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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Education for Sustainable Development Certification will discuss the details of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) which is primarily based on UNESCO’s 17 sustainable development goals. 

Education for Sustainable Development Classes will cover key concepts like what is sustainability, sustainable development, UNESCO sustainable development goals, and education for sustainable development.

In order to address educational challenges and create systems that are inclusive, equitable, and relevant to all, sustainable development requires political will, global and regional collaboration, and active engagement of educational institutions, civil society, youth, the corporate/private sector, and other multilateral agencies.

All students get an Education for Sustainable Development Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

The Highlights

  • Provided by IIT Kharagpur
  • Online course
  • 12 weeks course
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Guest Lectures

Important dates

Course Commencement Date

Start Date : 20 Jan, 2025

End Date : 11 Apr, 2025

Enrollment Date

End Date : 27 Jan, 2025

Other

End Date : 14 Feb, 2025

Certificate Exam Date

Start Date : 03 May, 2025

Programme Offerings

  • video lectures
  • Study Materials.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Kharagpur

Only the e-certificate, which is only available if you pass the exam, will be provided if you register and take the final exam, which is optional and costs Rs. 1000.

Education for Sustainable Development Certification Fees

The Education for Sustainable Development Certification Fees is nil. It's open to all interested candidates. Only when certification is required Rs. 1000 needs to be paid to sit for the final exam.

Description

Amount in INR

Course Fees

Free

Course Fees (with certification)

INR 1000/-


Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Candidates appearing or appeared for qualifying exams 

Certificate Qualifying Details

  • E-certificates will be issued to all such participants who have attended the program, and when the average assignment score is greater than or equal to 10/25 and the exam score is greater than or equal to 30/75. If one of the above-mentioned criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the final score is greater than or equal to 40/100.

Work experience

  • Work Experience is not required to get enrolled in this certificate course.

What you will learn

Leadership and Management Skills

Students enrolling for the Education for Sustainable Development Certification Course covers the basic force for sustainable development and peace and every goal in UNESCO’s ‘2030 Agenda’ which requires education to empower people with the knowledge, skills, and values to live in dignity and contribute to the societies. 

Education for Sustainable Development Training gives importance to ensuring the right to quality education SDG, the ‘2030 Agenda’ is a universal and collective commitment - but the governments hold the main responsibility, to learn more you can take up Sustainable Development Certification Courses. 

After completion of this Education for Sustainable Development Certification, the learning outcomes include:

  • To create sustainable cities and communities – Make cities, towns, and communities that are safe and resilient
  • Clean Water and Sanitation – To ensure availability and proper management of water and sanitation
  • Affordable and Clean Energy – To ensure access to affordable, reliable, clean energy

Who it is for

There shall be good job opportunities if the relevant students apply for Education for Sustainable Development Online Course:

  • Sustainability Officer
  • Education Counsellor

Admission Details

The admission for the certificate course in Education for Sustainable Development Certification starts soon and interested students are requested to enroll as soon as possible by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website

Step 2: Fill up the form

Step 3: Upload all necessary documents

Step 4: Pay the required fee online (if you need certification)

The Syllabus

Introduction to ESD
  • Introduction to UNESCO 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)  

Introduction to ESD
  • SD Goal-4- Quality Education for all
  • Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

ESD & SDGs ESD for achieving SDG- 4.7
  • Sustainable lifestyle
  • Human rights

ESD & SDGs ESD for achieving SDG- 4.7
  • Gender equality
  • Promotion of peace & non-violence
  • Global citizenship

ESD & SDGs ESD for achieving SDG- 4.7
  •  Leveraging cultural diversity for SDGs
ESD & Sustainability ESD for achieving SDG-4.4
  • Technical & vocational skills for employability  

ESD & Sustainability ESD for achieving SDG-4.4
  • 21st Century competencies for global & decent jobs 
  • Sustainable entrepreneurship

ESD & Sustainability ESD for achieving SDG-4.4
  • Promoting good mental health & wellbeing
  • Inclusive education & social transformation

ESD & Social Transformation ESD for promotion of
  • Responsible consumption & production 
  • Peace & justice in the society

ESD & Social Transformation ESD for promotion of
  • Sustainable cities & communities
  • Sustainable health practices & social wellbeing

ESD & Sustainable education Sustainable education & global partnership
  • Educational policy & curriculum
  • Pedagogical practices & ICT

ESD & Sustainable education Sustainable education & global partnership
  • Educational research & social benefits
  • Educational ecosystem & management

  • Guest Lecture by International Faculty

Evaluation process

Yes, there’s an exam at the end of the course after 12 weeks. 

Instructors

IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the benefits of sustainable development?

Sustainable Development helps in ensuring a better life for present and future generations by lowering the impact on the environment by reducing air, water, and soil pollution. 

2: How are the classes for Education for Sustainable Development Online Course being held?

The classes are conducted in the online virtual mode under the NPTEL Platform.

3: What is the concept of ESD (Education for Sustainable Development)?

Education for Sustainable Development comprises learning and educational activities that lead to problem-solving and realizing a sustainable society by tackling the problems in our immediate environment.

4: Who is teaching this course?

The instructor is Prof. Atasi Mohanty, a faculty member at IIT Kharagpur whose areas of academic research are Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Pedagogy, and Educational Leadership.

5: Is the role of students in sustainable development important?

Through education, universities and colleges can help students understand the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and address them by providing academic and professional training towards SDG solutions and quality education sustainable.

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