Civic Engagement Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Youth Rise to the Challenge - Police Relations and Health Initiatives

High school teams present innovative solutions to community issues, including improving police relations, reducing food waste, and enhancing physical health programs in Chicago and Philadelphia.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

You're More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen - Eric Liu

Explore strategies for effective civic engagement and learn how to harness your power as a citizen to create meaningful change in society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

This is What Civic Imagination Looks Like - Transforming American Politics

Explore transformative ideas for American politics, featuring leaders with bold visions for bridging divides and achieving truly representative government. Gain insights on building consensus and fostering civic engagement.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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DearMEP - Free Software for Online EU Parliament Campaigning

Empowering EU citizens to easily contact MEPs on key issues. Free software tool simplifies communication, lowers barriers, and enhances democratic participation in European Parliament decisions.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Web Summit

Brigade: Engaging Citizens in Democracy - Web Summit 2014

Explore Brigade's innovative approach to civic engagement, discussing user comfort, platform promises, and potential societal impact in this Web Summit talk.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis

11 ratings

Experts discuss legal, political, and public health factors influencing gun violence prevention efforts in the US, exploring potential policy changes and practical solutions to address this crisis.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Tanner Lectures on Human Values - Civic Engagement in Democracy - Lecture One

Explore the intersection of democracy, civic engagement, and social change with political scientist Hahrie Han in this thought-provoking lecture from the prestigious Tanner Lectures series.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Civic Engagement, COVID-19, and the Arts - Insights from Stacey Abrams, Anthony Fauci, and David Byrne

Conversations on Covid-19, voter rights, and music's impact. Featuring Stacey Abrams on civic engagement, David Byrne on art's role in turbulent times, and Anthony Fauci discussing the pandemic's current state.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

JuryX: Deliberations for Social Change

2 ratings

Deliberate emotionally charged issues with your peers online without fear or rancor, and experience a system by which a jury, or any community, can move from a place of deep division to agreement and action.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

UNED Abierta

El ABC de la participación (3ed. 2026)

Descubre los fundamentos de la participación ciudadana, mecanismos de políticas públicas y metodologías participativas para procesos democráticos efectivos.

• UNED Abierta
• 25 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

UNED Abierta

Claves para entender los presupuestos participativos (1ed. 2026)

Descubre cómo los presupuestos participativos permiten a la ciudadanía decidir el gasto público local, fortaleciendo la democracia y transparencia municipal.

• UNED Abierta
• 25 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Sustainability, Resilience, and Society

This course introduces the complex, but critical, concepts of sustainability and resilience and examines your impact on our environment.

• edX
• 13 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Public Involvement in Research

18 ratings at Coursera

Explore participatory approaches in research, focusing on citizen and patient involvement across the research cycle. Learn methods, benefits, and real-world examples of public engagement in various research stages.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

CrashCourse

U.S. Government and Politics by CrashCourse

1 rating

In 50 videos, Craig Benzine (aka WeezyWaiter) teaches you U.S. government and politics! The course is based on the 2014 AP U.S. Government and Politics curriculum.

• YouTube
• 7 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

61 ratings at Coursera

Explore effective science communication strategies to combat misinformation, rebuild public trust, and engage diverse stakeholders in the digital age. Learn to navigate challenges and foster evidence-based decision-making.

• Coursera
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course