Sustainable Cities Courses and Certifications

The Basics of Urban Cooling

Learn how to design cooler, more sustainable cities by mastering the latest urban cooling strategies in this essential course!

• OpenLearning
• 25 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Città e sostenibilità

Esplora le dimensioni ambientali, economico-sociali e culturali della sostenibilità urbana attraverso temi, problemi e progetti concreti.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 2 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Villes et territoires durables. Méthodes et outils pour passer à l'action - ADEME/CNFPT

Agir pour des villes et territoires sobres, résilients, inclusif, créatifs ? Découvrons ensemble les outils et méthodes clés pour y parvenir.

• France Université Numerique
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Revitalisation of Public Spaces in Historic Cities Based on Sustainable Development Principles

Explore sustainable revitalisation of historic public spaces, covering climate adaptation, greenery, nature-based solutions, street furniture design, and conservation methodologies for urban heritage environments.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 60 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore strategies for integrating green spaces and urban agriculture into cities, addressing environmental challenges and enhancing resilience through a blend of theoretical concepts and practical examples.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life

Explore climate change impacts on urban quality of life and learn adaptation strategies for living comfort, industry, infrastructure, and transportation systems.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Urbanization and Development: Practice, Theory, and Policy

Explore urbanization theories, policies, and practices shaping 21st-century cities, examining inequality, governance, and sustainable development in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

TED

Sing a Song of Sustainable Cities

Explore innovative urban planning strategies for sustainable cities with Jaime Lerner, who revolutionized Curitiba's landscape and inspired global city planners.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Remote Sensing using ArcGIS Pro - AulaGEO

201 ratings at Udemy

Applications of Remote Sensing using ESRI Products

• Udemy
• 4 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Aspen Institute

Green Buildings and Cities - Sustainable Urban Development Strategies

Explore sustainable urban development, energy efficiency, and green infrastructure in this comprehensive discussion on creating environmentally friendly cities and buildings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building Sustainable Villages and Cities

Explore holistic urban development strategies for sustainable villages and cities, balancing environmental, social, and economic factors for a harmonious future.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AAAS Annual Meeting

Cities and Sustainable Infrastructure in Developing Countries

Explore sustainable urban development in developing nations, focusing on eco-friendly materials and innovative solutions for greener cities that address rapid population growth and environmental challenges.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IIT Roorkee;  NPTEL

Sustainable Architecture

1 rating

Explore sustainable architecture principles, design practices, and technologies for creating resource-efficient buildings. Learn about passive design, green building indicators, and environmental impact reduction strategies.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Spaces and Services for Local Communities

Explore innovative approaches to urban design, management, and community-building, focusing on proximity and local engagement in city development.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 3 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Designing Urban Regeneration. An updated glossary of plural public spaces

Explore design principles and terminology for plural urban transformations, focusing on regeneration strategies for public spaces.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 2 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate