Gender Studies Courses and Certifications

Gender Representation in the Media

Explore how women are represented in the media and reflect on what it means for contemporary society and culture.

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

Gender, Violence and Post-Conflict States

15 ratings at edX

Learn the core theories, case studies and policy frameworks necessary for understanding the interplay between gender and violence in post-conflict contexts.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Men, Boys and Masculinities

5 ratings at edX

This course provides a solid introduction to studies on men, boys and masculinities, and addresses gendered issues relating to men and boys across a variety of fields.

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

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Gender and Literature

Explore gender theory through literary texts and cultural conditions, examining masculinity, femininity, and gendered classifications in various works and media.

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

IIT Roorkee;  NPTEL

Performative Gender and Religions in South Asia

Explore performative gender and religions in South Asia, focusing on Bhakti and Sufi traditions. Examine Sanskrit dramaturgy, folk and classical performances, and their cinematic adaptations in contemporary times.

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

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Feminism : Concepts and Theories

Explore feminism's evolution, key concepts, and contemporary relevance through diverse lenses including history, theory, and popular culture. Gain insights into feminist movements and their impact on everyday life.

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

Catalyst

Understanding Gender Equity

8 ratings at edX

Understand what gender equity is, the difference between gender equity and gender equality, why it matters, and how to recognize and address gender inequity in the workplace.

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

American Psychological Association

Gender and Sexuality

9 ratings at edX

Explore sex, gender, and sexuality across the lifespan, examining biological, psychological, and cultural aspects. Apply insights to personal experiences and social interactions.

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

Gender & Violence

Explore gender-based violence, discrimination, and inequality through societal structures, examining policies, laws, and educational approaches for creating an equitable society free from gender-based harm.

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

CEC;  Nambol Sanoi College

Women, Power and Politics

Explores women's roles in politics, power dynamics, and societal structures through a feminist lens. Examines key issues like patriarchy, gender construction, and women's movements in India.

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

IIT Roorkee;  NPTEL

Contextualizing Gender

Explore gender's intersectional nature through interdisciplinary frameworks, examining inequality, sexuality, masculinity, and emerging concepts like post-human in the context of AI and cyborg technologies.

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

Gender Inclusive Urban Spaces: Issues and Questions

Explore urban gender inclusivity challenges in Global South cities, focusing on infrastructure, governance, and marginalization of minorities through case studies from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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

Intro to Gender & Sexuality Course (How To)

46-minute Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) course: In this seminar, we'll do an overview of gender and sexuality. We will breakdown these ter...

• Treehouse
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Four women’s rights activists discuss the feminist movement in the U.S., ways they’re creating change, and how you can join the fight for equality.

• MasterClass
• 2 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

AI- From Algorithms to Ethics - ACM WomENcourage 2020

Explores gender fairness in AI, highlighting biases in data and algorithms. Emphasizes transparency and explainability for trustworthy AI development. Discusses case studies and proposes solutions for gender-neutral machine learning.

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