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Grow Your Internet Knowledge—And Boost Your Career
To succeed as leaders in Internet technology, policy, and business, the next generation of Internet leaders needs a wide range of skills in various disciplines.
Learning @ Internet Society empowers professionals with the knowledge you need to apply new skills, advance in your careers, and become Internet champions. The Internet Society is a global Internet education pioneer and has trained more than 100,000 learners worldwide.
Available Courses
Choose from moderated online courses, face-to-face courses, and self-paced tutorials—all free.
Our courses provide you with practical technical skills designed and delivered by Internet experts. You will gain knowledge and skills on how the Internet works, how it is governed, and how to keep the Internet and its users safe and secure. By learning with the Internet Society, you’ll be able to:
- Enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and career skills in the Internet industry
- Connect the unconnected
- Champion protocols that keep the Internet secure
- Build, promote, and defend the Internet
Moderated Courses
Self-Paced Courses
Expand Your Expertise with Tracks Learning
Learning @ Internet Society offers structured learning tracks that empower you to build deep expertise in critical Internet topics. Each track is designed to help you develop specialized skills and competencies, expand your knowledge, earn a certificate, and become part of a global alumni network that shapes a secure, open, and trustworthy Internet.
Explore our four specialization tracks and take the next step in your learning journey:
Government Track—Internet Policy and Advocacy Champion
As governments worldwide develop policies to regulate the Internet, decision-makers and public sector professionals must be equipped with the right knowledge to understand and advocate for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for all. This track is specifically designed for government officials, policymakers, and regulators who influence Internet governance, digital rights, and security frameworks. You’ll also explore the role of government encryption and policy frameworks in shaping national and global Internet ecosystems.
Courses in this track:
- Internet Governance
- What the Internet Needs to Exist
- What the Internet Needs to Thrive
- Government Encryption
Online Trust & Safety Specialist
The Internet thrives when it remains open, secure, and trusted. A safer global Internet starts with you. This track covers the fundamentals of online safety, from keeping yourself safe online to ways that all members of society are responsible for upholding privacy and security-enhancing best practices.
Courses in this track:
- Internet Governance
- Encryption
- Digital Footprints
- Privacy
- Internet Security
Network Operations Support Specialist
Master the foundational and advanced skills needed for careers in network and systems administration. This track takes you from the basics of network operations to advanced deployment strategies, equipping you to design, implement, and manage resilient network systems. You must complete all four courses to receive your network Certified Professional certificate.
Courses in this track:
- Introduction to Network Operations
- Advanced Network Operations
- IPv6 (Offered by APNIC)
- Fundamentals of Designing and Deploying Computer Networks
Internet Policy and Advocacy Champion
Learn how to effectively influence Internet policy and governance. These courses will help you gain insight into crafting policies that protect the Internet’s critical properties, openness, global connectivity, security, and trustworthiness. With these courses, you’ll learn how to analyze legislation, assess its impact on the Internet, and advocate effectively for strong encryption and user protections. By the end, you’ll be ready to advocate for an Internet that benefits everyone.
Courses in this track:
- What the Internet Needs to Exist
- What the Internet Needs to Thrive
- How to Write an Internet Impact Brief
- Encryption
Community Centered Connectivity Technicians
Too many communities around the world remain cut off from opportunities offered by the Internet, often due to limited infrastructure and a lack of local expertise. Courses in this track will teach you how to design, deploy, and maintain connectivity solutions tailored to your community’s unique needs. Beyond technical skills such as network design and wireless deployment, you’ll also learn how to lead, mentor, and inspire local initiatives to make Internet access a sustainable reality.
Courses in this track:
- Fundamentals of Designing and Deploying Computer Networks
- Community Network Readiness Assessment
- Building Wireless Community Networks
Affordable and Reliable Access Specialist
Having affordable and reliable Internet access is essential to personal economic growth, educational opportunities, and innovation. Yet, over 2.6 billion people remain unconnected, largely due to costly and unreliable Internet services. This track equips you with the knowledge and technical skills needed to design, deploy, and maintain scalable Internet infrastructure that supports affordable and reliable access in underserved areas. You’ll also explore key challenges in affordability, accessibility, and network resilience—preparing you to create impactful, real-world solutions.
Courses in this track:
- Introduction to Advanced Network Operations 1.0
- Advanced Network Operations 2.0
- Internet Exchange Point (IXP) 2.0
Government Track—Internet Policy and Advocacy Champion
As governments worldwide develop policies to regulate the Internet, decision-makers and public sector professionals must be equipped with the right knowledge to understand and advocate for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for all. This track is specifically designed for government officials, policymakers, and regulators who influence Internet governance, digital rights, and security frameworks. You’ll also explore the role of government encryption and policy frameworks in shaping national and global Internet ecosystems.
Courses in this track:
- Internet Governance
- What the Internet Needs to Exist
- What the Internet Needs to Thrive
- Government Encryption
Online Trust & Safety Specialist
The Internet thrives when it remains open, secure, and trusted. A safer global Internet starts with you. This track covers the fundamentals of online safety, from keeping yourself safe online to ways that all members of society are responsible for upholding privacy and security-enhancing best practices.
Courses in this track:
- Internet Governance
- Encryption
- Digital Footprints
- Privacy
- Internet Security
Experience the Alumni Network
When you complete a track, you are automatically eligible to join the Internet Society Alumni Network.
Being part of the Alumni Network helps you stay connected with peers and gives you access to continuous learning and sharing opportunities, as well as tools and resources to support the development of the Internet in your own communities.
What Alumni Say About Subject Tracks
The track certificate will help me with job applications and mentoring upcoming students in the field.”
I’ll use the tracks to get involved in communities and organizations with the drive to introduce the Internet in places where the Internet is needed.”
Who Can Take Courses?
Everyone. If you would like to learn about the Internet, how it works, and shape its future, our online courses are for you! Our courses are for people with different experience levels.
There are both technical and nontechnical courses in our catalog. Technical courses may have prerequisites. Please check these before enrolling in a course.
Meet Our Tutors
Our tutors are world-class experts with deep knowledge of the Internet. They support course delivery by leading live chat sessions, responding to learner questions on the course forum, and sharing their expertise with the community. Our tutors hold relevant academic qualifications and complete an annual training session certifying them to be official Internet Society tutors.
Ready to Go?
Browse the course calendar, register to create a profile, and start choosing your courses.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Our courses are offered free of charge thanks to the generous contributions of our community. Your support helps us to build the skills of over 10,000 people every year.
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