Gender Studies Courses and Certifications

Doing Gender and Why it Matters

12 reviews

Understand gendered realities through an in-depth consideration of "sex" and "gender" as cultural, social and legal phenomena impacting society and how they interact with structures of power and violence using an interdisciplinary lens.

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

Open Online Course on Gender and Environment

10 reviews

Explore the interconnections between gender and environment, gaining tools to mainstream gender in sustainable development across various environmental sectors.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Gender and Intersectionality

8 reviews

Gender intersects with everything. Using examples from popular culture, classical literature, and history, this course will teach you how to analyze religious texts and traditions, class divisions, racial inequality, sexualities and nationalism through a…

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

Health Across the Gender Spectrum

3 reviews

This course offers an intimate, story-based introduction to the experiences of six transgender children and their families. Through illustrated stories and short teaching videos, learners will gain a better understanding of gender identity and the gender…

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Plays with Words - Language and Gender in Comedy

Explore the intersection of language, gender, and comedy through performances and discussions with comedians, scholars, and improv artists, offering insights into the role of words in shaping humor and social dynamics.

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

Gender and the Business of Fiction - Influence on Literature and Reception

Explore gender's impact on literary fiction's creation, reception, and recognition through insights from industry experts in this thought-provoking panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

74 ratings at Coursera

Explore the power of art in addressing social justice and gender equality, focusing on women's work erasure. Learn to critique art history, develop creative projects, and examine real-world examples of socially conscious art.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

701 ratings at Coursera

Explore LGBTQ+ history, identities, and activism. Examine social constructs of gender and sexuality. Apply queer theory to contemporary issues and personal experiences.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Politics of Gender and Culture in 1970s America - Lecture 20

Explore 1970s social turmoil through black music and film. Analyze Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and blaxploitation movies to understand cultural responses to political and social issues of the era.

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

Queer Theory and Gender Performativity - Lecture 23

Explore Judith Butler's queer theory, gender performativity, and their relation to Foucault's work. Examine key concepts, methodologies, and implications for identity politics and literary analysis.

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

Microcredential

Women Have Always Worked

Explore women's historical contributions to America's economy, politics, and society from Colonial times to present, challenging traditional narratives and examining the complexities of equality and sisterhood.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $200.00
• 4 courses

Veiling

11 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course explores controversies associated with the practice of 'veiling' within Islam. The Islamic 'veil', be it in the form of the hijab, niqab, jilbab or burqa (we shall explore this ...

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

Gender Equality

93 ratings at Coursera

Explore gender equality theories, laws, and intersectionality. Learn to use correct terminology and understand the challenges in achieving equality across various identities and contexts.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Beginner's Guide to Trans 101

889 ratings at Udemy

A Foundational Course in Transgender/Gender Studies

• Udemy
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

Equidade de Gênero

Aprenda conceitos e práticas de equidade de gênero, desenvolva habilidades para promover inclusão e liderança balanceada nas organizações, visando melhor desempenho e vantagem competitiva.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses