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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Landscape management and restoration should be among every company’s list of priorities, not only to protect the environment but to also meet the Sustainable Development Goal on Land Degradation Neutrality (SDG No 15.3). The introduction of the goal has caused companies to accelerate the process of land restoration.
These goals can be met only if the professionals working in these companies have the right set of qualities: knowledge, vision, and skill. With this course, the students can learn about the interdependence of a business and a healthy and thriving landscape. Students will also learn about the importance and value of resources found in and around the ecosystem.
This course aims to teach its students about the concept of Landscape Degradation which is a global issue that is contributing to the depletion and exploitation of the Earth’s resources. So, one of the solutions to this problem is landscape restoration that is driven by businesses, a concept this course wishes to impart knowledge about.
The Highlights
- Course offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Self-paced learning
- Deadlines flexible according to the student’s wishes
- Course duration is almost 25 hours
- Suitable for beginners
Programme Offerings
- Online video lectures
- Reading Material
- quizzes
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2435 | yes | Coursera |
- You have the option to not pay for the course and still be able to access all the materials.
- If you choose to purchase the course, you will have to pay a fee and at the end of the course, you will receive a certification.
Fee Category | Amount in Rs |
Course Fee | N/A |
Certificate Fee | Rs. 2,435 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate Qualifying Details
The candidate will receive a certificate if they choose to purchase the course material for the mentioned fee. It is up to the instructors of the course if they wish to conduct an exam for the end of the course.
What you will learn
When the student completes this course, they will be able to:
- Understand and utilize the concept of land restoration, especially business-driven
- Come up with ways to effectively implement landscape restoration
- Raise awareness on the dangers of landscape degradation
- Explain the interdependence between businesses and ecosystems.
- Be able to deal with an ecological emergency in an effective way
Who it is for
The course is highly beneficial for:
- Students who wish to gain more knowledge about how to bring about sustainability.
- Industry professionals who wish to understand the relationship between a business and the environment
- Students who are interested in social activism and raising awareness
Admission Details
In order to enroll in the A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration course by Coursera, the candidate needs to follow the given steps:
Step 1: Visit the link below which is the homepage for the course.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/landscape-restoration-sustainable-development
Step 2: A prompt will pop up which gives you two options. The first option asks you whether you want to pay a certain fee to purchase the course and therefore be able to get a certificate at the completion of the course. The second option asks you if you would only like access to the course without paying any money. Make your choice accordingly. Keep in mind that if you go with the second option, you will automatically become ineligible to receive the certificate.
Step 3: If you chose the first option, you will be redirected to the payment page. Choose your preferred payment mode and make your payment. You have now purchased the course and are now eligible to receive a certificate at the end of the course.
Step 4: If you chose the second option, you will now be free to access the course. There will also be another prompt which you have the option to skip which asks you some details in order to provide you with some personalized recommendations on the basis of your background.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Teaser video
- Meet Simon Moolenaar
- General Introduction to ENABLE and course
- Land degradation
- Land degradation neutrality
- The potential for large-scale landscape restoration
- A role for business in landscape restoration
- General introduction to the 4 returns approach
- Deep dive into the 4 returns approach
Readings
- Glossary for the Course
- Module 1 Required Readings
Videos
- Meet Olafur Arnalds
- Meet Johann Thorsson
- Meet Asa L. Aradottir
- Ecosystems, Sustainable Development and SDGs
- What is Land Degradation and how does it affect Ecosystems?
- Land Potential: What our land can do
- Land Condition: The state of the land
- What is Ecological Restoration?
- How to restore land
- Keeping Ecosystems Healthy - it is simply a matter of having a future
Reading
- Recommended Readings
Practice exercise
- Multiple Choice Practice Quiz
Videos
- Meet Nicola Favretto
- The value of land and economic valuation methods
- The business case for sustainability
- How to assess the economics of land management? The ELD 6+1 methodological approach
- Basics of Cost-Benefit Analysis and scenario development
- Interview with Ivo Mulder, REDD+ Green Economy Advisor for UN Environment
- Interview with Robert Costanza, Professor and Chair in Public Policy, Australian National University
Reading
- Recommended Reading
Videos
- Meet Simon Moolenaar
- General process description (part 1)
- General process description (part 2)
- Commonland Case Study: South Africa
- Secondary Effects of the Commonland Project in South Africa
- Commonland Case Study: Spain
- Commonland Case Study: Australia
- Roles and skills in landscape restoration projects
Reading
- Learn more about the Commonland approach and projects
Videos
- Meet Rob van Tulder
- Wicked problems: an introduction
- Why is landscape degradation a wicked problem?
- Cross-sector partnerships: an introduction
- Configuration of partnerships
- Strategic Partnership Portfolio management
Reading
- Required Readings
Videos
- Meet Steve Kennedy
- Inclusive business model canvas
- Phase One: Identifying
- Phase Two: Designing
- Phase Three: Implementing
Reading
- Required Readings
Practice Exercise
- Multiple Choice Quiz
Readings
- Last Words
- Want to learn more?
- Thank you to
- Disclaimer
Instructors
Erasmus University, Rotterdam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Since the course is self-paced, the course material is accessible at all times.
Students who choose to purchase the course get to have their tests and assignments graded and at the end of the course receive the certificate. The students who chose to enroll for free only have to miss out on these specific features but they still have full access to the course.
If you are unable to sponsor your enrollment fees, you can choose to apply for financial aid from Coursera. If your application gets accepted, you will be presented with a payment plan.
Yes, this course is completely free of cost. But if you wish to receive a certificate, you will have to pay some money and purchase the course. If you choose to not pay, you can still access all the course material.
Yes. The certificate serves as an assurance that it was you who completed the course. Not just so, the certification helps prove that you have a certain set of skills.
No, the course does not hold any university credit. However, the certificate serves as a testament to the skills you gain after completing the course.