Learn to Identify and Counter Disinformation
A free e-learning platform covering identification, analysis, and response to foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI).
Why Should You Care?
Because the information you see every day shapes what you believe, how you vote, and what you do.
Every day, you scroll through news, social media posts, and messages from friends. Some of it is true. Some of it isn't. And some of it is designed to manipulate you without you realising it.
This isn't about being paranoid or distrusting everything. It's about knowing how to tell the difference. False and misleading information spreads because it's designed to trigger emotions like outrage, fear, or the satisfaction of "knowing something others don't." Once you understand how this works, you become much harder to fool.
The Problem
- False stories spread faster than true ones because they're more emotionally engaging
- AI can now create fake images, videos, and text that look completely real
- Some campaigns are deliberately designed to divide communities and erode trust
- Even smart, educated people get fooled because this content is engineered to work
What You'll Learn
- How to verify if something is true before you share it
- The tactics manipulators use, so you can spot them
- Why certain content "feels" true even when it isn't
- How to talk to friends and family who've been misled without starting a fight
This isn't about telling you what to think.
It's about giving you the tools to think clearly. We don't push a political agenda. We teach you how manipulation works, so you can make up your own mind based on reality, not on what someone wants you to believe.
Who is EMOD for?
Tailored content for different professional roles and expertise levels
Learning Paths
Structured courses taking you from fundamentals to advanced topics
Why EMOD?
Built by the SAUFEX consortium to protect democratic processes
Expert Content
Curated by leading specialists in information security, FIMI, and counter-disinformation.
Practical Focus
Real scenarios, evidence-based methods, and actionable frameworks you can apply immediately.
Self-Paced
Learn at your own pace. Each module is designed to be completed in 8-10 minutes.
Integrate EMOD into Your Teaching
Whether you teach university courses, run professional workshops, or develop training programmes, EMOD provides flexible, evidence-based content you can integrate into your curriculum.
Modular & Flexible
Self-contained modules (8-10 min each) that fit any schedule
Ready-to-Use Resources
Syllabi, grading rubrics, discussion prompts, and assessment templates
Framework-Based
Built on the DROG Intervention Menu (DIM) methodology
Delivery Models
Flipped Classroom
Students complete modules before class; use class time for discussion and case analysis.
Intensive Workshop
1-3 day professional development with hands-on exercises and live analysis.
Supplementary Material
Integrate specific modules into existing courses as required or recommended reading.
About SAUFEX
SAUFEX (Safeguarding EU From Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference) is a consortium dedicated to protecting democratic processes through education, research, and the development of counter-disinformation tools and methodologies.
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64 modules. 10 learning paths. Practical methods you can apply immediately.