Community & Urban Studies Courses and Certifications

Contributors Assemble - Unleashing the Power of Community

Learn how anyone can become a technology-community contributor through knowledge sharing, mentoring, development, feedback, and overcoming barriers such as imposter syndrome.

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

Building a Thriving and Healthy Open Source Ecosystem in Africa - Lessons Learned

Explore strategies for building thriving open source communities in Africa, focusing on successful approaches, challenges, and lessons learned from founding the largest OSS community in the region.

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

All Hands on Deck: Preventing Mentorship Breakdowns in Open Source

Explore mentorship challenges in open source, learn best practices for effective mentor-mentee relationships, and discover strategies to prevent breakdowns in community-driven programs.

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

Building Super-Contributors in Alluxio Open Source Community

Discover strategies for cultivating exceptional contributors in open-source projects, focusing on Alluxio's community-building approach and best practices.

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

Bootstrapping a Community Through Mentorship

Explore effective strategies for building and nurturing tech communities through mentorship programs, fostering growth and collaboration among developers.

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

Turning Users Into Advocates at Scale

Learn strategies to transform users into passionate advocates, focusing on community building, minimizing barriers, and fostering contributions through empathy-driven, scalable approaches.

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

Building an Open Source Community from the Ground Up - Red Hat's Game Industry Community of Practice

Discover how Red Hat built a thriving open source community for the game industry, exploring strategies for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

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

The Value of Community Building and Why You Should Invest in Building One

Explore community building strategies, frameworks, and best practices to create thriving networks. Learn recruitment techniques and governance models for sustainable community growth.

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

Scaling Communities to Be More Inclusive

Learn strategies for building inclusive, diverse, and sustainable tech communities, focusing on effective communication and addressing members' needs.

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

Breaking Barriers - Effectively Engaging and Sustaining New Contributors

Strategies for attracting and retaining new contributors in open source projects, focusing on community building, mentorship, and inclusive practices.

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

Scaling Communities to Be More Inclusive

Learn strategies for building inclusive, diverse, and sustainable tech communities, focusing on mission alignment, member needs, and effective conflict resolution.

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

The 7 Guiding Principles for Developer Engagement

Discover key strategies for effective developer engagement, focusing on building trust and fostering meaningful connections in the tech industry.

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

The ASF

Mentorship Programs: Growing New Team and Community Leaders

Explore strategies for effective mentorship programs to cultivate community leaders, foster contributor growth, and enhance team bonding in open-source projects.

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

The ASF

The Power of Community

Explore the driving forces behind open-source community development, focusing on purpose, principles, processes, and products. Gain insights into motivations and benefits for contributors.

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

The ASF

Tao and Art of Community Building in Apache ShenYu

Explore Apache ShenYu's journey from inception to graduation, learning community-building strategies and open-source project management techniques.

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