Civil Society Courses and Certifications

Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

629 ratings at Coursera

Learn what makes civil society organizations effective in development: international commitments, multi-stakeholder dialogue, CSO accountability and transparency, donor cooperation, and enabling legal and regulatory environments.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Ukraine: History of Civil Society

14 ratings at Coursera

Trace how Ukrainian civil society took shape: the Orange Revolution, the Revolution of Dignity, independent media, multiculturalism, and Crimean Tatar public life under occupation.

• Coursera
• 2 weeks, 19 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Non-Profit Industrial Complex: Between the Market and the State (Live Online)

32 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the complex role of non-profit organizations within capitalist societies, examining their history, structures, and impact on social justice and inequality.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo

230 ratings at Coursera

Aprende cómo las organizaciones de la sociedad civil pueden fortalecer su eficacia, rendición de cuentas y participación en el desarrollo internacional.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement

Un guide pratique pour aider les organisations de la société civile à dialoguer efficacement et à contribuer aux processus de développement durable.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

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State of Surveillance: A Year of Digital Threats to Civil Society

Explore the evolving digital arms race between activists and government surveillance through case studies from Amnesty International's Security Lab, examining recent threats, progress in accountability, and emerging challenges.

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

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State of Surveillance: A Year of Digital Threats to Civil Society

Explore the evolving digital arms race between activists and government surveillance through case studies from Amnesty International's Security Lab, examining recent threats, progress in accountability, and emerging challenges.

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

Gender empowerment strategies

Examine gender empowerment through an intersectional lens: EU equality policies and indices, migrant women's agency, Photo Voice and participatory methods, and co-creating digital tools like Quwa.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

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Predator Files: How European Spyware Threatens Civil Society Around the World

Exposé technique sur le logiciel espion Intellexa, ses tactiques pour cibler les militants et journalistes, et les moyens de s'en protéger. Analyse basée sur des documents confidentiels révélés par l'enquête Predator Files.

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

NGO'S and Sustainalble Development

Explores how NGOs advance sustainable development through environmental management, community participation, resource initiatives, and environmental law.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 31, 2026
• Free Online Course

Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

629 ratings at Coursera

Learn how governments, donors and civil society organizations build an enabling environment: international commitments, multi-stakeholder dialogue, CSO accountability and transparency, and good practice examples worldwide.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course

Asia Open RAN Academy

Philippine Public Policy Environment - Understanding Policy Frameworks and Implementation in the Philippines

4 ratings

Explore the frameworks and processes shaping Philippine policy-making, from legislative development to implementation, while examining stakeholder roles and key focus areas in national governance.

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

MGPE-013 Civil Society Political Regimes and Conflict (Elective Course)

Examine how civil society can check state power and build peace through Gandhian thought, NGOs, nonviolent protest, and grassroots initiatives.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course

Confreaks

The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis Facing Human Rights Defenders

Uncover the digital vulnerabilities facing human rights defenders worldwide and learn why existing cybersecurity solutions often fail to protect those on the frontlines.

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

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Hatupangwingwi - The Story How Kenyans Fought Back Against Intrusive Digital Identity Systems

Discover how Kenyan civil society successfully resisted government surveillance through digital ID systems, using legal action, grassroots mobilization, and media campaigns.

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