GS Academy
On-demand training for moderators, community teams, and server owners.
Free, hands-on courses to help you build safer, healthier, and more sustainable online communities built by GamerSafer with active community collaboration.
Learn practical skills for community safety, moderation, growth, and resilience—from detecting high-risk behavior to strengthening the foundations that help communities thrive.
How the Curriculum Works
Learn key categories and terminology related to child safety, use GS Defender (Discord) and GS Bans (Minecraft), take appropriate bans correctly, and escalate cases when necessary.
Built for moderators, community managers, and platform operators alike. GS Academy gives you the language and tools to act, not just react.
Every module is designed to be completed in under 30 minutes, with real-world scenarios drawn from active communities.
What This Curriculum Improves
Your Path To Safer Communities
8 modules · Self-paced · Under 15 minutes each
Understanding Risks in Online Communities
An overview of why moderation is essential, how online harm escalates, and its impact on players and communities.
Read More →Rules and Code of Conduct
An introduction to the role of community rules, how they shape behavior, and how clear violation categories help moderators stay consistent.
Read More →Classifying Harmful Behavior Consistently
A brief look at how DefenderNet standardizes violation categories, enables early intervention, distinguishes predatory behavior from CSAM/CSEM, and strengthens cross-server protection.
Read More →Moderation or Safety Tools in Action
Learn how GS Defender and GS Bans support effective moderation workflows.
Read More →Early Warning Signs
Recognize grooming and predatory warning signs before harm advances.
Read More →Ban, Report, Escalate
Take correct action using DefenderNet tools and official reporting routes.
Read More →Handling Appeals
Manage appeals fairly while maintaining strong community safety standards.
Read More →Real Scenarios Practice
Test your moderation skills through realistic case scenarios.
Read More →Earn Recognition. Build Trust.
Supporters & Content Partners
Built in collaboration with organizations and experts working at the forefront of online safety and community health.