E-Learning Course

RIPE Working Group Chairs

This course will prepare you for the responsibilities and activities involved in the RIPE Working Group chair, providing valuable insights and guidance.

What you will learn

Gain the knowledge and skills to effectively lead discussions, coordinate meetings, and foster collaboration within your RIPE Working Group.

  • Learn about the responsibilities of being a RIPE Working Group chair
  • Learn how the RIPE community develops policies that affect the Internet industry.
  • Learn how work is carried out in RIPE Working Groups

The modules are interactive and consist of reading, practice, videos, guided exercises and questions.

The course is in English. You can take it independently, or in combination with the other RIPE NCC Academy courses and Webinars.

  • Advanced
  • 6 hours to complete
  • 8 modules
  • Online
  • English
  • Free

Who is this course for?

Anyone active in the RIPE

  • Anyone who is active in the RIPE Community and intends to be a Working Group chair.
  • All current Working Group chairs who need a general overview of their responsibilities.

This course doesn’t cover

  • How to operate a Local Internet Registry (LIR)
  • How to manage Internet resources

Skills you will gain

  • Understand the RIPE Policy Development Process
  • Be able to keep a Working Group efficiently running

Pre-Requisites

  • Interest in playing an active role in the RIPE Community.

Course Overview

Module 1 - The RIPE Community and its Structure

Exploring the goals and structure of the RIPE community.

Module 2 - The Role of the RIPE Working Group Chair

Understanding the responsibilities and functions of a working group chair.

Module 3 - How is Work done in the RIPE Working Groups?

Examining the different ways used by working groups to carry out their objectives.

Module 4 - How do you keep a RIPE Working Group working?

Strategies and best practices for keeping a working group engaged.

Module 5 - How are RIPE policies made?SCORM package

Understanding the process of policy development within the RIPE community.

Module 6 - Building consensus

Exploring techniques for fostering consensus and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Module 7 - Making Sure Everyone Is Respected And Included

Promoting an environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and respectful interactions.

Module 8 - How do I become a RIPE Working Group Chair?

Guidance and steps to becoming a working group chair within the RIPE community.

Local Internet Registry Fundamentals course

If you have completed the Internet Governance and RIPE Working Group chairs courses and you are running your LIR, participate in the Local Internet Registry Fundamentals course in the RIPE NCC Academy.

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Live sessions

Need support?

Throughout the course, you can ask questions or send your comments about the course to our Learning and Development team. You just need to click the "Contact trainer" link in the navigation bar on the left.

This course was created by the RIPE NCC and it is facilitated by the RIPE NCC Learning & Development Department.

Self enrolment (Student)
Self enrolment (Student)