Structures

    • Uncomfortable Truths

    • Uncomfortable Truths: A Sector Perspective
  • 5

    Taking the Next Steps

    • Are You Ready to Take the Leap?

    • Top Five Tips to Get Started

    • Other areas that you might want to consider

    • Active Listening
  • 6

    Action Planning

    • Final Reflection

    • The Youth Voice Tree of Action

    • The Future Is Waiting

    • Further Reading and Resources

    • Evaluation

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I buy places for multiple people?

    If you need to buy course places for more than one person, click 'Purchase' on the course page and then look at the left-hand side of the checkout screen. You’ll see a Quantity option. Increase this to the number of places you need before completing your purchase. Once your order has gone through, you’ll be given access to a simple admin dashboard where you can allocate the places to other learners. This means you can enrol colleagues, team members or volunteers directly, rather than asking each person to purchase the course separately.

  • How do I buy a course for someone else?

    If you’re buying one place for someone else, click 'Purchase' on the course page and continue to the checkout. On the right-hand side of the checkout screen, you’ll first be asked to enter an email address. Please enter YOUR OWN email address as the purchaser here, rather than the email address of the person taking the course. You’ll then see a checkbox that says 'This is a gift'. Tick this box, and you’ll be able to enter the learner’s details, including their name and email address. They will then receive access to complete the course.

  • Who is this training suitable for?

    This training is ideal for anyone working with or on behalf of young people who wants to create space for their ideas, experiences, and leadership – whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen existing practice.

  • How long will I have access to the course for?

    You will be able to access the course content for one year.

  • Will I receive a certificate of completion?

    Yes, after all sections in the course player have been marked as complete.

Take Control of Your Learning Experience

  • Learn at Your Own Pace

    Courses are split into sections which means you can learn over a period of weeks, but you can complete the course as quickly or as slowly as you like

  • Join the Discussion

    Share your ideas and join the conversation with your peers by using the discussion tabs and connect with a national network of users

  • Map Your Progress

    As you go through the course make sure to 'mark as complete' and see your progress, giving you complete control

Start building more collaborative, youth-centred ways of working. Enrol now to explore practical tools, fresh perspectives, and real-world examples that will help you champion youth voice with confidence and care.
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