Professional Certificate in Internet Governance
&
Digital Policy
A two‑month, fully online Youth Awareness Initiative for university students and young professionals in Karnataka. Cohort‑based · Live sessions · Jointly certified.
2+
Month Duration
100%
Online & Live
18-30
Age Group
2+
Certifying Bodies
KA
Karnataka Only
A New Collaboration for Karnataka's Digital Youth
India Internet Research Organisation (IIRO) and the Internet Society Bengaluru Chapter (ISOC Bengaluru) are coming together to launch a Professional Certificate Program in Internet Governance and Digital Policy — a Youth Awareness Initiative aimed at university students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30 in the state of Karnataka.
The program is designed to bridge the gap between India's rapidly growing digital ecosystem and the need for an informed, engaged generation of young voices who can participate meaningfully in shaping Internet policy — at the state, national, and global level.
Delivered entirely online through live interactive sessions and structured as a cohort-based experience, this two-month program offers participants the knowledge, vocabulary, and networks that matter in today's digital governance landscape.
Program at a Glance
What the Program Covers
Six structured modules spanning the full landscape of Internet governance and digital policy — grounded in India's context and globally relevant frameworks.
Foundations of Internet Governance
What is Internet Governance? — Definitions, scope & the multistakeholder model
Digital Policy Landscape in India
Key Global IG Bodies — IGF, ICANN, ITU, UN mechanisms & their roles
Cybersecurity Policy & Digital Rights
Core IG Themes — Digital access, online rights, data protection & cybersecurity
AI, Emerging Tech & Regulation
Why Youth Voices Matter — Real examples, youth tracks, national IGF processes and Policy writing.
Global Governance Mechanisms
Digital Rights & Online Freedoms — Privacy, surveillance, content moderation, GDPR & DPDPA.
Advocacy, Participation & Capstone
PCybersecurity Governance — National CERTs, Budapest Convention, AI & emerging threats
Foundations of Internet Governance
DNS, ICANN & Critical Internet Resources — How the internet's address system works
Foundations of Internet Governance
Regional & National IG — Asia-Pacific, India's digital policy landscape, NIXI, TRAI
8 Weeks, Structured Learning
The program spans two months and is organised into four progressive phases — each building on the last, from foundational knowledge to practical advocacy.
Participant benefits
- Live sessions with practitioners & policymakers
- Access to IIRO research network & resources
- Certificate jointly issued by IIRO & ISOC Bengaluru
- Simulated governance forum experience
Module 1:
Orientation & Foundations
IG Basics, Stakeholders, Core Themes, Policy Writing.
Module 2:
Indian Digital Policy Deep‑Dive
Advanced IG Topics, Case Studies, Global Processes, Fellowship Pathways, Cohort Project.
Module 3:
Global Mechanisms & Emerging Issues
Policy Writing, Fellowship Pathways, Cohort Project
Designed for Karnataka's Young Digital Voices
This program is open to university students and young professionals aged 18–30 based in Karnataka — from any academic or professional background — who have an interest in technology, policy, and India's digital future.
University Students
Undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines — law, computer science, social sciences, engineering, public policy, business, and more.
Young Professionals
Early-career professionals from the technology sector, civil society organisations, media, public policy research, or government looking to build expertise in Internet governance.
Aspiring Policymakers
Individuals preparing for competitive examinations or careers in regulatory bodies, think tanks, digital rights organisations, or public institutions working on digital matters.
Digital Advocates
Community leaders, journalists, researchers, or NGO workers who want to understand digital policy and contribute to informed advocacy in their communities across Karnataka.
A Formal Institutional Partnership
This Professional Certificate Program is the result of a formal collaboration between two organisations committed to an open, secure, and inclusive Internet — and to nurturing the next generation of informed digital citizens in India.
India Internet Research Organisation
IIRO is a dedicated research and policy think tank focused on studying the Internet ecosystem in India. Working on issues related to digital governance, cybersecurity, online privacy, and emerging Internet technologies, IIRO brings together researchers, volunteers, policymakers, and students to shape India's digital future through evidence-based engagement and community-driven initiatives.
iiro.in · New Delhi, IndiaInternet Society Bengaluru Chapter
The Internet Society (ISOC) Bengaluru Chapter is part of the global Internet Society — a community dedicated to championing an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet. The Bengaluru chapter actively connects members to international policy forums, runs local awareness programs, and promotes digital inclusion and capacity building across Karnataka and South India.
Internetsociety.org · Bengaluru, KarnatakaEarn a Recognised Credential in Internet Policy
Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a Professional Certificate jointly issued by IIRO and ISOC Bengaluru – a credential valued in policy research, digital rights organisations, and technology governance circles.
- Digital badge & shareable certificate
- Access to IIRO’s alumni community and events
- Eligibility to join ISOC Bengaluru’s working groups
Professional Certificate
Internet Governance & Digital
Policy
IIRO × ISOC Bengaluru
Youth Awareness Initiative · Karnataka cohort