Urban Planning Courses and Certifications

Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development

What is a sustainable city? Learn the basics here.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Landscape Architecture Design

Build a modular curriculum system of "compulsory + optional" for compulsory and specialized courses. This course is more flexibility based on achieving goals. It not only meets the needs of regional colleges and universities, but also applies to industri…

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Geographic Information System

Learn GIS fundamentals using open-source software, covering data models, collection methods, spatial analysis, and practical applications with QGIS and GeoServer. Ideal for urban planners and geoinformatics professionals.

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

Tourism Planning

Master the fundamentals of sustainable tourism development through concepts, policies, and real-world cases from China, focusing on destination planning, regional development, and site design strategies.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Inclusive Planning and Universal Design

Explore the principles and practices of inclusive design for creating universally accessible environments. Learn about global standards, barrier types, and practical approaches for designing spaces that accommodate diverse populations.

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

Environmental Geology

Explore environmental geology's role in addressing pollution, climate change, and resource management, with insights into Earth's systems, natural disasters, and sustainable practices for environmental protection.

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

Sustainable Cities (International Edition)

Learn how government, the private sector, and other actors can support sustainable urban development

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Explore power quality challenges in microgrids, focusing on voltage harmonics and unbalance. Learn measurement, compensation, and damping techniques through basic and advanced control methodologies.

• EMMA
• 3 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Comprehensive overview of renewable energy technologies, exploring solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass sources. Gain technical and economic insights for a zero-carbon future.

• EMMA
• 8 weeks, 8 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Build Academy;  Philadelphia University

Practices For Sustainable Architecture

Comprehensive exploration of sustainable architecture practices, covering rating systems, integrated project delivery, green construction, eco-cities, and future trends. Prepares for Green Associate exam.

• Independent
• 7 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The State of the Nation's Housing 2015 - Key Findings and Trends

Comprehensive analysis of U.S. housing market trends, challenges, and opportunities, featuring expert insights on homeownership, rental markets, affordability, and demographic shifts affecting the industry.

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

TED

The Walkable City

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Urbanist explores solutions for creating walkable cities, reducing car dependency, and improving urban life through thoughtful design and planning.

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

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Comprehensive exploration of soil and water conservation engineering, covering erosion mechanics, control measures, structural designs, and land management techniques for sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.

• YouTube
• 1 day 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Practical Engineering

Do Retention Ponds Actually Work? - The Engineering Behind Stormwater Management

Explore the hidden engineering behind stormwater retention ponds and discover how these carefully designed infrastructure pieces help cities manage flooding and water runoff.

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

TED

How Food Shapes Our Cities

Explore the fascinating connection between urban development and food supply chains, revealing how ancient food routes have influenced modern city landscapes and daily life.

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