3 Gender Studies courses

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a serious and deeply harmful practice affecting millions of girls and women around the world. Our FGM Awareness and Prevention Course offers clear, well-researched information to help learners understand the cultural, health, and legal issues surrounding FGM. Whether you're working in education, healthcare, social care or safeguarding, this course delivers the key facts and preventative approaches in a respectful, thoughtful way. It’s built to raise awareness, support early intervention, and equip learners with the right knowledge to identify risk and respond appropriately. Written with care and backed by expert-led research, this course strips away confusion and focuses on what matters most—safeguarding girls from harm. From the legal framework in the UK to the signs professionals should watch for, this course brings important learning into focus without sounding like a lecture. No fluff, no jargon—just clear, impactful content designed to leave a lasting impression. Whether you're refreshing your knowledge or learning it for the first time, this is the kind of course that helps you feel ready to act when it counts. Key Features CPD Accredited FREE PDF + Hardcopy certificate Fully online, interactive course Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet and smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to FGM Module 02: History and Prevalence Module 03: Legislation and Policies Module 04: Key Issues Associated with FGM Module 05: Mandatory Duties Module 06: Prevent FGM Module 07: Safeguarding Children & Women Learning Outcomes Recognize historical factors influencing FGM prevalence globally. Navigate legislation and policies surrounding FGM with confidence. Analyze key issues associated with Female Genital Mutilation critically. Implement mandatory duties for effective FGM prevention. Develop proactive strategies to prevent FGM in diverse contexts. Champion safeguarding initiatives for the well-being of children and women. Accreditation This course is CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certificate After completing this course, you will get a FREE Digital Certificate from Training Express. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Social workers Healthcare professionals Educators Legal professionals Community activists Human rights advocates NGO workers Students in relevant fields Career path Social Worker Healthcare Advocate Educator in Gender Studies Legal Consultant Human Rights Officer NGO Program Coordinator Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate. Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK). For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Friday 26th April, 3pm, Muirhead Tower, University of Birmingham, Arts Building – LR6, Room 222 The Department of Public Administration and Policy and CEDAR are delighted to host a public seminar on The Politics of Becoming: Anonymity and Democracy in the Digital Age by Hans Asenbaum   Oxford University Press   When we participate in political debate or protests, we are judged by how we look, which clothes we wear, by our skin colour, gender and body language. This results in exclusions and limits our freedom of expression. The Politics of Becoming explores radical democratic acts of disidentification to counter this problem. Anonymity in masked protest, graffiti, and online debate interrupts our everyday identities. This allows us to live our multiple selves. In the digital age, anonymity becomes an inherent part of everyday communication. Through our smart devices we express our selves differently. As cyborgs our identities are disrupted and reassembled. We curate self-representations on social media, create avatars, share selfies and choose the skin colour of our emojis.   The Politics of Becoming encourages us to engage in a revolution of the self. Democratic pluralism is not only a matter of institutional design but also about how we express our identities. Inner revolutions change our personal realities and plant a seed for democratic futures.   Hans Asenbaum is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. His research interests include radical democracy, queer and gender studies, digital politics, and participatory research methods. In 2022 he received the ECPR Rising Star Award. Hans is the author of The Politics of Becoming: Anonymity and Democracy in the Digital Age (Oxford University Press, 2023) and co-editor of Research Methods in Deliberative Democracy (with Ercan, Curato and Mendonça, Oxford University Press, 2022). His work has been published in the American Political Science Review, New Media & Society, Politics & Gender, and the International Journal of Qualitative Methods. Friday 26th April, 3pm, Arts Building – LR6, Room 222, University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT

Throughout this course, we explore key topics including the historical context of LGBTQ+ rights, the impact of societal attitudes on mental health, and the importance of affirming practices in therapy. You will also learn about the intersectionality of LGBTQ+ identities with other aspects of diversity, such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, providing a holistic view of your clients’ experiences. Our goal is to create a deeper understanding and awareness of the LGBTQ+ community, empowering you to build meaningful, respectful relationships with clients and colleagues from all backgrounds. By the end of this course, you will be better equipped to challenge biases, advocate for inclusivity, and support the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.