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Social Media Safety for Girls and Women

Protect your identity, manage your digital footprint, and stay safe on social media platforms.

3 hours beginner 1 lessons 1 modulesFree

Course includes

  • 1 practical lessons
  • Practical safety tasks
  • Verified certificate
  • Self-paced, no deadlines
  • Consultation access

About this course

Social media is where women connect, build careers, and express themselves — but it is also where stalkers, scammers, and harassers find their targets. This course covers privacy settings, identity protection, and safe online behaviour for every major platform.

Your instructor

SafeHer Foundation

SafeHer Foundation Curriculum Team

Developed by the SafeHer Foundation team, combining expertise in personal safety, cybersecurity, financial literacy, and women's education across Africa.

Curriculum

1 modules · 1 lessons · 3 hours total

Core principles for staying safe on any platform.

1.1Your Digital Footprint15 min

Pretty Girl, Save Yourself.

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What you will learn

  • Configure privacy settings on major social media platforms
  • Protect your identity from social engineering
  • Recognise and respond to online stalking
  • Build a safe and professional online presence

Certificate

Complete all lessons and quizzes to earn a verifiable SafeHer Foundation certificate with a unique ID.

SafeHer Academy courses are educational. Content may reference sensitive topics. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

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