Educational Portal of the Americas

Introduction to gender-based analysis plus GBA+

CIM I Gob. Canada

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Introduction to gender-based analysis plus GBA+

This course is the result of a collaborative process led by the Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and adapted by the Inter-American Commission for Women (CIM) and the Educational Portal of the Americas of the Organization of American States (OAS). It is adapted from the Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) course, developed by WAGE, and complements the series of courses on the agenda for gender equality and women's rights in the Americas, developed by the CIM and administered by the Educational Portal of the Americas.

Method: Virtual

Duration: 8 weeks

Weekly dedication: 2 hours

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About the course

GBA Plus is an analytical process used to assess how different groups of women, men and people with diverse gender identities may experience policies, programs, and initiatives differently. 

The “plus” in GBA Plus does not refer only to biological (sex) and socio-cultural (gender) differences. As human beings, we have multiple characteristics and aspects that intersect to build our unique and diverse identities. GBA Plus considers all of these aspects of human identity - such as race, cultural origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation and/or physical or mental disability, along with biological sex and gender identity, and how they interact to change the ways in which we live policies, programs, and other public initiatives.

This online course introduces users to GBA Plus, explaining its significance and importance. It demystifies the intersectional concepts that underpin GBA Plus and provides guidance on how to apply it to assess how the needs and experiences of different groups are influenced by their intersecting identities, contexts, and lived experiences. 

 

Participants

This course serves as an introduction to GBA Plus, primarily targeting federal government employees. However, it may also be useful for academics, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and the general public.

Learning objectives

  • Understand what GBA it is Plus and how it has evolved to incorporate intersectionality more deeply.
  • Learn how GBA Plus uses intersectional considerations to generate insights on the diverse needs of different populations.
  • Discover how GBA Plus helps identify and address the needs of different population groups by considering various factors, structures, and systems. Identify how GBA Plus can be used to enhance the responsiveness, effectiveness and outcomes of federal government initiatives (e.g., policies, programs, services).

Topics

  • Module 1. What is Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus)?
  • Module 2. GBA Plus as an Intersectional Approach
  • Module 3. What does GBA Plus look like “in action”
  • Module 4. Applying GBA Plus

Metodologia de aprendizagem

A MOOC course is an online massive open course. You will have the possibility to navigate freely through the content, following the theoretical and conceptual guidelines. Even though there is no tutor in the course, if you experience any technical issue, you may contact the Educational Portal of the Americas.

  • Self-paced learning
  • Autonomy
  • Tests with automatic feedback

The course includes:

  • Videos
  • Graphics
  • Written materials
  • Along with exercises to test your knowledge
  • Character profiles and case studies are also included to help you apply basic GBA Plus concepts and processes.

Certification

  • You will need a total score of 80 points or higher to receive a certificate of completion.
  • The course is estimated to taje around 15 hours to complet.

Enrollment

Schedule

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Enrollment

  • Click on "Open Enrollment"
  • Fill out the form

Start your learning!

  • Once you complete your enrollment, click “Virtual Classroom”
  • Your learning license will be valid for 90 days.