Urban Planning Courses and Certifications

Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

1890 ratings at Coursera

Learn about Smart Cities within the context of management of urban infrastructures. The introduction of Smart urban technologies into legacy infrastructures has resulted in numerous challenges and opportunities for contemporary cities and will continue t…

• Coursera
• 13 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sustainability in Architecture: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

121 reviews

This course introduces the basic elements and trends that define sustainability practices in Architecture today. It follows an interdisciplinary approach that includes performance assessment and urban policies.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CitiesX: The Past, Present and Future of Urban Life

66 ratings at edX

Explore what makes cities energizing, amazing, challenging, and perhaps humanity’s greatest invention.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Urban Innovation 1: Sustainability and Technology Solutions

1475 ratings at Udemy

An introduction to innovators and initiatives in urban sustainability and connected technology: smart cities & transport

• Udemy
• 4 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Leveraging Urban Mobility Disruptions to Create Better Cities

1 review

This course aims to bridge the knowledge gap between the dynamic on-the-ground reality brought on by technology innovation, academic content, and practice needed to respond systemically and more equitably to global urban challenges through new mobility d…

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

École des Ponts Paritech

Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications

1315 ratings at Coursera

Explore bitumen's market, properties, modifications, and applications with experts. Learn about safety, environmental concerns, and innovative research for better roads and sustainable solutions.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

231 ratings at Coursera

Evaluación de estrategias de estacionamiento, códigos basados en la forma y construcción verde para ciudades sostenibles. Enfoque en políticas de transporte, revitalización urbana y diseño arquitectónico ecológico.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

199 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable regional planning principles, community engagement, and transportation systems for smart growth. Learn to map and evaluate key aspects of regional development for improved urban environments.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Urban Transit for Livable Cities

15 ratings at edX

City livability depends on urban transit. Learn about transit systems and their critical role for the character of cities and quality of life.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes

85 ratings at Coursera

Evaluate best practices in transportation networks and streetscapes for sustainable urban planning. Explore design strategies for equitable, healthy communities and effective movement of people and goods.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Urban Innovation 2: Urban Social Equity

504 ratings at Udemy

An introduction to innovators and initiatives in urban sustainability and connected technology (social equity focus)

• Udemy
• 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Theory of City Form

3 reviews

This course covers theories about the form that settlements should take and attempts a distinction between descriptive and normative theory by examining examples of various theories of city form over time.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 35 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

475 ratings at Coursera

Explore urban nature and nature-based solutions for sustainable cities. Learn to assess impacts, govern implementation, develop business models, and foster innovation for climate and sustainability challenges.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Unraveling the Cycling City

254 ratings at Coursera

Explore the complex Dutch cycling system, its historical roots, urban impact, and societal benefits. Gain insights from research and practice to understand cycling's role in addressing global challenges.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Ecodesign for Cities and Suburbs

6 ratings at edX

Using real examples, learn how ecology can guide urban design to avert environmental disasters and improve people’s lives.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)