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Climate Action Certificate
The climate emergency has already altered our lives, and it will only accelerate in the coming decades. Technical solutions now exist, so what鈥檚 getting in the way of urgently needed action? In our online courses and certificate program, you鈥檒l gain the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to move from ideas to action. You鈥檒l deepen your understanding of Indigenous perspectives and climate justice, and advance your climate leadership, whether you鈥檙e developing environmental solutions, building community resilience or motivating others toward action.
Why this program?
- Develop skills and tools to lead and implement equitable climate action plans
- Apply principles of climate justice and Indigenous knowledge systems to your work
- Learn from experienced practitioners in the climate field
- Take fully online courses on a flexible schedule
- Start with individual courses and apply to the program at any time
- Graduate with a certificate that confers 大象传媒 alumni status along with its benefits
Read more about the program in 大象传媒 News.
Format
Part-time
Location
Online
Program completion
6鈥�36 months (from start date of first course)
To graduate, pass all courses required to complete the program.
Course duration
6 weeks
Except CLM620 (12 weeks) and CLM720 (8 weeks)
Course work
6鈥�10 hours/week
Schedule
Self-paced within set assignment deadlines
Courses
To earn the certificate, complete the core courses (in any order), plus any three electives.
Courses also apply toward microcertificates. When you register for a course, you will be automatically enrolled in the microcertificate program鈥攏o application required. Complete the three courses in its group to earn the microcertificate.
Elective Courses
Mobilizing Climate Action Microcertificate:
Climate Action for Local Leaders Microcertificate:
Learning materials
See individual courses for textbook details
Cost
$699/course
$99 program application fee
$4,293 total program costs
Application info
No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.
Note: applications will be unavailable until Thursday, June 26, while we migrate to a new system.
Application requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Mature students who do not meet this requirement may qualify with at least 5 years of appropriate experience
- English Language Requirements
Andrea Reimer
Ginger Gosnell-Myers
Andrea Hedley
Ginger Gosnell-Myers
Enroll in the certificate program to:
- Track your progress in your student account
- Access potential tax credits
- Be eligible to graduate when you finish
Note: applications will be unavailable until Thursday, June 26, while we migrate to a new system.
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