Climate Change Education

BY
Inter American Development Bank via Edx

Become efficient in the genre of handling climate change issues by enrolling in the Climate Change Education by edX.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

10 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 1-2 Hours Per Week

Course overview

Climate Change Education course will guide the teachers to help their students learn in detail about the various facades of climate change and the issues related to it. In the Climate Change Education training, the applicants will engage in various interactive assignments and activities that will help them build a strong base in the sector of climate change. 

The ten week session will thoroughly guide the participants in the global crisis and help them formulate strategies and plans to overcome the ongoing crisis. The students will get to explore the fundamentals and rudimentary science behind climate change and will also engage in learning about all the tools that will help fight it in the Climate Change Education by edX course.  

The session has incorporated video games and lesson plans to help the enrolled candidates bring considerable change within their school community. The way to formulate plans and mitigate policies will also be imparted to all the candidates.  This is a self-paced programme and it can be pursued by the learner in two different options; paid and free. In the paid mode, the learners will get unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion. In the free mode, they will have a limited duration of access. 

The highlights

  • Certification by edX
  • Self-paced form of learning
  • Course partnered with Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • 10 weeks program
  • Classes on weekly basis (1 to 2 hours)
  • Certification of completion (verified)
  • Introductory level program

Program offerings

  • E-learning
  • Projects
  • Assignments
  • Lectures
  • Online games
  • Video transcripts

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

  • The students need not pay any desired amount for the registration as it is free for all appearing candidates.
  • But, in order to get the certification of completion, the candidates are required to pay Climate Change Education fees of Rs. 2,084  for all the registering students.

Climate Change Education fees details

Particulars

Amount in INR

Registration Fees

Free

Program fees - for certification

 Rs. 2,084

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

IDB

certificate fees

₹2,084

Who it is for

The Climate Change Education certification is for applicants who are looking forward for-

  • Students who want to establish a professional career in the sector of environmental science and work for protecting the environment can register for the given certification.

Eligibility criteria

Certification Qualification Details

The enrolled candidates have to deposit the requested Climate Change Education fees and upgrade their course in order to receive the verified certificate of completion for this program.

What you will learn

Knowledge of environmental science

The students will learn the said things in the given Climate Change Education program-

  • The students will be working on the energy models that will help them become more efficient in the area of conservation.
  • He/she will be developing more knowledge on the topic of “climate change” by solving the assignments that are incorporated in the Climate Change Education certification syllabus.
  • The candidates will further work on the social and ethical issues that are related to climate change.
  • The role of an individual in protecting the environment will be covered in the given session.
  • The enrolled students will further be taught the basic science that is behind the core issue of climate change during the course tenure.
  • The topic of conservation will be covered by the participants so that they can formulate the strategies for preservations.
  • The candidates will further be introduced to energy cycles in the Climate Change Education certification so that they can work on renewable sources of energy.
  • He/she will also be working in the domain of water preservation during the said course for developing more skills as an environmentalist.
  • The participants will also be introduced to various types of farming practices to encourage them in creating economic sustainability.
  • Candidates will develop their skills in the ‘food availability’ domain in the Climate Change Education online course.

The syllabus

Module 1: Our climate is changing

Module 2: Energy and the climate change

Module 3: Water and the climate change

Module 4: Soil and the climate change

Module 5: Landscape and the climate change

Module 6: Sustainable environments

Module 7: Healthy Environments

Admission details


Filling the form

The application procedure for the Climate Change Education program that needs to be followed by students is-

Step 1: All the applying candidates have to visit  the site to procure the form present on the official information link of the program: https://www.edx.org/learn/climate-change/inter-american-development-bank-climate-change-education

Step 2: The registering applicants have to begin the application by specifying their complete name.

Step 3: It is mandatory that the participants are provided with a “user name” while filling up the application form.

Step 4: The applicants now in the form are required to mention their email id for logging in further into the account in the program.

Step 5: The course policy and clauses are provided to which the students have to provide their consent.

Step 6: Lastly, candidates can successfully register for Climate Change Education certification course after they provide complete details and click on the ‘Apply Now’ icon. 

How it helps

The Climate Change Education certification benefits the registered candidates by facilitating a professional certificate that will help them establish as a professional certified in “Education and teacher training” subject. The course has been purposefully crafted by the professionals of edX and Banco Interamericano de Desarollo with an aim to provide professional education in the genre of climate change. 

The program will provide the participants with real-world examples that pertain to issues coming from the Caribbean and Latin America. The Climate Change Education training will be acknowledging the students' effort by issuing them a verified certificate that can also be shared by them in any professional mediums such as LinkedIn and Facebook for procuring better jobs and ensuring better opportunities in their careers. 

During the ongoing program, the students will also be encouraged to take part in various interactive sessions with the professionals to discuss and mitigate strategies for developing a healthy and sustainable environment.  Furthermore, the Climate Change Education certification benefits the applicants by ensuring them supervised guidance from industry experts. All along the course, the candidates will be provided with case studies to work on they will be provided with challenges to tackle with. The session will thus be providing a hands-on experience to all the registered students.

Instructors

Mr Emma Naslund-Hadley
Education Specialist
IDB

Other Masters

Mr Juan Paredes
Energy Specialist
IDB

Other Bachelors

FAQs

Will there be a penalty for not attending the classes?

Since the course has the provision of self-paced learning, therefore, the students will get the provision to take up classes and cover Climate Change Education certification syllabus according to their own schedule. 

How is the session for this program going to be conducted?

The Climate Change Education certification program will be completely organized by the authority of edX on the online platform.

Who are the official course partners?

The session will be jointly hosted by Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo and the institute of edX.

How much does the students have to pay for the registration?

The students who wish to register for the Climate Change Education certification course are not required to pay any extra money for registering. This is a 100% free of cost program. But, to avail of a certificate of completion, it is essential to certificate fee.

How can I pursue the verified certificate?

All the applicants who are interested in getting the certificate can apply for it by upgrading their course.

Where can I access the course form?

Candidates who are looking for the application form, you can find it in the given link-https://www.edx.org/course/climate-change-education

For how many hours will the classes be organised in the program?

During the Climate Change Education training, the students will be required to attend classes for 4-5 hours every week.

Can the course fee be paid via credit card?

Candidates can very easily pay the program fees by availing the facility of internet banking or by simply using your credit card and debit card.

What is the duration of the session?

The students need to attain the  Climate Change Education online course for a continuous period of ten weeks in the given course.

Can I enroll for another course while pursuing this program?

The participants can choose to apply for more than one course while they are undertaking this particular session.

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