Community Organizing Courses and Certifications

Grassroots Resistance to Fracking in Texas

Discover how a South Asian immigrant mother led a successful grassroots movement against fracking in conservative Texas, highlighting the power of community activism and environmental advocacy.

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

Weaving Empowerment - Stitching Hope and Inspiring Change

Ruma Devi's inspiring journey from adversity to global success, empowering women through traditional needlework and entrepreneurship, showcasing the transformative power of resilience and community support.

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

Mahindra Humanities Center

Abolition, Activism, and the University - Practitioner Perspectives on Transformative Justice in Boston

Grassroots organizers discuss transformative justice, abolitionist ideas, and community activism in Boston, exploring how these movements should shape university studies and societal change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Citizen's Participation in Governance - The Future of Development

Explore how active citizen involvement in governance can drive societal development, with insights from public policy expert Bukola Idowu on democratic participation and community organizing.

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

Creating a Community Where Recovery Is Probable

Devin Lyall shares her journey through addiction recovery and discusses the importance of community support in making recovery probable, emphasizing the need for inclusive, supportive services.

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

The Aspen Institute

You're More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen's Guide to Making Change Happen - Eric Liu

Explore strategies for effective civic engagement and learn how to harness your power as a citizen to create meaningful change in society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Challenging Injustice and Building Unity - Insights from Father Pfleger

Inspiring talk by Rev. Michael Pfleger on social justice, racial equality, and community activism. Shares insights from 40+ years of ministry and advocacy in Chicago's African-American neighborhoods.

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

The Aspen Institute

Driving Sports Equity Through a Racial Disparity Lens

Exploring how racial equity lawsuits can address sports participation gaps for low-income girls, with insights from a New York City case creating 200 new teams in underserved schools.

• YouTube
• 26 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

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

Supporting Grassroots Power: A Call to Action

Explore community-centered grantmaking with experts discussing authentic power-sharing, lessons learned, and a call for philanthropy to examine funding practices for social change initiatives.

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

OWASP Foundation

Insecure Expectations - Testing for Common Security Issues in Rails Applications

Explore hands-on examples of security testing in Rails, learn about common vulnerabilities, and discover a new open-source tool for simplified security test writing. Gain practical skills to enhance your application's security.

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

WeAreDevelopers

Learnings from My Own JS Web School

Insights on organizing JS meetups, building a web school, and personal growth in tech. Vasilika Klimova shares experiences in community building, education, and work-life balance.

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

Web Summit

We, the People - Building and Engaging Movements

Experts discuss strategies for building and engaging social movements, exploring effective tactics, challenges, and the role of technology in modern activism and civic engagement.

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

Web Summit

Off the Grid - New Orleans After Katrina

Inspiring talk on community resilience and innovative mobilization in post-Katrina New Orleans, highlighting lessons learned and progress made over a decade.

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