Drug Decriminalisation [e]Course

IDPC’s Drug Decriminalisation [e]Course is a free-to-access, self-paced online learning programme designed to build a clear, practical understanding of what drug decriminalisation is, how to advocate for it, and how to design effective, human-rights-based models.

To make navigation easier, the [e]Course is now divided into two parts, covering a total of seven modules.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for anyone interested in expanding their technical knowledge on drug decriminalisation. It is relevant to a wide range of audiences, including:

• Policy makers and government officials
• Academics and students
• Journalists
• Civil society representatives
• People who use drugs and others directly impacted by criminalisation

What will you learn?

The full [e]Course is structured into two parts:

Part 1: Foundations

This part includes three modules:

• Introduction, definitions and support for decriminalisation
• Existing models of decriminalisation
• Making the case for decriminalisation

Part 2: Effective policy design

This part includes four modules:

• Designing a decriminalisation model
• Thresholds and defining drug possession for personal use
• Designing decriminalisation: sanctions and intrusiveness
• The ‘gold standard’ for decriminalisation

How much time do you need to invest?

The course is fully flexible: you may complete only the modules most relevant to you, or the whole series, and in any order you prefer. On average, each module takes around one hour to complete.

A certificate is automatically generated once you complete any module.

Course Providers

The Drug Decriminalisation [e]Course was created in 2021 by the International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) in partnership with Mainline, the Health[e]Foundation, and Frontline AIDS.
Additional support for translation has been provided by:

• Middle East and North Africa Harm Reduction Network (MENAHRA)
• Frontline AIDS
• Alliance for Public Health
• Eurasian Harm Reduction Association

Course Contact

For questions about the content of the course, email: contact@idpc.net

Click here to access the free course!