About this course

Amnesty International is offering this course on ‘Digital Security & Human Rights’.

We are aware that there are real risks in the digital world, but we don’t always know what to do about them. How do these threats work? How important is digital security? Where do we even start?

So, this course is a starting point for learning more about digital threats and how to boost your security online. You don’t need to have any technical knowledge—the course will instruct you through some of the key terms and concepts you need to know.

You will learn about the key human rights indications of digital security, and you will deeply explore the right to privacy and the right to freedom of expression.

Furthermore, you will be challenged to evaluate and reflect on your own practices, take practical steps to heighten your online security, and advocate for a rights-respecting digital world.

So, be ready for active learning, connecting with course learners from around the world, and becoming part of a global community devoted to defending human rights through digital security.

Course details:

Institution: AmenstyInternationalX

Provider: EdX

Language: English

Mode: Self-paced

Subject: Social Sciences

Price: Free

Certificate cost (optional): $49

Level: introductory

Duration: 3 weeks (1-2 hours/week)

Video transcript: English

Start date: Flexible deadline

Learning objectives

In this course you will learn:

• How digital security is an issue of claiming your human rights
• Some of the major threats in the digital world, and how to safeguard yourself against them
• How to protect your rights to privacy and freedom of speech
• The core mechanisms and key factors in mass surveillance
• How to take measure to advance digital security and human rights worldwide

Course benefits

You will receive a certificate that is:

• Official, verified and instructor-signed highlighting your knowledge and increasing your job success
• Easily shareable_ you can share the certificate elsewhere
• Strong motivator_ give yourself an extra incentive to complete this and other online courses
• The course designer is a prestigious international organization

How to apply?

Interested learners can apply for this course online through the following link.

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