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For those interested in preparing…

What follows are some current and up-coming courses on Non-violent protest and resistance. I hope folks find them helpful. (I obtained these by augmenting my search with ChatGPT to help sort through the information morass.)

The first grouping of options is for deployment in group settings:

• Movements and Power: Civil Resistance in the 21st Century – Offered by the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC), this 4-week course runs from February 24 to March 23, 2025. Applications are due by February 16, 2025.
• Nonviolent Action: Micro-Course – Provided by the United States Institute of Peace, this self-paced course explores the history and dynamics of nonviolent movements.
• From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement – Available on Coursera, this course delves into the strategic planning behind key events in the American Civil Rights Movement.

This next group provides pointers to resources that address individual strategies to resist oppression. For the introverts in the crowd (like me) these might be useful:

• Nonviolence365® Online Training by The King Center: This self-paced course delves into Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of nonviolence, offering practical steps for individuals to address daily challenges and conflicts through nonviolent methods.
• Nonviolent Action: Micro-Course by the United States Institute of Peace: This self-paced course explores the importance of nonviolent action and how individuals can effectively bring about political, economic, and social change.
• Centre for Applied Nonviolent Action and Strategies (CANVAS): CANVAS offers resources and workshops that emphasize the importance of individual preparation and nonviolent discipline. Their teachings highlight how individuals can contribute to nonviolent movements through personal actions and strategies.