Social Justice Courses and Certifications

Pets, Politics and Pandemics

Explore systems theory with Columbia University's 5-week course. Learn to apply theoretical methods to real-life situations, tackling topics like social justice, climate change, and disinformation.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Black Studies - Spring 2017

Explore Black Studies with MIT's online material, featuring insights from Noam Chomsky. Topics include neoliberalism, immigration, racism, and social justice. Requires 4-5 hours.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Rice University's 22-week course offers strategies for effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in organizations, providing tools and best practices for successful DE&I implementation.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Anti-Racism I

243 ratings at Coursera

Explore the concept of race and racism in the US with the University of Colorado Boulder's 3-week course. Learn to discuss "whiteness", understand systemic racism, and become an anti-racist.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Inclusive Energy Systems - Exploring Sustainable Energy for All

Explore the impact of social and technological changes on the future provision of clean and affordable energy services. Learn how to navigate towards an inclusive energy system for all world citizens, while satisfying greenhouse gas emission reduction ta…

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

UC Santa Cruz

Feminism and Social Justice

6017 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)

University System of Maryland;  University of Michigan

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Interprofessional Strategies for Prevention and Response

Explore strategies to prevent and respond to intimate partner violence in this 5-week course by the University System of Maryland. Gain insights from public health, social justice, and legal perspectives.

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

The Rooseveltian Century

54 ratings at Coursera

Explore the impact of the Roosevelts on the 20th century in this 5-week course by Leiden University. Learn to analyze primary sources, conduct research, and develop historical interpretations.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Pedagogy across Europe

59 ratings at Coursera

Explore social pedagogy across Europe with this 9-week course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Gain insights into social justice, well-being, and inclusion in educational and care settings.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

20 ratings at Coursera

This micro-course explores some of the major histories, migrations, artists and activists that have contributed to the presence and survival of Black people in Canada. The course tracks Canada’s evolving relationship to Blackness and Black people, while…

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

Disciplined Approach to Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurs transform societies across the world. Further your passion for social change by gaining the relevant knowledge and tools to build a strong, sustainable business entity committed to social innovation.

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

Population 10 Billion: Researching Global Issues

6 reviews

Learn how university researchers from different disciplines work together to solve some of the world's biggest problems.

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

Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification

25 ratings at Coursera

Explore the cultural impacts of gentrification and housing displacement in a 4-week course by the University of Glasgow. Gain insights into neighborhood changes and social-spatial interactions.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 49 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)

Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

Explore employee ownership as a tool for wealth sharing in this 4-week course by Rutgers University. Learn its benefits, forms, and implementation for a more equitable economy.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)