Sanitation Courses

Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

8 reviews

Our course explores what can be done to solve the complex problem that half a billion people worldwide do not have improved water supplies and two billion do not have improved sanitation.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Utilities

Empowering water utilities to combat climate change through emissions reduction, resilient management, and innovative financing. Learn to assess carbon footprints and improve energy efficiency in urban water sectors.

• edX
• 10 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

1192 ratings at Coursera

Explore integrated urban sanitation planning, systems, and technologies. Learn key concepts, best practices, and tools for designing context-specific solutions in low- and middle-income countries.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

New paradigms in wastewater management: from a sanitation problem to a circular sustainable solution

Explore innovative approaches to urban water management, focusing on energy efficiency, resource recovery, and sustainable solutions for wastewater and sludge treatment.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 5 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

80 ratings at Coursera

Develop analytical skills to address complex water and sanitation challenges in developing countries. Explore political, economic, social, and technical dimensions of policy interventions used by donors, governments, and utilities.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Utilities

56 ratings at Coursera

Aprenda a reducir emisiones de carbono y mejorar la resiliencia climática en empresas de agua y saneamiento urbano. Explore estrategias, herramientas y financiamiento para una gestión sostenible del sector hídrico.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Sociology and Sanitation: An Introduction

Explore the societal impact of sanitation, covering historical perspectives, research methodologies, social movements, and cultural practices. Gain insights into interventions and tools for change in India's sanitation landscape.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Black Hat

Engineering Cybersecurity for a Nation - What Singapore is Learning from Cars and Sanitation

Singapore's approach to national cybersecurity, drawing lessons from cars and sanitation to build a Smart Nation and challenge traditional security paradigms.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Imperial College London

Re-thinking Innovation and Engagement to Address the Global Water and Sanitation Challenge

Explore innovative approaches to tackle global water and sanitation issues, focusing on rethinking engagement strategies and technological solutions for sustainable development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Imperial College London

The Future of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) - Next Steps to Solving a Global Challenge

Explore expert insights on the future of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) and global efforts to address this critical challenge through a panel discussion with leading professionals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Urban Utilities Planning: Water Supply, Sanitation and Drainage

Learn urban utilities planning essentials: water supply, sanitation, and drainage. Explore infrastructure design, treatment technologies, and water-sensitive urban planning principles for sustainable urban development.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

IIT Bombay;  NPTEL

Sustainable and Affordable Sanitation Solutions For Small Towns: Policy, Planning and Practice

Explore sustainable sanitation solutions for small towns, covering policy, planning, and practical approaches to address water pollution, wastewater management, solid waste, and fecal sludge challenges in India.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course