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Online courses

Massive Open Online Courses, or other asynchronous online learning opportunities, to make civic tech education and training more accessible.

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InnovateUS
innovate-us.org

InnovateUS

InnovateUS provides no-cost, at-your-own-pace, and live learning on data, digital, innovation, and AI skills for public service professionals like you.

Boston
Learn about civic tech, Participatory democracy, Online courses
coaching, workshops, courses
Local E-Government Toolkit
publicadministration.un.org/egovkb/en-us/About/E-Government-at-Local-Level/Local-E-government-Toolkit

Local E-Government Toolkit

The learning outcomes of this training toolkit are crafted to address the frequently voiced challenges associated with implementing and improving government capacities for inclusive and effective loca...

since 2024
Digital transformation, Learn about civic tech, Govtech
guides, local, United Nations
National E-Government Toolkit
publicadministration.un.org/egovkb/en-us/About/Overview/National-E-Government-Toolkit

National E-Government Toolkit

The learning outcomes of this training toolkit are crafted to address the frequently voiced challenges associated with implementing and improving government capacities for inclusive and effective loca...

since 2024
Digital transformation, Learn about civic tech, Govtech
guides, United Nations
Observer Academy (დამკვირვებლის აკადემია)
daitove.learnworlds.com

Observer Academy (დამკვირვებლის აკადემია)

Free election observation course in Georgia

Georgia (Sakartvelo) 🇬🇪
Election observation, Election oversight, Voting and elections
trainings
CSO Academy
csoacademymm.org

CSO Academy

An online academy platform for CSO professionals

Myanmar (Myăma) 🇲🇲
since 2022
Online courses, Nonprofit tech, Digital transformation
youth, women
ACY Learning Hub
acylearninghub.us

ACY Learning Hub

E-learning Platform for Myanmar Youth, including Public Engagement courses on media literacy, digital safety, and news literacy.

Myanmar (Myăma) 🇲🇲
Learn about civic tech, Civic literacy, Media literacy
The Curve
thirdsectorlab.co.uk/training

The Curve

The Curve is a series of free, 90-minute workshops for third sector organisations.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
Online courses, Learn about civic tech, Nonprofit tech
trainings
Design Hops
wearecast.org.uk/our-work/programmes-and-initiatives/design-hops

Design Hops

A free seven-week online training programme teaching innovative techniques from the digital world to enhance work and problem-solving abilities.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
Design, Online courses
trainings
Parliamentary Resource Hub (PRHub)
parliamenthub.com

Parliamentary Resource Hub (PRHub)

The Parliamentary Resource Hub (PRHub) is an online knowledge platform that facilitates the sharing of high-quality information on African parliaments, and contributes to strengthening the capacities...

GE185-7537 BOHYE ROAD (ECOWAS HIGHWAY), NEW ASHONGMAN ESTATE, ACCRA GHANA
since 2021
Learn about civic tech, Online courses, Parliamentary and congressional monitoring
Civil Society Public Finance Management Course
parliamenthub.com/e-courses/civil-society-public-finance-management

Civil Society Public Finance Management Course

APMON is launching the “Civil Society- Public Finance Management (PFM) e-Course” for parliamentary monitoring organizations to strengthen their understanding and advocacy on parliaments’ role in PFM,...

GE185-7537 BOHYE ROAD (ECOWAS HIGHWAY), NEW ASHONGMAN ESTATE, ACCRA GHANA
Online courses, Learn about civic tech, Parliamentary and congressional monitoring
democraciacreativa.org

School of Creativity and Democracy

Courses, Online courses
Cooperative AI Course
course.aisafetyfundamentals.com/cooperative-ai

Cooperative AI Course

Cooperative AI is an emerging research field focused on improving the cooperative intelligence of advanced AI for the benefit of all.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
Artificial Intelligence, Online courses, Courses
courses
Innovating public service delivery through Digital Public Goods and Open Source
academy.itu.int/training-courses/full-catalogue/innovating-public-service-delivery-through-digital-public-goods-and-open-source

Innovating public service delivery through Digital Public Goods and Open Source

Free online course at ITU Academy funded by the EU

Geneva, Switzerland
Govtech, Online courses, Learn about civic tech
United Nations, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Digital Community Stewards Online Course
cnxus.org/digital-community-stewards-online-course/?swcfpc=1

Digital Community Stewards Online Course

A training program for digital community stewards (online group moderators and admins) focused on building social cohesion in online communities, and creating inclusive, engaging, and safe digital exp...

