Learning effort: 25 hours
Mode of delivery: Online
Skill level required: Advanced beginner
Microcredential Structure
To complete this microcredential, you will explore 3 dynamic modules designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to make cities cooler and more sustainable. The modules include:
- Causes and Risks of Urban Overheating:Understand the science behind urban heat and the critical risks it poses to cities. Learn how to integrate heat mitigation into urban planning to create healthier, cooler environments.
- Urban Cooling from Micro- to Macroscale:Discover how various materials and surfaces impact city temperatures. Learn actionable cooling principles that you can apply to urban design, ensuring your projects create cooler, more comfortable spaces.
- Real World Examples:See urban cooling in action! This module explores real-world examples and equips you with strategies to tackle urban heat at different scales – from neighborhoods to entire cities.
To complete this microcredential, you will:
- Engage with interactive content: Watch short, insightful videos, read cutting-edge reports, and dive deep into expert case studies that help you build your expertise in urban cooling.
- Reflect and express creatively: Through engaging activities, you’ll have the chance to reflect on your learning by writing short texts, sharing ideas through images, and using other creative formats.
- Test your knowledge: At the end of each module, complete Knowledge Checks to ensure you’re mastering key concepts and applying them to real-world situations.
- Transform your perspective: By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to advocate for and implement urban cooling strategies that reshape cities for the better.
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