This free online course by Harvard University (via HarvardX / edX) examines American electoral politics, including public opinion, parties, interest groups, and media influence. Learn how polling works, what drives voter behavior, and gain insights applicable to comparative electoral research.
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This free online course by the Alliance of Democracies explores disinformation and deepfake threats in elections. Learn how fake news and AI-generated media can undermine electoral integrity, examine cases like foreign election interference, and discover strategies to detect and counter false narratives.
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This free, self-paced course by the Council of Europe Electoral Assistance Division (via the HELP platform) trains domestic election observers and civil society on legal frameworks, observation procedures, and results monitoring. Quizzes and a certificate help build capacity for transparent and credible elections.
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This free, self-paced e-learning course by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) teaches ODIHR’s election observation methodology. Learn about international standards, mission organization, and observer roles, with quizzes in each module and a certificate upon completion.
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This free, self-paced e-learning series by Election Observation and Democracy Support (EODS), European Union, prepares participants for EU Election Observation Missions. Courses cover Short- and Long-Term Observer roles, the full electoral cycle, and safety in the field, with certificates available upon completion.
EU Election Observation Mission E-Learning (Short-Term and Long-Term Observers) Read More »
This free, self-paced 3-hour course by Stanford University (via Coursera) explores how digital tools and platforms affect elections and democracy. Using the 2020 U.S. presidential election as a case study, it examines social media, misinformation, polarization, and strategies to support electoral integrity.
How Technology is Shaping Democracy and the 2020 Election Read More »