Brussels
Digital literacy, Social media, Applied Learning
Peace, justice, and strong institutions, hate speech, peace
Próxima Geração
aproximageracao.com

Próxima Geração

A Próxima Geração, uma associação sem fins lucrativos, tem como objetivo revitalizar a democracia portuguesa. A Próxima Geração representa a primeira Academia apartidária com contexto global em Portug...

Lisbon
since 2022
Civic literacy, Online courses
Tech Diplomacy Academy
techdiplomacyacademy.org

Tech Diplomacy Academy

Online education platform: "Learn new ways of working at the intersection of innovation, business, and geopolitics, and discover the role you or your organization can play in a future where technology...

Indiana
since 2024
Learn about civic tech, Online courses, Diplomacy
Digital Fundamentals for Public Impact
mccourt.georgetown.edu/digital-fundamentals-for-public-impact

Digital Fundamentals for Public Impact

Online course offered through Georgetown University’s Initiative on Technology and Society, the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation and the McCourt School of Public Policy: a continuing educat...

Georgetown University, 3700 O St NW, Washington, DC 20057
Learn about civic tech, Govtech, Online courses
Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence & Elections MOOC
journalismcourses.org/product/freedom-of-expression-artificial-intelligence-elections

Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence & Elections MOOC

During our four-week MOOC, you will learn about and explore the fascinating and ever-evolving world of technology and democracy, in particular the impact of artificial intelligence on freedom of expre...

Austin, TX
since 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Voting and elections, Online courses
2024 elections
Data Governance
platformable.com/products/data-governance

Data Governance

Platformable's Data Governance training products, resources and tools can help your organisation to build a comprehensive, automated, high quality data governance system.

Barcelona
Data governance, Online courses
Participate Practically
participatepractically.com

Participate Practically

‘Participate Practically’ is a 10-hour self-paced online course designed to help you plan, launch, administer and evaluate participation projects.

Prague, Czechia
since 2024
Participatory democracy, Engagement tech, Online courses
Public Sector Network
publicsectornetwork.com

Public Sector Network

Public Sector Network is a social learning platform that exists to help government around the globe break down silos, collaborate, and work together for better outcomes for citizens.

Sydney NSW, Australia
Govtech, Online courses, Learn about civic tech
MOOC Connexions Citoyennes
connexions-citoyennes.com

MOOC Connexions Citoyennes

Développez votre engagement civique grâce aux outils numériques

Africa
Online courses, Learn about civic tech
TechChange
techchange.org

TechChange

We create engaging courses and events on topics that matter

Washington, DC
Online courses, Learn about civic tech
AI for Good Coursera course
coursera.org/specializations/ai-for-good

AI for Good Coursera course

Learn AI's role in addressing big challenges. Build skills combining human and machine intelligence for positive real-world impact using AI.

since 2023
Artificial Intelligence, Online courses
Climate action
OpenNorth's Data Quality course
training.lms.opennorth.ca/catalog/info/id:194

OpenNorth's Data Quality course

This course provides users with a practical introduction to the topic and importance of data quality. It discusses key concepts and offers clear exercises on accessing good data and evaluating the qua...

Montreal, QC, Canada
Civic data, Online courses
CitizenFirst Learning and Training courses
citizenfirst.ca/our-work/learning-and-development

CitizenFirst Learning and Training courses

Individual modules Citizen-Centred Service Design Becoming Citizen-Centric Public Service Delivery Fundamentals Listening to and Understanding Citizens Continuous Service Improvement Becoming an Inclu...

