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Internet Society Chapter Management Essentials

What is the Internet Society Chapter Management Essentials course?

This course helps you learn what it takes to successfully run an Internet Society chapter. It includes tips on how to engage local communities to achieve our collective vision. It also covers topics such as fundraising, growing membership, developing activities, and communicating effectively.

What are the course objectives?

Learn how to successfully lead a chapter.
Find out how to find funding to create and implement a chapter.
Learn how to grow the membership of a chapter.
Discover how to develop activities, programs, and events for a chapter.

Who should attend this course?

The Chapter Handbook is a companion for this course and covers everything leaders need to get started and sustain a successful Internet Society chapter.

You should attend this course if:

You are a new Internet Society chapter leader or if you consider becoming one to help us create an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone.
You have already been a chapter leader for a while and you would like a refresher on some of the chapter management fundamentals, as well as some of the chapter-related standards, policies, and requirements of the Internet Society.
You want to contribute to the development of the Internet in your country and region by engaging the local community around Internet-related topics at the intersection of technology, policy, and development, and by raising awareness about Internet-related issues.

How do I enroll in a course?

How do I access the learning platform as an Internet Society member?

As an Internet Society member, you can log into learning.internetsociety.org with your member login credentials. There is no need to create a new account. If you do not remember your login information, select Forgot Login? to be emailed your username and receive a link to reset your password. Once logged in, you will be able to view the course catalog and select the course you’d like to enroll in.

How do I access the learning platform as a non-member?

Both guests and Internet Society members can access the learning platform. To register as either, click Register on the login box at learning.internetsociety.org. Next, either register as a member or click on the guest registration form to register as a guest. Once you create an account, you can use the credentials you created (username and password) to log into learning.internetsociety.org. Once logged in, you will be able to view the course catalog and enroll in courses.

How do I enroll in a course?

Browse available courses in the course catalog or use the search bar to find the course you would like to enroll in. On each course page, click the “Enroll” button in the top right corner of the page to immediately be added to a course. Once you have successfully been enrolled, you will be able to see the course under “My Courses and Learning Plans”. You will also be able to see information about the course instructor, view the course’s forums, and access any modules that are available. If the course has not yet started, you will not see any modules until the day the course begins.

How do I join the waitlist for a course?

If you are on a course page and the button in the top right corner of the page reads “Enroll (Waiting List)”, this means the course has reached the maximum number of participants able to enroll. You can click the button to join the waitlist for the course and you will be notified if a spot becomes available.

How do I select the right course format?

When browsing the course catalog, you will see multiple versions of the same course available. All courses are available in English, French, and Spanish so first select the right language for you. You can do this by selecting the language of your choice in the left-hand filter in the course catalog or choosing the course that denotes the correct language (EN=English, FR=French, ES=Spanish).

You also have the option to choose the format that will work best for your connection type. All courses have 3 format options: high bandwidth, low bandwidth, and text-based for all connections. You can filter by bandwidth option in the left-hand filter on the course catalog or select the “Additional Information” tab when viewing a course to see which bandwidth connection you have selected.

If you have any questions about which version is best for you, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] to get assistance.

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What are chapters?

Chapters are independent entities that work together with the Internet Society to advance our mission of a bigger and stronger Internet. They provide unique regional perspectives on emerging Internet issues, are passionate about our mission, and are committed to furthering our goals and objectives in their own communities.

Chapters bring together Internet Society members to support our shared vision of an Internet for everyone by organizing educational events, community programs, public policy input, and networking opportunities.

Self-paced tutorial

Duration:
approximately 3-4 hours

Available in
English, French and Spanish

Offered online all year

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