Urbanization Courses and Certifications

Urbanization and Indigenous Cultures: A Friend or a Foe?

Explore the complex relationship between urbanization and indigenous cultures, examining power dynamics and potential conflicts in economic growth.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

University of Lausanne

HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations

Explore urban health systems through multidisciplinary frameworks. Develop analytical skills using GIS and AI tools. Create systemic flow charts for sustainable, health-oriented urban environments.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

South Korea's Demographic Crisis - The Path to Population Collapse

Explore South Korea's unprecedented demographic crisis, with the world's lowest fertility rate leading to economic decline, aging population, and cultural erosion by 2060, and understand its implications for other nations facing similar trends.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China

6 reviews

Explore China’s imperial period, with a focus on the Song dynasty and the role of the exam system in government.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AGU

A Critical Knowledge Pathway to a Sustainable Future in an Urbanizing Planet

Exploring urbanization's impact on global sustainability and the need for interdisciplinary research to address environmental challenges in an increasingly urban world.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Milken Institute

Bridging Gaps in Global Infrastructure Financing - Asia Summit 2024

Explore global infrastructure financing challenges and solutions with experts discussing investment strategies, public-private partnerships, and sustainable development in rapidly growing economies.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building the Metaverse

Space, AI, and IoT: Harnessing Satellite Technology to Tackle Climate Change and Urbanization

Explore cutting-edge applications of satellite technology, AI, and IoT in addressing climate change and urban challenges for a sustainable future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Georgia Water Resources Conference

Intra-Annual Variations in Streamflow and Urbanization Effects on Watersheds

Explore how urbanization impacts watershed hydrology through analysis of streamflow patterns, focusing on Atlanta's urban-rural differences and wastewater treatment effects on water systems.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Construction Industry: The Way Forward

404 ratings at Coursera

Explore construction industry trends, challenges, and transformations. Learn about technological innovations, sustainability, and strategies for industry advancement in this comprehensive overview.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The City and You: Find Your Best Place

157 ratings at Coursera

Explore urbanization's impact on society, economy, and personal life. Learn to assess cities' creative potential, address urban challenges, and find your ideal place to live in a post-pandemic world.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Migration and Urbanization in American History - Lecture 8

Explores African American migration to Northern cities, racial tensions, and the impact of World War I on civil rights expectations, featuring key events and influential figures like W.E.B. Du Bois and Claude McKay.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exploring Humans’ Space: An Introduction to Geographicity

1 review

Explore how geography, cartography, urbanization and spatial justice play a role in shaping the notion of human space.

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

Big Data for Understanding Urbanizing China | 大数据与城市规划

探索大数据在中国城市化进程中的应用,涵盖数据获取、分析、可视化及城市规划应用,介绍城市建模方法和典型模型,展望大数据在城市规划中的潜力。

• edX
• 15 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

African development – from the past to the present

60 ratings at Coursera

Explore Africa's economic history, from pre-colonial times to modern challenges, gaining insights into the continent's development, limitations, and opportunities for the future.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course