The UBC Micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation is a part-time program that helps policy makers, planners and industry players gain the knowledge, skills and tools to put climate action planning into practice within organizations and communities.
Developed by a team of faculty and experts associated with UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Sustainability Hub and Campus and Community Planning, this program is designed to create the climate champions that Canada and the world need.
Course Outline:
There are three main thematic areas covered in each of the three courses that make up the micro-certificate program.
1: The Science and Action of Climate Change (4 weeks, 20 hours)
2: Climate Change and the Economy: Where is the money? (4 weeks, 20 hours)
3: Sector-specific climate actions: critical components. (2 weeks, 10 hours)
Technology Requirements
To take this course, and for the best experience, we recommend you have access to:
- an email account
- a computer, laptop or tablet
- the latest version of a web browser (or previous major version release)
- a reliable internet connection
- a video camera and microphone.
Course Format
These courses are 100% online and instructor supported with real-time classes.
One business day before the course start date, we’ll email you step-by-step instructions for accessing your course.
Please see “Available Sessions” for live session details.