There is a strong need for graduate or post-graduate qualifications in electoral management and governance, and to our knowledge there are not many master-level courses in this field, but increasingly institutes have been offering training in electoral matters. Here you will find a brief list of ways to further your training in electoral matters.

Disclaimer:Please note that the ACE website is independent of specific national or political interest. The information contained on this page is for general purposes only and the electoral training courses are third-party materials to which we offer external links. These external websites are not under the control of the ACE partners and we have no control over the quality, content or cost of these trainings.

E-Learning Courses

Youth Participation In Electoral Processes This online course offers a dynamic and interactive approach to the question of youth participation in electoral processes and constitutes an important knowledge tool for electoral management bodies (EMBs) In English	Electoral Results Management System This e-learning will provide you with a description of the various models and main options of Result Management Systems (RMS) currently in use, highlighting advantages and disadvantages of each. In English, Arabic	Reinforcing Credibility and Acceptance of Electoral Processes This course intends to shed light of electoral processes, allowing for a more in-depth focus on the involvement and approach of the full range of stakeholders in electoral processes. In English, Arabic, French	Sustainability in Electoral Administration The course is aimed at introducing and discussing all aspects related to the sustainability of electoral administration. In English, Arabic, French, Portugues	EU and UNDP Working Together in Electoral Assistance This course aims at helping EU delegation and UNDP country offices staff in formulating and implementing electoral assistance projects in the context of the EC-UNDP partnership In English, Portugues
	ICT and Elections Management The introduction of technology in electoral processes is a current trend and is considered by a growing number of EMBs and countries. In English, French, Portugues	Enhancing Women’s Political Participation Throughout the Electoral Cycle Promoting the equal political participation of women is a key aspect of achieving inclusive and sustainable human development and achieving the targets set in the 2030 Agenda. In English, French, Spanish	Safety and Security in the Field for Short-Term Observers The course is tailor made to help new STOs understand the safety and security challenges of working on an EU Election Observation Mission In English, French, Spanish

Electoral Training Courses

BRIDGE A modular professional development program focusing on electoral processes In English

Scuola Superiore di Sant’Anna, University of Pisa Online Master’s Program in Electoral Policy and Administration (MEPA) In English

The University of Paris La Sorbonne University Degree in Election Administration (FR) In English

The European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratization (EIUC) Training in International Electoral Observation In English

Elections Alberta: Building Future Voters. Teaching and learning resources to encourage student engagement and participation in the democratic process. In English, French

The International Centre for Parliamentary Studies Electoral Affairs Program In English

University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs Online Certificate in Election Administration In English

Elections Canada: Elections and Democracy A website providing information, tools and resources for learning and teaching about elections and democracy. In English, French

The India International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM), Election Commission of India (ECI) Professional development courses in Electoral Administration for election officials In English

Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) Election management capacity building programme for election officials In English

Centro Internacional de Capacitación e Investigación Electoral (CICIE), Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) Course, workshops and seminar (in Spanish) on electoral administration for election officials In Spanish

University of South Africa Courses on electoral management values, principles, regulatory regimes and implementation contexts for Election Management Bodies. In English, French

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) Training on election observation In English

Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) Training in election observation In English

The University of Manchester MA Political Science – Democracy and Elections In English, French

University of East Anglia Training courses on electoral management and electoral processes for election officials, legislators and civil society actors. In English, French

State University of Moldova Master's degree studies (with teaching in Romanian) in Political and electoral management In Romanian

National Electoral Education Centre (NEEC), Australian Election Commission Civics and Citizenship education In English, French

ACE Electoral Quizzes

How much do you know about elections? What is the most common electoral system in the world? What is the main difference between creating and reforming electoral laws? Which principles should be used to guide the delimitation process? The answer to all these questions can be found in different parts of the ACE website, such as the Encyclopaedia, the Comparative Data and Electoral Support and Advice. Do you think you know it all?