Community Empowerment Courses and Certifications

Empowering communities

5 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Empowering communities, discusses the most common forms of community empowerment, and explores the barriers to community empowerment and ways that these can be overcome. It will ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Hackaday

Kate Reed - Interactive Sculptures to Empower Community

Explore interactive sculptures that empower communities by encouraging anonymous sharing of personal vulnerabilities, fostering connection and understanding through public art installations.

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

TEDx

The Powers of Community - Liberation from Development Work in Fisheries

Explore community empowerment in fisheries through sustainable practices, civic engagement, and inclusive initiatives. Discover how collective action can drive positive change and create meaningful impact in coastal communities.

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

TEDx

Reclaiming Your Identity to Empower Change

Inspiring talk on leveraging personal identity and healing to drive systemic change, drawing from experiences in foster care and education to empower marginalized communities.

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

TEDx

Empowering Local Communities Through Charitable Projects

Discover how charitable projects can empower local communities, create lasting support, and provide disadvantaged children with better futures through active participation and service work.

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

Justice, fairness and mediation

3 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Justice, fairness and mediation, considers the concepts of justice and fairness from various perspectives but mainly focuses on effective policing and community empowerment. 

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Public Health and Nursing: Healing the Community

Promote long term health and wellbeing in the community and understand the role of community development in health promotion.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

TEDx

Intersectional Advocacy Sets the Foundation for Our Future

1 review

Explore how supporting diverse social groups fosters lasting connections and societal progress. Dorien Rogers shares insights on intersectional advocacy and its impact on equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

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

The Aspen Institute

Advancing Racial Equity and Environmental Justice - Opportunity, Justice, and The Power of Place

Exploring the intersection of environmental justice, conservation, and racial equity, with insights on community power, policy, and strategies for addressing current crises affecting Black and Indigenous communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Hunger and Health: The Devastating Impact of Structural Racism

Explore the profound connection between structural racism, hunger, and health outcomes, examining systemic inequalities and their far-reaching consequences on marginalized communities.

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

The Aspen Institute

Youth Leaders Unlocking Justice - Advancing Community Transformation in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Exploring youth-led initiatives in Lawrence, MA to address inequities and promote community transformation, featuring insights from young leaders and local organizations on advancing justice and safety.

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

The Aspen Institute

Shared Prosperity: Building Power for an Equitable Rural Economy

Explore strategies for building inclusive, vibrant rural economies through racial equity, community empowerment, and diverse workforce development. Learn from successful initiatives and gain actionable insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Global Entrepreneurs Advancing Accessible Climate Solutions

Innovative entrepreneurs showcase affordable climate adaptation solutions for underserved communities, including greenhouse technology, seaweed harvesting, and off-grid refrigeration.

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

The Aspen Institute

Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

Explore the transformative power of art on the brain, body, and behavior through neuroscience insights and real-world applications, featuring discussions with experts and a live musical demonstration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Forging Healthier Communities Through Civic Engagement

Explore how civic engagement fosters community well-being through voting, advocacy, and volunteerism. Learn from local leaders about inclusive participation and its impact on health and belonging.

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