The Decoding Disinformation: Fostering Good Practices and Cooperation online course provides a holistic understanding of challenges and potential responses related to combatting mis- and disinformation. It covers digital policy aspects that should be addressed, governance approaches, existing and emerging regional and global policy instruments, and good practices in fighting disinformation.
It is aimed at government staff and other relevant stakeholders who bear the responsibility of shaping or implementing actions to fight mis- and disinformation within their organisations.
The course highlighted the importance of media and information literacy (MIL) in combating disinformation, particularly through education. It provided practical strategies that are highly relevant to my work in empowering youth to think critically, decode disinformation and misinformation, and make informed decisions before forwarding or posting content online.
– Ms Gloria Frimpomaah Amofah-Adjekum, Co-founder, Global Girls Impact Hub, Ghana
My goal was to enhance my ability to identify, counter and manage disinformation, particularly in political and governmental communications, and this was achieved through class discussions. I learned a lot from lecturers and fellow course participants.
– Mr Anthony Rodgers Kasunda, Presidential Press Secretary, Malawi State House
This course was an excellent opportunity to step outside my bubble and explore how disinformation is perceived in other parts of the world. Discussions with experts from different sectors provided further evidence of the complexity and multi-layered nature of the topic. I will apply the insights gained during the course in practice, working with partners worldwide to find solutions to the common challenge of disinformation, as we cannot tackle it by acting separately.
– Ms Indrė Puzinaitė, Attaché, Communication and Cultural Diplomacy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania
The course provided me with invaluable insights on policies and regulatory frameworks to combat misinformation, disinformation, and mal-information, another new word added to my vocabulary. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in understanding and addressing disinformation, especially professionals in the media and information industries.
– Ms Bilkisu Musa Kida, Principal Manager, Internet Governance Unit, Nigerian Communications Commission
The course offers a comprehensive and practical framework for addressing the complexities of mis- and disinformation. Its holistic approach, combined with actionable strategies and expert insights, has been instrumental in enhancing my ability to implement effective responses and foster cooperation in combating disinformation.
– Mr Mawuko Kudzo Kpatah, Cybersecurity Professional, Makatob IT Securities and Cisco Ghana Academy
The course was a valuable and insightful experience. I learned about mis- and disinformation and ways to tackle them, especially in areas like regulations and elections. The course gave me a clearer understanding of how disinformation spreads and how to respond to it. This knowledge will help me in my work and in dealing with misinformation more effectively.
– Ms Violeta Balan, Head of External Relations, European Integration and Communication Department, Court of Accounts of the Republic of Moldova
The course has been very beneficial and enhanced my professional work. The information disorder phenomenon is one of the significant threats to global democracy. It requires a holistic approach from the government, media (including intermediaries), private sector, civil society and educators to combat information disorder and uphold information confidentiality, integrity and availability.
– Mr Esau Lepa ‘I Matangi Tupou, Director, CERT, Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information (and Cyber), Disaster Management, Environment, Communications and Climate Change, Tonga
The course has provided fresh perspectives on how to address the challenges of misinformation, disinformation and mal-information. I particularly enjoyed the wide range of viewpoints expressed by my fellow colleagues from different parts of the world, as it shed light on how information managers in the public and private sectors are contending with these challenges.
– Ms Linda Akhigbe, Senior Special Assistant to the Nigerian President on Strategic Communications
The course content was very contemporary and relevant to current professional challenges, making it highly beneficial for my work.
– Mr Usman Dalha Usman, Internet Governance Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission
The course was transformative in enhancing my understanding of combating digital disinformation effectively. The interactive role-playing exercises and real-world scenarios provided practical insights that are highly relevant to my work in cybersecurity and digital literacy advocacy.
– Mr Brighton Masumba, Software Engineer, Cybersecurity and AI Expert, Digital Literacy Advocate, Education Coordinator, Internet Society Zambia; CEO, Kuhanda Technology
The course was not just insightful; it felt essential. In a world flooded with half-truths and manipulated narratives, the course gave me the tools — and the confidence — to approach information with a sharper, more critical eye. What stood out most was the balance between expert knowledge and practical exercises, making it not only a learning experience but a mindset shift.
– Ms Patricia Cebuc, Public Consultant, Civitta, Moldova
The Decoding Disinformation course was insightful and highly practical. I particularly appreciated the focus on fostering cross-sector cooperation and the actionable strategies for combating misinformation, which are highly relevant to my professional work. It has equipped me with valuable tools to address the challenges of misinformation in today’s digital age.
– Mr Oluwasegun Omolosho S., Program Officer, AfICTA – Africa ICT Alliance, Nigeria
Interning with the UNICEF Social and Behavior Change unit is what got me interested in disinformation and how to tackle it. This course provided up-to-date information on disinformation, real-life examples, and lessons to learn from practical interventions, as well as underscoring the essence of agency for everyone in media information literacy. I highly recommend this course.
– Ms Henrietta Ampofo, MD, Youth Standing Group member, Internet Society, Ghana
How will you learn?
In this course you will interact intensively in discussions with classmates and lecturers from around the world. You will receive guidance, and personalised feedback on your classwork, from the course team.
How long will you learn?
The course lasts for 6 weeks:
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The course consists of 4 modules, as follows:
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The Decoding Disinformation: Fostering Good Practices and Cooperation online course is based on a collaborative learning approach involving a high level of interaction over a period of 6 weeks. Reading materials and the necessary tools for online interaction are provided in a virtual classroom.
Each week, participants study and discuss course materials and complete additional online activities. At the end of the week, participants and lecturers meet to discuss the topic of the week. For successful completion, this course requires a minimum of 5 to 7 hours of study time per week.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an electronic certificate issued by Diplo.
Applicants must have:
The fee for this course is €500 per participant, due upon acceptance into the course.Â
Note: Diplo alumni can benefit from a 15% discount on the fee for this course.
A limited number of partial scholarships offered by Diplo are available for applicants from developing countries. Discounts are available for more than one participant from the same institution.
Fill out the short form to start your application process for this course. You will receive an instruction email on how to continue.
If you are applying for financial assistance, please upload your CV and a motivation letter that should include:
Please note that financial assistance from Diplo is available only to applicants from developing countries!
Diplo reserves the right to cancel this course if enrolment is insufficient. In case of cancellation, Diplo will notify applicants shortly after the application deadline. Applicants who have paid an application fee may apply this fee towards another course or receive a refund.
