This free, self-paced course by the University of Michigan (via Coursera), taught by Prof. J. Alex Halderman, explores the security and future of electronic and Internet voting. Learn about voting machine vulnerabilities, cybersecurity, and policy measures to protect democratic integrity in the digital era.
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This free, self-paced training by AfricTivistes (Charter Project Africa) explores democratic governance in Africa through five courses aligned with the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance. Learners gain skills in electoral cycles, civic participation, human rights, and AU engagement, with quizzes, discussions, and certificates upon completion.
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This free, self-paced course by Arizona State University (News Co/Lab, Cronkite School of Journalism), with support from the Facebook Journalism Project, teaches digital media literacy and civic engagement. Learn to assess news, spot misinformation, and engage responsibly online, with approximately 6 hours of videos, interviews, and exercises.
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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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