Courses

Explore our range of courses on this page. You will find our open, self-paced, facilitated courses and deep dives. Whether you are new to the violence against women (VAW) prevention field or an experienced practitioner, we have courses suitable for you.

Self-paced

A self-paced course allows learners to start and complete it on their own time within the course duration. Learners can also engage with course facilitators through live sessions and discussion forums.

4-6 Hours

Transforming Gender Norms for Violence Prevention: The What, Why, and How

Learn how norms are defined, and when they may be important to consider in achieving positive outcomes for women, young people, and families. Throughout the course, you will work through these issues in the context of addressing VAW/C. If you want to learn how programmes can shift gender and social norms that perpetuate violence, then this course is for you.

4-6 hours

Prevention Essentials Refresher: the latest on what, why, & how

This is the starting point for anyone looking to understand the foundations of violence prevention programming. This course can be taken by violence prevention practitioners, feminist activists, women human rights defenders, and anyone who simply wants to understand violence against women prevention and the causes of this violence. Take the course here.

3-5 Hours

Working at the Intersection of Violence Against Women and Children

This course is for programme managers and technical leads who have experience implementing violence against children or violence against women programmes separately and would like to learn about integrating the two approaches. Take the course here.

2-3 Hours

Starting with Ourselves: Reflecting on Power, Gender, and Violence

This course is for practitioners in violence against women, violence against children, and gender-based violence. Participants of varying levels of experience and expertise are welcome to take this course. The course is open to anyone who wishes to reflect on their relationship with power, gender, and violence. Take the course here.

Facilitated

Facilitated courses are synchronous courses in which selected participants are part of a learning cohort. In a facilitated course, learners meet regularly through live sessions with the course facilitators within the course duration. Live sessions are held via Zoom.

Prevention Essentials: The Latest on What, Why & How

This is the starting point for anyone looking to understand the foundations of violence prevention programming. This course can be taken by violence prevention practitioners, feminist activists, women human rights defenders, and anyone who simply wants to understand VAW prevention and the causes of VAW. If your preferred learning mode is through weekly live sessions and engagement, sign up here for updates on the next facilitated schedule.

How to Succeed at VAW Prevention

This course is intended for individuals who work in the VAW prevention field and have taken our 'Prevention Essentials Refresher: the latest on what, why, & how (self-paced)' or facilitated course. You should be prepared to think about how the course material can be applied to your experience and context and be willing to share it with others. Sign up here for the updates on the next cohort.

Deep Dives

Deep dives are self-paced courses that offer an in-depth look into best practices in violence prevention programming. They are designed for you to acquire specialised knowledge and skills in the violence prevention field.

3-4 Hours

Supporting Parents and Caregivers: Prevention Strategies Deep Dive

This course is for programme managers and technical leads designing and implementing parenting programmes. Learn how your programmes can promote gender equity in the household and prevent violence in the family against both children and women. Take the course here.
3-4 Hours

Working with Couples: Prevention Strategies Deep Dive

This course is designed for programme managers, technical leads, and practitioners who have some experience with violence against women prevention programming. It is also open to researchers and practitioners interested in learning about working with couples to prevent intimate partner violence. Take the course here.