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Participating in the Internet: How to Engage Actively in Cyberspace

Become an active participant in Internet ecosystems by mastering its management, governance, and communities.

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Participating in the Internet: How to Engage Actively in Cyberspace

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    3 weeks
  • Weekly study

    3 hours
  • Languages

    English, Italiano, Español, Français, PortuguêsEnglish, Italiano
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Actively navigate cyberspace with expert insights from Keio University

Despite its scale, the Internet remains a fragile ecosystem. Without effective governance and active participation, it’s prone to various kinds of threats. But what exactly does a healthy Internet look like and how can you contribute to its ecosystem?

Discover the answers to these questions and more with this online course from Keio University. Delve into the inner workings of the Internet, learning more about its history, management, governance, and collaborative nature.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to apply the insights you’ve learned to different worldwide forums, contributing to advancing a safer and more inclusive digital landscape.

Become a cyber citizen in an Internet-based society

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to answer the question: what makes a healthy Internet? You’ll explore the evolution of the Internet, open Internet standards, and the importance of global collaboration.

Contribute to the future of the Internet

Throughout this course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your skills into practice in real-time with access to global Internet forums and online communities.

With the skills and knowledge learned, you can become an active Internet participant and better leverage your expertise to advocate for a more open and bottom-up digital future for all.

Learn from the experts at Keio University’s Cyber Civilization Research Center (CCRC)

By joining this course, you’ll connect with a community of like-minded learners and grow your network of professionals passionate about shaping the future of the Internet.

Want to take your learning further with Keio University? Consider joining another one of their online courses to master all things Internet, such as Understanding the Internet.

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The CPD Certification Service
The CPD Certification Service:

The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.

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On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Describe the Internet ecosystem including organisations and communities support running the Internet
  • Explain the brief history of the Internet
  • Explain the concept of the multi-stakeholder model in the Internet ecosystem
  • Explain different governance aspects of the Internet from both Internet “of” and Internet “on” perspectives
  • Discuss the importance of global collaboration to make the Internet work healthier
  • Contribute to local, regional or global forums related to the Internet

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for anyone interested in knowing more about the Internet, how it works, who the players are, and how they can help shape it. No prior specialisation is required to complete this course.

Who will you learn with?

Distinguished Professor, Keio University
Founder, WIDE Project
"Internet Hall of Fame (Pioneer)"

Board member of WIDE Project

Network operations & security research
Course navigator for "Understanding the Internet"
Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University

Who developed the course?

Keio University

Keio University is Japan’s first modern institution of higher learning, and since 1858 has established itself as a leader in Japan through its continued commitment to education, research and medicine.

  • Established

    1858
  • Location

    Tokyo, Japan
  • World ranking

    Top 200Source: QS World University Rankings 2021
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