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Area VII — Leadership and Management

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Area VII focuses on Leadership and Management in health education organizations. This competency area tests your understanding of organizational behavior, fiscal management, strategic planning, and the leadership skills needed to advance health education initiatives.

Key Concepts

  • What strategic planning is and why it matters for health education organizations
  • Key components of a strategic plan: mission, vision, goals, objectives, action steps
  • SWOT analysis and its role in strategic planning
  • How to align organizational resources with strategic priorities
  • Key exam concepts related to strategic planning
  • Types of budgets: line-item, functional, program
  • How to develop a program budget
  • Key financial management concepts: direct vs indirect costs, in-kind contributions
  • Budget justification and monitoring
  • Key exam concepts related to financial management
  • The grant writing process from identification to submission
  • Key components of a grant proposal: needs statement, goals, methods, evaluation, budget

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