Opportunity type
Training program
Recurring opportunity
Cause areas
Building effective altruism
Routes to impact
Direct/increased engagement with EA
Learning about important cause areas
Networking with peers around AI governance topics
Skill set
Community building
Communicator
Deadline
2026-04-12
Deadline soon
Location
Online; in-person groups available in some cities in Germany
Description
The Effective Altruism Introductory Program is a free, 8-week online course designed to help participants learn the core ideas of effective altruism and explore ways to maximize their positive impact.
- Join a global community of 3,000+ learners from 50+ countries, guided by experienced facilitators.
- Participate in weekly discussions and complete curated readings, podcasts, or videos (approx. 3.5 hours/week).
- No prior knowledge required; open to anyone over 18 with English proficiency and internet access.
- Alumni have gone on to impactful roles and projects in organizations worldwide.
Alternate pathway: Graduates can apply for the In-Depth EA Program to further their learning.
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