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Introduction to Online Trust and Safety

What is the Introduction to Online Trust and Safety course?

The Introduction to Online Trust and Safety course helps learners understand the essential principles of staying safe online. Through nine short, self-paced videos, participants gain practical knowledge on how to protect personal data, secure accounts and devices, recognize scams and misinformation, and browse safely. The course emphasizes simple, actionable steps that individuals can apply immediately to strengthen their online habits and reduce everyday digital risks.

What are the course objectives?

Identify and avoid common online scams and phishing attempts.
Strengthen account and device security by using strong passwords, keeping software up to date, and enabling two-factor authentication.
Manage personal privacy settings across social media and messaging apps.
Evaluate the trustworthiness of websites and mobile applications.
Recognize misinformation and verify content before sharing.
Respond appropriately after clicking or downloading something suspicious.
Practice safe browsing habits, including the use of a VPN and HTTPS.

What are the expected outcomes of this course?

Learners who complete this course will develop practical knowledge and skills to improve their online trust and safety.
They will learn how to recognize common scams and misleading content, take steps to protect their accounts, devices, and personal information, and make informed decisions about the apps and websites they use.
The course equips learners with simple, actionable habits that reduce their risk of harm online. By the end, learners will also be able to apply these skills in their daily lives and support others in their communities to stay safe online.

Who should attend this course?

This course does not have prerequisites

You should attend this course if:

You want to understand and adopt best practices in online trust and safety.
You are newly connected to the Internet and want to develop digital safety skills.
You want to strengthen your personal or professional online trust and safety practices.

How do I enroll in a course?

How do I access the learning platform as an Internet Society member?

As an Internet Society member, you can log into learning.internetsociety.org with your member login credentials. There is no need to create a new account. If you do not remember your login information, select Forgot Login? to be emailed your username and receive a link to reset your password. Once logged in, you will be able to view the course catalog and select the course you’d like to enroll in.

How do I access the learning platform as a non-member?

Both guests and Internet Society members can access the learning platform. To register as either, click Register on the login box at learning.internetsociety.org. Next, either register as a member or click on the guest registration form to register as a guest. Once you create an account, you can use the credentials you created (username and password) to log into learning.internetsociety.org. Once logged in, you will be able to view the course catalog and enroll in courses.

How do I enroll in a course?

Browse available courses in the course catalog or use the search bar to find the course you would like to enroll in. On each course page, click the “Enroll” button in the top right corner of the page to immediately be added to a course. Once you have successfully been enrolled, you will be able to see the course under “My Courses and Learning Plans”. You will also be able to see information about the course instructor, view the course’s forums, and access any modules that are available. If the course has not yet started, you will not see any modules until the day the course begins.

How do I join the waitlist for a course?

If you are on a course page and the button in the top right corner of the page reads “Enroll (Waiting List)”, this means the course has reached the maximum number of participants able to enroll. You can click the button to join the waitlist for the course and you will be notified if a spot becomes available.

How do I select the right course format?

When browsing the course catalog, you will see multiple versions of the same course available. All courses are available in English, French, and Spanish so first select the right language for you. You can do this by selecting the language of your choice in the left-hand filter in the course catalog or choosing the course that denotes the correct language (EN=English, FR=French, ES=Spanish).

You also have the option to choose the format that will work best for your connection type. All courses have 3 format options: high bandwidth, low bandwidth, and text-based for all connections. You can filter by bandwidth option in the left-hand filter on the course catalog or select the “Additional Information” tab when viewing a course to see which bandwidth connection you have selected.

If you have any questions about which version is best for you, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] to get assistance.

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Self-paced tutorial

Duration:
approximately 35 minutes

Available in
English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish

Offered online all year

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