Civic Engagement Courses and Certifications

University of North Texas

Pathways to Civic Engagement

Explore diverse civic engagement pathways, develop skills for community impact, and examine social issues while reflecting on personal values and responsibilities in a democratic society.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Aspen Institute

Civic Engagement in America - A Conversation with Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Explore the critical role of civic engagement in American democracy with Justice Sotomayor and Abigail Golden-Vazquez, discussing ways to inspire and empower citizens to participate fully in civic life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Forging Healthier Communities Through Civic Engagement

Explore how civic engagement fosters community well-being through voting, advocacy, and volunteerism. Learn from local leaders about inclusive participation and its impact on health and belonging.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Future of Sports - Coaching Civic Engagement

Exploring how coaches can teach civic engagement to athletes, its potential impact, and challenges in implementation. Features insights from sports leaders on fostering active citizenship among influential college athletes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Can National Service Heal America? - Exploring the Potential of Large-Scale Civic Engagement

Exploring the potential of national service to unite and strengthen America, discussing implementation strategies, bipartisan support, and its impact on society and individual growth.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Can National Service Heal America? - Exploring the Potential of Large-Scale Civic Engagement

Exploring the potential of national service to unite and strengthen America, addressing political divisions and shared challenges through large-scale civic engagement initiatives.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Creating Cultural Consciousness - The Role of Artistic Institutions in Civic Engagement

Explore how artistic institutions can elevate cultural imagination, expand arts access, and foster civic engagement to strengthen communities and public life.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Tanner Lectures on Human Values - Civic Engagement and Democracy - Lecture Two

Explore strategies for building collective power and fostering civic engagement in democratic societies with political scientist Hahrie Han's insightful lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy

58 ratings at edX

Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy and understand how to encourage others to explore their own civic paths, while in parallel crafting your own civic voice and identity.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Civic Engagement in American Democracy

110 ratings at Coursera

Explore key players, structures, and citizen influence in American democracy. Gain foundational knowledge for advanced politics courses or engaged citizenship in 21st century America.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Social science and participation

2 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Social science and participation, looks at how social science investigates participation, and uses this topic to look in particular at how social science helps to enact social ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Smithsonian Summer Sessions: Inspiring Civic Engagement

Discover how museum objects can help learners explore the challenges and opportunities of living in a democracy and inspire civic action.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Aspen Institute

Meaningful Public Discourse - Encouraging Investment and Understanding in Societal Debates

Explore a vision for public discourse that values diverse perspectives, passion, and understanding over consensus and debate, with insights from Samuel Kimbriel and Osita Nwanevu.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Civic Hacking - Leveraging Technology for Community Improvement

Explore civic hacking with experts Jeff Schuler and Beth Sebian, learning how technology can be leveraged to address community issues and improve public services.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

Patriotism and the Culture Wars - Art, Political Culture, and Civic Life

Explore the intersection of patriotism, art, and political culture in contemporary society, examining how these elements shape civic life and influence public discourse.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video