Learn to use mobile in your work through this online course
Application for Social Impact Lab’s upcoming online course, “Scalable, Low-Cost Technologies for Civil Society Organizations”, is still on. The course will run from 06 October- 24 November 2015.
This is the third time the course is running, and there are some exciting new features and adjustments, including expanding core language resources and better optimizing of the time and formats for low-bandwidth users and working professionals.
What is the course about?
The course will guide participants through the use of FrontlineSMS and FrontlineCloud. Modules focus on using the SMS-based two-way communication platform in your programs, and participants will be directly supported to build a project portfolio of their own submitted work based on course assignments, in around 2-3 hours per week. Other topics include how to design mobile-centered or mobile-enabled projects, risk-mapping, data integrity and ethics considerations when using ICTs and mobile phones in civil society, democracy, transparency, and accountability initiatives. The course is made possible by a grant from the United Nations Democracy Fund.
Who is this course for?
The course is designed for people at small and medium organizations, primarily non-profits and NGOs focused on democracy, civic engagement, transparency and accountability and low-bandwidth users. However, you will need internet connectivity in order to participate in the course.
What is the commitment?
Participants will spend about 2-3 hours each week engaging with the platform and materials, with optional online clinic hours offered twice a week for people who want to ask questions in real-time. The course will run for 7 weeks from 06 October- 24 November 2015. The first two modules run for two weeks, since it will take more time to set you up on the software than it will to teach you about new features once you get going. This also allows you to more easily integrate it into your work schedule!
For more information and to apply click here
New Deadline: Sunday, 4 October.
