Online Courses in Mining Governance

Self-paced learning for IGF members.
Available in English, French,
and Spanish.

No cost — All courses are free.

Self-paced — Start, pause, and resume whenever you choose.

Three languages — Course content in English, French, and Spanish.

Certificate — Issued on completion of each course.

Course Catalogue

Who are IGF Mining Academy Courses For?

The IGF Mining Academy is designed for government officials and policymakers from IGF member countries working to strengthen mining governance. Whether you are new to mining policy or an experienced practitioner, the Academy self-paced courses offer practical, accessible learning that can be completed at your own pace and applied to real-world policy and regulatory challenges. 
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How This Works

Getting started with the IGF Mining Academy is simple. Create your free account, choose the courses most relevant to your work, and learn at your own pace.

Create a free account

Registration takes a few minutes. You will be asked to complete a short qualification survey, which our team reviews before granting access.

Choose a course 

Once your account is approved, browse the catalogue and enrol yourself in any course. Courses are offered in English, French, and Spanish.

Learn at your own pace 

Work through lessons whenever it suits you, on any device. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can stop and return where you left off.

Download your certificate 

Complete all required activities in a course and your certificate is issued immediately. Download it, share it, or add it to your professional record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can register?

Government officials and policymakers from IGF member countries.

Is there any cost?

No. All courses are free.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes, on completing a course you can download a certificate of completion.

What languages are available?

The platform is available in English, French, and Spanish. Individual courses may not yet be available in all three; each course listing shows its available languages.

Can I use this on a phone or a slow connection?

Yes. Courses work on mobile and are built to load on limited bandwidth.

I need help

Please contact academy@igfmining.org.