Open courses

You can enroll in these free self-directed courses and start right away. Each course will typically take a few hours to complete. You can proceed at your own pace: complete a course in a single sitting or spread your participation over time. Courses can be accessed any time that is convenient.

To enroll in a course, click on a title below.

This one hour self-directed e-learning course addresses United Nations mechanisms related to torture and a human rights-based approach to journalism.

Criminal justice systems routinely overlook the specific needs of women and girls in detention. This Bangkok Rules seek to address this. This course is part of Penal Reform International’s Toolbox on the UN Bangkok Rules. It is designed to increase your understanding of the Bangkok Rules and their implications, combining readings, multimedia, short assignments, self-assessments and case studies that allow you to apply the Rules to practical situations.

This rapid e-course places you in the role of having to supervising three staff members. You make decisions with the help of some helpful resources related to performance management. You will assess skills gaps and identify potential learning opportunities, as well as demonstrate effective supervisory techniques as part of the performance management process. You will help the staff to establish stretch goals and create a professional development plan.

HREA's Public Webinar Series includes presentations and discussions with experts on diverse topics related to human rights, international humanitarian law and related fields. Enroll to view recordings of past events.

Coaching is a leadership tool that supports others to successfully address challenges and produce results. In this rapid e-course you will learn about the four coaching styles on the Push/Pull Coaching spectrum and when coaching is most effective in addressing performance challenges. In addition, you will examine the four-step process for developing a coaching plan and will become familiar with the four basic skills of effective coaching (listening, reflecting, questioning and feedback).

Europe faces a wide range of human rights challenges, from the illegal deportation of asylum seekers to domestic violence against women. This self-directed e-course addresses five themes in particular: asylum, minority rights, human rights of women, social rights, and torture.