Training & Course Announcement-edX
About edX:
edX is a global online learning platform founded by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It offers university-level courses from leading academic institutions and organizations worldwide, providing accessible education to learners across diverse disciplines.
Free Online Course: Digital Security and Human Rights
Fields: Technology and Programming, Law, Human Rights, and Gender
Course Type: Online
Duration: 3 weeks (1–2 hours per week)
Fees: Free of charge
Certificate: Participation certificate available
Course Language: English
Course Overview:
This free online course is offered by edX in collaboration with Amnesty International. It introduces learners to the relationship between digital security and human rights, focusing on online threats and how individuals can protect their privacy and freedom of expression without requiring prior technical knowledge.
What You Will Learn:
The human rights implications of digital security
Understanding digital threats such as malware, phishing, data retention, and mass surveillance
Practical methods to protect privacy and freedom of expression
Core mechanisms and key actors involved in mass surveillance
Ways to promote digital security and human rights globally
Learning Activities:
Self-assessment and reflection on personal digital practices
Practical steps to improve online security
Engagement with learners from around the world
Advocacy for a rights-respecting digital environment
Who Should Enroll:
Individuals interested in digital rights and online security
Human rights advocates and activists
Students and professionals from non-technical backgrounds
Anyone seeking to understand digital security from a human rights perspective