Volunteering Courses and Certifications

Giving 2.0: The MOOC

183 ratings at Coursera

Learn effective philanthropy strategies and create a personalized giving plan in this 6-week course by Stanford University.

• Coursera
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care

207 ratings at Coursera

Explore healthy lifestyle choices with UC Irvine's 10-week course. Learn about mental and physical self-care through evidence-based lectures, workshops, and group discussions.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introducing the voluntary sector

16 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Introducing the voluntary sector, will guide you through some of the distinctive features and values of the voluntary sector, how organisations are funded and involve volunteers ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Recovering from a Layoff

583 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to recover from a layoff. Find out how to craft a strategy to find employment again.

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

21 Opportunities for Better Networking

117 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Expanding your contacts can lead to strong connections, increased support, and success in business and life. Discover 21 tips to help you become a more effective networker.

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Microcredential

Volunteering in the Classroom: Bringing STEM Industry into Schools

Enhance your STEM volunteering skills with this 8-week course by National STEM Learning Centre. Learn to plan engaging activities, communicate effectively, and use feedback to improve.

• FutureLearn
• 8 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Volunteering in the Classroom: Planning and Organising Practical STEM Activities

Learn how to plan and design effective STEM activities that engage young people through your volunteering.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Salesforce

Volunteer Your Salesforce Expertise

Learn how to volunteer your Salesforce expertise to help nonprofits and education organizations.

• Trailhead
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Salesforce

Cultivate Philanthropy at Work

Meet the global platform that transforms how companies and their employees donate, volunteer, and engage with causes.

• Trailhead
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

BSidesLV

Ghosts of Past, Present, and Future

Explore cybersecurity with Bob Lord in this less than 1-hour session by BSidesLV, covering topics like data accumulation and security postings.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

How to Balance

Learn from Mohamed Gamal, a student at Mansoura University, on how to balance volunteering and university studies in this TEDx talk. Gain insights on time management in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Channelizing Energy to Find Your Purpose

Explore the journey of Indian film artiste Amala Akkineni, from acting to animal welfare activism, in this TEDx talk. Learn about her work with Blue Cross of Hyderabad and more.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Spreading 5 Million Smiles

Join TEDx's short program to learn about spreading joy and positivity from Meeta Gutgutia, a fashion designer and talk show host.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

The Power of Understanding Felt Needs

Explore community engagement and sustainable transformations with Prof Albert Teo in this TEDx talk. Learn about understanding felt needs and creating impactful programs in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Once Upon a School

Join Dave Eggers in this TED talk as he inspires personal engagement with local public schools, sharing his experience with creative writing labs. Duration:

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk