Coastal Engineering Courses and Certifications

Beyond Engineering: Building with Nature

Learn how to use Social Design Principles in developing more effective and sustainable hydraulic infrastructure, with an emphasis on delta, coastal and port environments.

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

Design of mound breakwaters for feasibility studies. Cubipod® Manual 2016

The goal of this course is to provide the tools to create feasible designs of mound breakwaters protected with Cubipod® armors fulfiling the prescribed economic, functional and safety requirements.

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

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Coastal Engineering

Comprehensive study of wave dynamics, sediment transport, erosion protection, and coastal structures, focusing on engineering principles and practical applications in coastal environments.

• YouTube
• 1 day 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

Modeling of Compound Flooding in Coastal Environments

Explore compound flooding modeling, combining storm surge and rainfall simulations. Learn about challenges, recent developments, and applications in coastal environments.

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

Australian Water School

Sediment Transport Modelling Applications: Real-World Case Studies

Explore real-world applications of sediment transport modeling in river and coastal environments, focusing on flood impact assessment, scour design, and navigation management strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

The 11 March 2011 Japan Tsunami - New Insights and Impacts - Press Conference

Insights from the 2011 Japan tsunami: wave behavior, coastal impacts, and global effects. Scientists discuss new findings on tsunami dynamics, damage patterns, and ecological consequences.

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

AGU

The Mysterious Tsunami that Destroyed Palu, Indonesia - New Findings

Scientists present new findings on the unexpected and devastating tsunami in Palu, Indonesia, following a 2018 earthquake. Insights from fieldwork, modeling, and investigations shed light on the tsunami's unusual generation and impact.

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

AGU

Combating Coastal Land Loss - New Research and Global Challenges

Experts discuss global coastal land loss, focusing on Louisiana's wetland erosion, and present new research on addressing this environmental challenge affecting millions worldwide.

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

Australian Water School

Coastal Modelling and Protection Solutions

Explore innovative coastal protection strategies, including nature-based solutions and advanced modelling techniques, to address climate change impacts on coastlines and enhance resilience.

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

Bureau of Economic Geology

Toward Sustainable Coastal Environments: Coastal Hazards and Machine Learning

Explore innovative machine learning approaches for coastal hazard forecasting, assessment, and risk management, addressing challenges in tsunami and storm surge modeling for sustainable coastal environments.

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

Bureau of Economic Geology

Surge and Flooding in Coastal Areas Due to Natural Hazards, Sediment Transport and Structural Damage

Explore coastal vulnerabilities to natural hazards, examining flooding, contaminant spread, and structural damage. Learn about modeling tools and post-disaster surveys for risk assessment and mitigation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Australian Water School

Wave Modeling with SWAN - Making Waves in Coastal Environments

Explore wave transformation modeling fundamentals, including wave dynamics, propagation, and coastal environments. Gain insights for effective modeling and prepare for advanced SWAN software simulation.

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

Georgia Water Resources Conference

Stabilizing the Edge - Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic Shorescapes Facing Sea-Level Rise

Explore coastal protection laws from Florida to Delaware, examining how legal frameworks address sea-level rise, shoreline management, and the balance between artificial and natural coastal defense strategies.

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

Georgia Water Resources Conference

Perceptions of Seasonal Change in Coastal Bioretention Cells

Explore how seasonal changes affect public perception of coastal bioretention cells and discover design strategies for year-round visual appeal through photo-based preference analysis.

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

Cómo Lograr un Río Infinito Sostenible - Solución Innovadora para la Sequía

Innovadora solución sostenible para la sequía en zonas costeras, desarrollada en Málaga y aplicable globalmente. Presenta desafíos administrativos pese a sus beneficios ambientales y económicos.

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