Climate Action Courses and Certifications

Supporting climate action through digital education

6 ratings at OpenLearn

Equip educators to address climate crisis through digital teaching, fostering hope, understanding, and action across sectors. Develop skills for online and blended learning focused on environmental issues.

• OpenLearn
• 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Royal Institution

The Psychology of Climate Change - Inspiring Action Without Despair

Explore psychological approaches to climate change communication, focusing on inspiring action without inducing despair. Learn strategies for effective public engagement from experts in environmental psychology and global health.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The OpenClimate Network: Nested and Connected Climate Accounting for a Digitally-Enabled Global Stocktake

Explore a web service tracking emissions, targets, and climate actions across public and private sectors. Learn about OpenClimate's architecture and its services for businesses and researchers.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Building Cleaner, Faster - Modernizing Environmental Review for Climate Action

Experts discuss modernizing environmental review and permitting processes to expedite climate action, focusing on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through bold reforms and efficient project implementation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Growing the Movement for Climate Action in Schools - Listening Session 6

Exploring strategies to expand climate action in schools through collaboration between students, parents, educators, and activists, focusing on policy changes and sustained environmental justice initiatives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Made in America - A New Era of Clean Technology Competitiveness

Exploring the US potential as a global cleantech leader, discussing opportunities in geothermal systems, carbon capture, and industrial investments to drive climate action and economic growth.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Educating for Climate Action - Turning Education into Climate Leadership

Exploring strategies to transform education into climate action, focusing on K-12 and higher education's potential to cultivate climate leaders and drive innovation.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Harnessing the Power of Consumerism to Trigger Climate Action

Exploring how consumer choices can drive climate action, this talk empowers individuals to become catalysts for environmental change through informed purchasing decisions and collective impact.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Big Challenges, Bigger Ideas - New Frontiers in Climate Tech

Explore cutting-edge innovations and groundbreaking solutions in climate technology, addressing global environmental challenges with visionary ideas and transformative approaches.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Climate Actionism - From Talking to Taking Action

Inspiring climate actionist shares her journey from childhood curiosity to leading a nationwide sustainable initiative, empowering youth and replacing thousands of single-use plastic bags with eco-friendly alternatives.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Développer le Leadership Féminin pour L’Action Climatique

Renforcement des compétences en leadership climatique pour les femmes, avec focus sur l'inclusivité et l'équité. Outils pratiques pour développer et mettre en œuvre des solutions climatiques justes.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Shaping the Future Through Sustainable Development

91 reviews

Explore ethical initiatives in education, healthcare, and water management to shape the future through sustainable development.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Urban Energy Systems and Policy

Explore strategies for reducing urban energy use and emissions through policy, technology, economics, and urban planning at the city and user level.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Planning with Climate Change in Mind

54 ratings at Coursera

Learn to assess and address climate change impacts across US regions and sectors, and discover practical ways to drive climate action in your community and workplace.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lund University

Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

Explore pathways to climate-neutral, sustainable cities through transformative skills, data-driven strategies, innovative financing, community engagement, and cutting-edge research.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)