We believe that educating ourselves on the topics of Gender-Based Violence, Intimate Parnter Violence, and Domestic Violence is an ongoing process, and that it is important to keep up to date with new research and materials that can help educate us on these topics. Below we have put together a list of different training modules, e-leraning, and educational platforms that have a focus on these sections of relationship violence.
Online Courses
Many Universities and educational programs have put together different certificates and training modules that center around the education and prevention of Gender-Based Violence, Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence. Below are just some of the courses that are available to learn more about these topics that have been taken from a larger pool of online learning modules and courses.
Course Name |
Offered By |
Cost |
Length |
Certification |
Description |
Sheffield University (through class central) |
Free (Audit) |
3-Weeks Self Paced |
Can Pay for Completion Certificate |
This course addresses the role of gender in domestic violence and teaches how to recognize the various forms of violence and abuse. By the end of this course, you will feel more confident to help support domestic violence victims and survivors. |
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Curtin University (through class central) |
Free (Audit) |
8-Weeks (1-2 hours per week) |
Can Pay for Completion Certificate |
This course discusses the prevalence of domestic violence, and gives information on coercive control and gaslighting, as well as the costs of domestic violence and how you can help. |
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Edukators London Ltd. (through Alison) |
Free |
4-5 Hours |
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Certificate Available Upon Completion |
This course examines how to report abuse and explores the signs of abuse in a relationship. This course teaches you how to help adults and children affected by domestic violence, and how to report an incident in confidence. |
Course Name |
Offered By |
Cost |
Length |
Certification |
Description |
Gender-Based Violence: Responding to Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse |
University of Glasgow (through Future Learn) |
Free |
4-Weeks (4 hours per week) |
Digital Certificate when Eligible |
This course describes the spectrum of gender-based violence and understanding of intimate partner violence and abuse (IPVA) through the lens of gender. Identifying the signs of IPVA and understanding how to respond appropriately are goals of this course. |
Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers |
Johns Hopkins University (through Coursera) |
Free |
Approximately 22 hours |
Shareable Certificate Available Upon Completion |
This course introduces learners to a global perspective on Gender-Based Violence with a review of the new WHO guidelines on responding to violence. This course describes the global epidemiology of GBV and links GBV to poor health, describes psychosocial supports, and articulates challenges and strategies for integrating GBV response within the health sector. |
Course Name |
Offered By |
Cost |
Length |
Certification |
Description |
Achieve CE (through Alison) |
Free |
1.5-3 Hours |
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Certificate Available Upon Completion |
This course teaches the knowledge needed to examine IPV cases, deal with IPV victims and alleviate actions and habits that may endanger an individuals’ health. |
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Western University |
Free |
Approximately 1.5 Hours |
Certificate Available Upon Completion |
This course is designed as a support for anyone who is concerned about people who experience intimate partner violence, whether it is information you are seeking for yourself or you are concerned about someone you know. |