Learn about the concept of virtue ethics and the challenges of sustainable development in edX's Ethics in an Action certification course.
Ethics in Action programme is an intermediate course that focuses on the moral challenges of sustainable development and the idea of virtue ethics which is extremely relevant today. The programme curriculum has been curated by SDGAcademyX and is spread throughout 10 modules. It also aims to explain what virtue ethics mean in different major philosophical and religious traditions. Further, you will learn about the biggest world challenges such as poverty, climate change, corruption, etc.
The Ethics in Action online course calls for virtue ethics to make our world and future more peaceful and sustainable. You will be introduced to the concepts of ethics in action, religion and virtue ethics, environmental justice, politics, and power and more. This learning programme includes video chapters, case studies, extra readings, a discussion forum, and other learning resources to help you excel.
Moreover, you also have the option to purchase a verified certificate after completing the Ethics in Action certification programme. Also, the 'Verified Track' will provide you with unlimited access to the course material, feedback, and graded assignments. For free, the candidates can audit the self-paced programme for a limited period.
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The Ethics in Action programme is meant for the following communities and individuals interested in sustainable development, global issues, Philosophy, Theology, religion, and more:
The Ethics in Action programme by edX doesn't have any minimum requirements. If interested, you can simply enrol in the course.
Certificate Qualifying Details
Moreover, to be eligible for the Ethics in Action certificate, you must upgrade to the 'Verified Track' and complete the course successfully. Also, you must clear the final exam.
On completing the Ethics in Action certification syllabus, you will have learnt:
You must sign up on the edX website to enrol in Ethics in Action certification. To sign up, click on ‘Enrol now’ on the course page, and you will be asked to fill in your name, email ID, username, password, country, etc.
After entering these details, you can sign up and keep yourself logged in to enrol in a course. The other alternative is simply using your existing social accounts on Google/Facebook/Microsoft/Apple and sign-in directly.
The Ethics in Action certification course teaches the highly relevant subject of ethics and their role in sustainable development and peaceful living. You can learn this course for free and access most of the material by auditing the course. However, the programme also provides a certificate that will be a useful addition to your resume and help you get better professional opportunities.
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The audit track for the course does not include any instructor support.
The lessons in Ethics in Action certification will be self-paced to help you learn anytime.
The program does not have any prerequisites.
Yes, the course includes multiple module discussions throughout the tenure.
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