<p>A beginner-level Coursera course from Leiden University in partnership with the Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on the law of armed conflict. Learners work through the core rules that protect civilians, prisoners of war, the wounded, and other vulnerable persons, alongside the principles governing the conduct of hostilities.</p><ul><li>6 modules with videos, readings, and 12 graded assignments</li><li>Covers Hague and Geneva law, conflict classification, weapons regulation, enforcement, and war-crimes prosecution</li><li>Includes podcast interviews with ICRC and US Naval War College experts</li><li>Self-paced online; a basic understanding of international law is helpful but not required</li><li>Free to audit; paid verified certificate available with financial aid on request</li></ul>