Nelson Mandela: Life, Legacy, and Leadership - Online Self-Paced Module

In a world where polarization and inequalities threaten to undo hard-earned development gains, it is essential to recall ways to tackle such issues so that shared visions of equity and inclusion are built within and across societies.

Nelson Mandela inspired the world in his fight against the apartheid regime. He proved it to be possible to establish lasting democratic institutions, and contributed to building a new national identity for South Africa, inspired by tolerance, peace and creating fairer living conditions for all in the country.

This module will provide you with a brief overview of Nelson Mandela's efforts towards ending apartheid in South Africa. Moreover, it will recall the companions, context and inspirations he could build on as a leader and the specific traits he displayed that allowed for the successful reinvention of his nation.

Target Audience

Everyone.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this online module, you will be able to:

Recall the life history of Nelson Mandela in the context of ending the Apartheid regime in South Africa;
Identify the origins of Nelson Mandela's leadership approaches and how they contributed to ending the Apartheid regime in South Africa;
Critically present the outcomes - positive and negative, in South Africa and beyond – of how the Apartheid regime was ended under Nelson Mandela's leadership;
Draw lessons from Nelson Mandela's work and legacy in light of the current global geopolitical realities, especially the extent to which his leadership approaches remain relevant to bridging social divides and promoting social change.