Title: Methodology and Certification Requirements
Course: Inter-American Human Rights System - 2nd. Edition > Section: Introduction

How to navigate the course?

The course is divided into six modules: one introductory, five thematic, and one final module.

The modules are accessible through the icon menu on the course home page. Once you are in the module, you will see icons that will tell you what you need to review, read, and do to complete the module.

Each module is identically structured.

- First, each module begins with a presentation that describes the material and objectives.
- Second, a set of icons will show you the topics that will be discussed, as well as the readings, videos, and activities.
- Third, at the end of each module, a PDF document will summarize what has been discussed, and can be downloaded, saved, shared, or printed.

At the bottom of each page, you will find the buttons that will allow you to navigate the course at your own pace.

What is the methodology of the course?

The course applies the following work methodologies:

- Self-directed learning. You will be able to go through the contents and complete most of the learning activities at whatever time of day and pace is most convenient for you.

- Interactive activities. In addition to readings, the course includes videos, polls, and forums, among other activities.

🤓Learning Modules

-Introduction: Human Rights

-IAHRS

-Monitoring Mechanisms

-Preventive Mechanisms

-Petition and Case System

-Follow up and Closing

🎓Certification: 30 hours of individual study

What is required to successfully complete the course?

This course requires a 30 -hour commitment , and includes learning activities, readings, audiovisual resources, and exchange forums. You can compete each module at your own pace at any time convenient for you. To complete the course, you must:

- Access all modules and pages of the course.
- Complete the activities and evaluations for each module.

To receive certification, you must obtain 70 of the 100 available points. Not all activities have points, only all tests at the end of each module. Points are allocated as follows:

Module | Possible Points
The IAHRS Evaluation | 20 points
Monitoring Mechanisms Evaluation | 20 points
Prevention Mechanisms Evaluation | 20 points
Petition and Case System Evaluation | 20 points
Closing - Exit test | 20 points