B.O.L.D. America Online Courses

ONLINE COURSES

Structured learning paths on civic engagement, organizing, and movement building

B.O.L.D. Academy Courses

23 courses now available! Start with any topic that speaks to you.

Featured

CATA Framework: Civilian Accountability

Master the groundbreaking Civilian Authority for Truth & Accountability framework by Thomas Canant. 8 comprehensive modules on civilian-led oversight.

8 modules
3 hours
Beginner

Education Reform 101

Transform our education system: from free college to universal pre-K, learn the policies that put students first.

10 modules
2 hours
Beginner

Healthcare Justice 101

Medicare for All, prescription drug reform, and ending medical debt. Healthcare is a human right.

10 modules
2 hours
Beginner

Economic Reform 101

Living wages, worker cooperatives, and ending corporate monopolies. Build an economy that works for everyone.

10 modules
2 hours
Beginner

Democratic Reform 101

End the filibuster, expand the Supreme Court, and overturn Citizens United. Restore power to the people.

10 modules
2 hours
Beginner

Climate Justice 101

Fight for our planet: from Green New Deal to fossil fuel accountability, learn how to build a sustainable and just future for all.

10 modules
2.5 hours
Beginner

Criminal Justice Reform 101

Dismantle mass incarceration: from ending cash bail to abolishing private prisons, learn how to build a truly just legal system.

10 modules
2.5 hours
Beginner

Workers' Rights 101

Fight for working people: from union organizing to workplace democracy, learn how to build power and dignity on the job.

10 modules
2.5 hours
Beginner

Congressional Accountability 101

Term limits, insider trading bans, and transparency requirements. Make Congress work for the people.

10 modules
2 hours
Beginner

Housing Justice 101

Universal rent control, social housing, and ending homelessness. Housing is a human right.

10 modules
2.5 hours
Beginner

Immigration Justice 101

Pathway to citizenship for 11 million, abolish ICE, and affirm immigration as a human right.

10 modules
2.5 hours
Beginner

Racial Justice 101

Reparations, defund police, close the wealth gap, and dismantle white supremacy in our institutions.

10 modules
2.5 hours
Beginner

Food Security & Agriculture 101

End food deserts, support local farms, and guarantee nutrition for all. Nobody should go hungry.

10 modules
2.5 hours
Beginner

Voting Rights Protection 101

Automatic voter registration, mail-in voting, and ending gerrymandering. Make every vote count.

10 modules
2 hours
Beginner

Peace & Foreign Policy 101

End endless wars, slash military budget, and promote diplomacy. Peace through justice.

10 modules
2 hours
Action Track

Healthcare Justice Action Bootcamp

Transform from learner to activist in 5 weeks. Complete real-world actions to fight for universal healthcare.

5 modules
3 hours
Action Track

Climate Justice Action Bootcamp

Transform from learner to climate activist in 5 weeks. Complete real-world actions to fight for a livable planet.

5 modules
3 hours
Action Track

Economic Justice Action Bootcamp

Transform from learner to economic justice fighter in 5 weeks. Tax billionaires, break up monopolies, and build worker power.

5 modules
3 hours
Action Track

Voting Rights Action Bootcamp

Transform from learner to voting rights champion in 5 weeks. Register voters, fight suppression, and protect democracy.

5 modules
3 hours
Action Track

Racial Justice Action Bootcamp

Transform from learner to racial justice advocate in 5 weeks. Fight for reparations, police accountability, and true equality.

5 modules
3 hours
Action Track

Workers' Rights Action Bootcamp

Transform from learner to labor organizer in 5 weeks. Fight for unions, living wages, and workplace democracy.

5 modules
3 hours
Action Track

Housing Justice Action Bootcamp

Transform from learner to housing advocate in 5 weeks. Fight for rent control, public housing, and homes for all.

5 modules
3 hours
Action Track

Immigration Justice Action Bootcamp

Transform from learner to immigration justice defender in 5 weeks. Fight for citizenship, abolish ICE, and defend immigrants.

5 modules
3 hours

How It Works

1

Learn

Watch videos, read policy briefs, and understand the "why" behind each reform.

2

Quiz

Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and discussion prompts.

3

Act

Get concrete action steps to advocate for these policies in your community.