Gender Studies Courses and Certifications

Doing Gender and Why it Matters

11 reviews

Understand gendered realities through an in-depth consideration of "sex" and "gender" as cultural, social and legal phenomena impacting society and how they interact with structures of power and violence using an interdisciplinary lens.

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

University of Iceland

Gender and Intersectionality

8 reviews

Gender intersects with everything. Using examples from popular culture, classical literature, and history, this course will teach you how to analyze religious texts and traditions, class divisions, racial inequality, sexualities and nationalism through a…

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

Health Across the Gender Spectrum

3 reviews

This course offers an intimate, story-based introduction to the experiences of six transgender children and their families. Through illustrated stories and short teaching videos, learners will gain a better understanding of gender identity and the gender…

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

51 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intersection of art and social justice in this 4-week course by the University of Michigan. Learn to critique art history through a gender lens, develop media projects addressing gender bias, and examine real-world social justice art projects.

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

Microcredential

Women Have Always Worked

Explore women's history in a 42-week course by Columbia University, covering their role in economy, politics, and social life from Colonial America to present day.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $200.00
• 4 courses

Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

675 ratings at Coursera

Explore LGBTQ+ history and activism in a 6-week course by the University of Colorado System, focusing on civil rights, equality, and justice.

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

University of Iceland

Gender and Development: Critical Theories and Approaches

1 review

Explore the intersection of gender and international development in this 6-week course by the University of Iceland. Learn about gender equality, peacebuilding, decolonization, and more from acclaimed experts.

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

University of Western Australia

Gender Equality

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore gender equality, its importance, and legal frameworks for inclusive policies with the University of Western Australia. This 4-week course delves into intersectionality and the language of gender equality.

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

Microcredential

Equidade de Gênero

Explore gender diversity and equity with Fundação Instituto de Administração's 17-week course. Learn to apply inclusive practices for better organizational performance.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

University of Iceland

Men, Boys and Masculinities

This course provides a solid introduction to studies on men, boys and masculinities, and addresses gendered issues relating to men and boys across a variety of fields.

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

University of Iceland

Gender, Violence and Post-Conflict States

9 ratings at edX

Learn the core theories, case studies and policy frameworks necessary for understanding the interplay between gender and violence in post-conflict contexts.

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

Women Leaders Executive Programme

107 ratings at Udemy

Women's Leadership, Skills, Management Styles, Fem-Management, Situational leadership, Work-life balance

• Udemy
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

American Psychological Association

Gender and Sexuality

Explore the concepts of sex, gender, and sexuality across the lifespan with this 8-week course by the American Psychological Association. Learn about developmental changes, gender roles, sexual identity, and more.

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

Catalyst

Understanding Gender Equity

5 ratings at edX

Understand what gender equity is, the difference between gender equity and gender equality, why it matters, and how to recognize and address gender inequity in the workplace.

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Four women’s rights activists discuss the feminist movement in the U.S., ways they’re creating change, and how you can join the fight for equality.

• MasterClass
• 2 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available