Activism Courses and Certifications

Women Making History: Ten Objects, Many Stories

5 ratings at edX

Learn how American women created, confronted, and embraced change in the 20th century while exploring ten objects from Radcliffe’s Schlesinger Library.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American Prophet: The Inner Life and Global Vision of Martin Luther King, Jr.

This course looks at Martin Luther King's life through the documents that have survived from the past.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Change the World

6 reviews

Learn how to initiate positive change by addressing global challenges such as poverty, environment, and healthcare in this 6-week course from Wesleyan University.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Global #MeToo Movement

The Global #MeToo Movement: How Social Media Propelled A Historic Movement and The Law Responded

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Language Revival: Securing the Future of Endangered Languages

4 reviews

Learn how the world’s endangered languages are revived and why this process is critical to preserving cultural identity.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

UC Santa Cruz

Feminism and Social Justice

6014 ratings at Coursera

In the course, Professor Aptheker presents a broad definition of feminism that serves to frame three significant events in the history of feminism and social justice.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Take Action: From Protest to Policy

Learn strategies for transforming activism into policy change with this 6-week course from Wesleyan University. Gain skills in mobilizing constituents, cross-platform communication, stakeholder analysis, and local action.

• Coursera
• 1 day 9 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Unpacking Activism

Explore the dynamics of activism with Davidson College's 4-week course. Understand power structures, societal contexts, and how personal identities influence actions in activism.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Wellesley College

Global Social Change

Learn how everyday people in China, Bangladesh, Mexico, and the U.S. transform the world around them and advocate for social change.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Victoria University of Wellington

Restorative Justice and Practice: Emergence of a Social Movement

Learn about the history and impact of restorative justice in Aotearoa New Zealand and its relevance to you.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Duke;  Creative Time

ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

140 ratings at Coursera

Duke University's 7-week course explores the intersection of art and social movements, featuring guest lectures from renowned artists and activists. No prior experience required.

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Words With Meaning With Olivia Wilde

Join Olivia Wilde in a less than 1-hour course as she learns layout and hand-lettering with Jessica Hische. Discover your hidden talents in design and activism.

• Skillshare
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Instagram Illustration: Make Shareable Art for Social Change

Learn to create impactful Instagram illustrations for social change with artist Danielle Coke. Develop your message, create art, and maximize its impact. Suitable for all levels.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Design Rebel: Socially Conscious Design

Learn to use design for social good in this short course. Harness creativity, turn passion into action, and become a social entrepreneur. Create a mini activism poster as a project.

• Skillshare
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

American History Since 1865: Tutoring Solution

Master key topics in American history post-1865 with this 18-hour comprehensive tutoring course, supplementing class lectures and textbook reading.

• Study.com
• 17 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course