Citizen Engagement Courses and Certifications

Alan Turing Institute

Technology and Public Participation in Constitution-Making - Felix-Anselm van Lier, Max Planck

Explore how digital platforms and machine learning can enhance citizen engagement in policy-making, addressing challenges and opportunities in direct democracy initiatives.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Online Learning Campus - World Bank Group

Citizen Engagement: A Game Changer for Development

Learn about citizen engagement and critically analyze how it can be leveraged most effectively to achieve development results.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ethical Cities: Shaping the Future of Your City

Understand the problems cities face and learn how they can be resolved with ethical solutions.

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

Rule of Law and Democracy in Europe

11 ratings at edX

Critical and interdisciplinary introduction to democracy and the rule of law in the European Union (EU).

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

CEC;  Chaudhary Devi Lal University

Fundamentals of Citizen Centric Governance

Explore citizen-centric governance dynamics, from local structures to digital innovations. Learn about accountability, transparency, and service delivery mechanisms for effective public administration.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT);  KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Transforming Urban Mobility: Governing the Transformation to Sustainable Systems

Discover the top methods for governing a sustainable urban mobility plan and strategy (SUMPS) that boosts a city’s prospects.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

RMIT;  European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Fostering Inclusive Citizen Engagement in Urban Development

Develop the skills, knowledge, and strategies to foster inclusive citizen engagement in urban development.

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

RMIT;  European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Clean Air for Urban Liveability

Understand how cities can improve urban air quality to support the health and wellbeing of its citizens.

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

RMIT;  European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow

Learn why bringing nature into cities is essential for future urban planning, and how to do it successfully.

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

The Aspen Institute

A Better City for Who? - Open, Collaborative, and Distributed Governance for DC Residents

Exploring open, collaborative governance for inclusive urban development. Discusses innovative approaches to city management that prioritize citizen outcomes and cross-sector partnerships, with a focus on benefiting underserved communities.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED-Ed

Demand a More Open-Source Government

Explore the potential of open data in government, participatory democracy, and citizen engagement for a more transparent and collaborative society.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Embracing Curiosity to Address Complex Challenges

Explore how curiosity drives effective public policy, fostering data-driven decision-making and citizen engagement to tackle complex societal challenges and create lasting positive impact.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Diverse Voices - A Blueprint for Inclusive Development Policies

Exploring the importance of citizen input and data-driven systems in shaping effective development policies for diverse communities, emphasizing inclusive decision-making processes.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Urban Spaces - Idea, Plan & Action

Explore sustainable urban development, balancing growth with environmental preservation. Learn about innovative approaches like Miyawaki Urban Forests and citizen involvement in creating thriving, green cities.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

EuroPython Conference

Digital Transformation in the Fight Against Coronavirus

Explore how Goiás state in Brazil leveraged digital transformation and machine learning to enhance public services and information dissemination during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk