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Internet Governance

What is the Internet Governance course?

How the Internet is governed is critical. How we manage this precious global resource impacts our economic and social opportunities far into the future.

Internet Governance is the development and application by governments, the private sector, and civil society, in their respective roles, of shared principles, norms, rules, decision-making procedures, and programs that shape the evolution and use of the Internet.

This course provides an overview of Internet governance, touching on key areas such as its history, policy principles, actors and stakeholders, infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, multilingualism, and cybersecurity. The course also discusses and analyzes the multistakeholder model, examines the developmental aspects of Internet governance, and looks at the collaborative nature of achieving Internet security and resilience.

What are the course objectives?

Provide an overview of Internet governance and learn about the history of the Internet.
Understand the Internet ecosystem and discuss the multistakeholder model.
Learn about the various Internet actors and stakeholders involved in the development of the Internet and its governance.
Provide a brief background on the Internet infrastructure, standards, protocols, and systems as a basis to understand Internet governance and cover the main Internet infrastructure and principles on which the Internet operates.
Understand the main foundations of Internet law and challenges in implementation and enforcement. We will also take a look into the importance of regulation on a national level to ensure a competitive, open, and accessible Internet environment.
Learn about the different elements of cybersecurity, from both a policy and a technical perspective. Explore types of threats, national cybersecurity frameworks, and the role of various international organizations.

Who should attend this course?

This course does not have prerequisites.

You should attend this course if:

You want to understand how the Internet is governed and learn about the history of the Internet.
You would like to learn about Internet actors and stakeholders’ groups.
You would like to understand Internet policy principles, regulatory frameworks and Internet infrastructure, standards, protocols, and systems.
You want to help to shape the future of the Internet.

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.

Enroll for the September Course

When do I start?

This course lasts four weeks. Registration period opens three weeks prior to the course start date.

11 September – 6 October 2023

Course duration

Moderated course
(with an instructor)

Duration:
4 weeks

Available in
English, French, Spanish and Arabic

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