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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

A sanitization system is a combination of different units that altogether allow the managing and reusing or disposing of the waste produced by the households, institutions, agriculture, and industries for the protection of the environment and people. With the growth in technology, there is constant growth in the technologies and devices used in sanitization systems. The course Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies is an initiative by Eawag and EPFL for the students who wish to get an understanding of the technologies in the sanitization system.

The course is available on the Coursera portal and the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies training will be provided by the experts of Eawag and EPFL. The learner will be taught through the online videos, tutorials, quizzes, and assignments. This is a self-paced online course of 17 hours of duration. The candidates can enroll on the Coursera portal and start learning about the technologies adopted in the sanitization system. A candidate will also receive Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification by Coursera, Eawag, and EPFL after the completion of the course.

The Highlights

5 weeks duration
Online course
Shareable certification
Self-paced learning
Graded assignments
Quizzes and programming assignments
Financial Aid

Programme Offerings

5 Weeks Duration
trained by experts
Online Course
Shareable Certification
Flexible Deadlines
Graded Assignments
Feedback
quizzes
assessments
financial aid

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2421	yes	Coursera

Coursera is allowing the online mode for paying the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification fee. The candidates can pay through different modes like a credit card, debit card, and internet banking on the Coursera portal. For more information on the fee structure refer to the table below.

Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies fee structure

Name of the Course	Fee in INR
Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies	Rs. 2,421

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification will be given to all the enrolled candidates at the end of the course. The candidates should complete the associated videos, assignments, and quizzes to receive the certificate by Eawag, EPFL, and Coursera jointly. The shareable certificate received by the learner will enhance his/her CV and thus helps them to latch onto the desirable opportunities in life.

What you will learn

Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification syllabus is descriptive and it is designed by the experts for the overall development of learners. Through the online mode, the candidate shall be exposed to the reading material, videos, and case studies. The candidate shall be getting in-depth knowledge and required skills for planning and designing the sanitization system and the related technologies to it. A candidate will become familiar with the following concepts and will gain a complete understanding of them.

Urban Planning
Environmental engineering
Wastewater Engineering
Engineering Design
Protection of environment

Who it is for

ArchitectEnvironmental Engineer

The Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification benefits beginners by inculcating the skills and knowledge required from the people who are working in the sanitization systems and technology domains. The course will also be advantageous for architects and environmental engineers as it will enhance their knowledge and skills of this domain.

Admission Details

To enroll yourself in the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies online course. Follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/sanitation.

Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.

Step 3: Click on the tab “Enrol for free” and sign up for the course.

Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification fee.

Step 5: Start learning by attending the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies classes.

The Syllabus

Videos

Trailer
Overview of the course
City Sanitation Planning (Guest lecture)
City-wide sanitation diagnostic tools and planning frameworks [1] (Guest lecture)
City-wide sanitation diagnostic tools and planning frameworks [2] (Guest lecture)
Local Level Sanitation Planning [1]
Local Level Sanitation Planning [2]
Local Level Sanitation Planning [3]
Summary Week
Spotlight video - Advancements in and Integration of Water, Sanitation and Solid Waste
Spotlight video - A Sanitation Journey
Introduction to CWIS
Case study: Towards CWIS - Kampala, Uganda
Case study: Towards CWIS - Lusaka, Zambia
Case study: Towards CWIS - Kathmandu, Nepal
Case study: Towards CWIS - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Case study: Towards CWIS - Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
SDG Baselines - Sanitation Services

Readings

Important information to succeed in this course
Key and further readings
Connect with your peers
Hands-On Challenge I - Sanitation planning in YOUR community
Sanitation 21 – City wide sanitation planning approach
CLUES – Community-Led Urban Environmental Sanitation
How to give feedback to the course team?
Slides Week
What is a bonus module?
About Citywide Inclusive Sanitation

Videos

Introduction to the Compendium
Sanitation Products
Functional Groups
User Interface Technologies
Collection and Storage/Treatment - Single Pit Technologies
Collection and Storage/Treatment - Double Pit Technologies
Collection and Storage/Treatment - Anaerobic Technologies
Conveyance - Container-based Technologies
Conveyance - Sewer-based Technologies
Conveyance - Condominial Sewerage Systems
Summary Week 2

Readings

Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies
Hands-On Challenge II – Let’s get visual: Draw YOUR sanitation reality
Slides Week 2

Videos

[Semi] Centralized Treatment - Treatment stages
[Semi] Centralized Treatment - Anaerobic Technologies
[Semi] Centralized Treatment - Aerobic Technologies
[Semi] Centralized Treatment - Technologies for Sludge Treatment
Use and/or Disposal - Agricultural Use as Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner
Use and/or Disposal - Effluent and other Products
Emerging Sanitation Technologies
Introduction to Sanitation Systems
Waterless Pit-based Systems
Decentralized Water-based Systems
Black Water Transport Systems
Summary Week 3

Reading

Slides Week 3

Practice Exercise

Quiz

Videos

Case study Nala, Nepal - Implementing CLUES
Case study Erdos, China - an eco-town pilot project [1]
Case study Erdos, China - an eco-town pilot project [2]
Case study Indonesia - How Sanitation in Indonesia was transformed [1]
Case study Indonesia - How Sanitation in Indonesia was transformed [2]
Case study Lusaka, Zambia - Sanitation service delivery through faecal sludge management

Readings

How to join the global sanitation community?
Slides Week 4

Videos

Ovberview Urban Sanitation Tool
Shit Flow Diagrams
Decision-making Support for Urban Sanitation
Introduction to Sanitation Safety Planning
Tools for Institutional and Political Economy Analysis for Sanitation Solutions
Sanitation from a gender perspective
Behavior Change in Urban Sanitation
Institutional and financial options for sanitation service delivery
Results-based financing to deliver urban sanitation services
Working within the project cycle

Reading

Slides Week 5

Practice Exercise

Final exam

Instructors

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies online course?

The duration of the course is 5 weeks and the classes for the course will be completed in 17 hours.

2: Which institute is the provider of this course?

The course is jointly provided by EPFL and Eawag on the Coursera platform.

3: How many enrollment options are available for the learners?

The learners can enroll in the course through two options, i.e audit mode and certification mode. The first is the free mode however, a candidate can avail of full benefits through the second option.

4: Which is the chosen language for the course?

The course is in the English language and it has subtitles in Arabic, French, Bengali, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Hindi, and Swahili.

5: What are the skills that a learner will get from the course?

A learner will get a deep understanding of integrated sanitization systems and will also learn urban planning, environmental protection, engineering design, and wastewater engineering.