Toronto
Govtech, Online courses
trainings
JournalismAI Discovery
journalismai.info/programmes/discovery

JournalismAI Discovery

JournalismAI Discovery is an interactive self-guided course that will help you understand what AI technologies can do to improve your journalism.

Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE
since 2023
Artificial Intelligence, Media, Online courses
trainings
Курсы
te-st.org/courses

Курсы

Теплица.Курсы помогает городским активистам и сотрудникам общественных организаций профессионально развиваться и получать современные разносторонние знания, чтобы успешно добиваться изменений

Moscow
Online courses, Learn about civic tech
Be There Certificate
betherecertificate.org

Be There Certificate

The Be There Certificate is a free, self-paced learning experience designed to increase mental health literacy and provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to safely support anyon...

Online courses
mental health, 2023 Webby Awards
Master on Artificial Intelligence for Public Services (AI4Gov)
ai4gov-master.eu/curriculum.html

Master on Artificial Intelligence for Public Services (AI4Gov)

A course from the Departamento de Inteligencia Artificial in Boadilla del Monte, Spain

Spain (España) 🇪🇸
since 2023
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging tech, Govtech
courses
Smart Cities Certificate
smartfutureslab.com/smart-cities-certificate

Smart Cities Certificate

The certificate in Smart Cities is an interdisciplinary program designed for working or aspiring professionals and upper-level students interested in expanding their knowledge-base in the fields of em...

Denver
since 2023
Online courses, Learn about civic tech, Smart Cities and sensors
Beat Academy
poynter.org/shop/reporting-editing/beat-academy

Beat Academy

Poynter’s Beat Academy is a virtual classroom designed to provide journalists from any newsroom the skills to tackle emerging coverage areas, like private equity, and better grounding on key topics li...

Poynter Institute for Media Studies, 3rd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL
since 2023
Media, Online courses
courses
Tech Stewardship Practice Program
programs.techstewardship.com/courses/ts-practice-program-winter-2023

Tech Stewardship Practice Program

A 12 hour asynchronous online “base” program to help you launch your practice

since 2023
Adjacent Fields, Ethical tech and responsible tech, Online courses
courses
How to tell your PERSONAL STORY for community organizers
udemy.com/course/organizing101

How to tell your PERSONAL STORY for community organizers

You'll learn how to structure and tell your own personal story in a way that's compelling and engaging, allowing you to be an effective organizer.

San Francisco
Organize campaigns, Online courses, The craft of organizing
partisan, courses
Advocacy Assembly
advocacyassembly.org

Advocacy Assembly

Advocacy Assembly is a free e-learning platform featuring dozens of courses for human rights activists, campaigners and journalists.

London
since 2015
Courses, Learn about civic tech, Online courses
trainings, courses
ONTRaC Learning Management System
lms.opennorth.ca

ONTRaC Learning Management System

This is the online learning portal of the Community Solutions Network

Canada 🇨🇦
Participatory democracy, Engagement tech, Online courses
trainings
The Listening Post Collective Playbook
listeningpostcollective.org/playbook

The Listening Post Collective Playbook

As part of the Listening Post Collective’s commitment to developing civic media + power-building resources, we’ve launched a free, self-paced, digital learning platform that guides you through launchi...

United States of America 🇺🇸
Media, Hyperlocal news and citizen media, Online courses
courses
Learn to Discern (L2D) - Media Literacy Training
irex.org/project/learn-discern

Learn to Discern (L2D) - Media Literacy Training

IREX’s Learn to Discern approach builds resilience to manipulative information by empowering those who engage with media and information to navigate it in a safe, critical, responsible, healthy, and e...

Media, Fight disinformation, Media literacy
trainings
Apolitical Microcourses
apolitical.co/microcourses

Apolitical Microcourses

Interactive online courses for 21st century public servants. Master essential skills and earn a certificate of completion.

London
Govtech, Digital literacy, Online courses
Solving Public Problems (the course)
solvingpublicproblems.org

Solving Public Problems (the course)

A free online course offered by The GovLab on: How to take advantage of technology, data and the collective wisdom in our communities to design powerful solutions to contemporary problems.

Courses, Online courses
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