In today’s digital world, social media and online platforms shape how we communicate, share ideas, and access information. Yet these same platforms also decide what content is allowed, raising complex questions about free expression, harm reduction, and corporate responsibility. This course examines the principles of content moderation and the importance of platform accountability in creating safer, fairer, and more transparent online environments.
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Content Moderation and Platform Accountability
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Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will:
- Understand what content moderation is and why it matters.
- Identify key actors in the moderation ecosystem.
- Explain how moderation balances free expression and harm reduction.
- Examine global and regional accountability frameworks.
- Assess emerging challenges such as AI and generative content.
Who can take this course?
- Policy makers.
- Internet Users.
- Educators and community leaders.
- NGO and development professionals.
- Digital Rights advocates.
Course Format
Video| Notes | Quizzes
Other Details
- Earn a Certificate.
- Self-Paced Learning.
- 3 Hours of on-demand learning
Learning Content
- Foundations of Content Moderation.
- The Ecosystem of Moderation.
- The Lifecycle of Moderation.
- The Spectrum of Harm.
- Regulatory Models and Global Trends.
- The Future of Moderation and Accountability,
- Conclusion and Reflection.
Course Facilitator
Sani Suleiman Sani
Digital Governance Expert
Facilitator's Bio
Sani Suleiman Sani is a digital governance expert working with Paradigm Initiative whose work focuses on the intersection of technology, human rights, and public policy. He has contributed to major initiatives advancing digital inclusion, online accountability, and rights-respecting technology policies across Africa and the Global South.
A fellow of the African School on Internet Governance, he brings deep expertise in Research and held certifications in data protection and Privacy, AI and emerging technologies, and Public Policy. with research spanning internet connectivity, platform governance, and the social impact of digital regulation.
Sani’s approach blends technical understanding with a strong human rights perspective, helping shape conversations on how digital platforms can remain open, safe, and accountable in an increasingly complex online world. He leads the research work at PIN.