Water Resource Management Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Water and Global Human Health

Explore water's global impact on human health, from watersheds to climate change. Gain skills in modeling, resource management, and developing solutions for water-related health issues.

• edX
• 24 weeks, 12-15 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $960.00
• 5 courses

Biological Principles in Wastewater Treatment

This course introduces biological principles used in the design and operation of biological wastewater treatment plants.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Irrigation Efficiency: more food with less water

6 ratings at edX

Learn to improve the efficiency of different irrigation system components over varying scales in order to extract less water from our resources while producing more food.

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

Understanding water quality

10 ratings at OpenLearn

Please note, this course was written in 2003/2004 therefore some of the information is now outdated.

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

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Water, Society and Sustainability

2 reviews

Explore water's societal impact through historical, ecological, and political lenses. Examine ancient techniques, colonial influences, and contemporary challenges in water management and sustainability.

• YouTube
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Australian Water School

Groundwater Governance, Policy and Regulation in the Arab World

1 review

Explore groundwater governance challenges in the Arab World, focusing on policy frameworks, regulatory tools, and implementation limitations for addressing over-abstraction issues.

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

Australian Water School

Assessing the Water and Agricultural Resources of Northern Australia

1 review

Comprehensive assessment of water and agricultural resources in Northern Australia, exploring investment opportunities, economic considerations, and ecological impacts.

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

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Water, Society And Sustainability

Explore water-society relationships, challenges, and sustainable solutions through interdisciplinary perspectives, combining theory, methodology, and case studies from ancient to contemporary contexts.

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

Keeping the Taps Running in a Changing Climate

Learn to integrate climate change adaptation into water resource management, addressing impacts on health, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

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

Australian Water School

Lake Modelling

Explore hydraulic modeling of stationary water bodies, focusing on key processes, numerical models, and real-world applications for responsible freshwater management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Australian Water School

Operational Structure Modelling Using TUFLOW

Explore operational structures in TUFLOW for water resource management, including pumps, gates, and weirs. Learn modeling techniques through real-world examples and case studies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Australian Water School

The Bradfield Scheme

Comprehensive analysis of the Bradfield Scheme, exploring feasibility, costs, and alternatives for Australia's proposed inter-basin water diversion project. Experts discuss modelling tools, financial assessments, and water security implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Fire, Food, and Water - 40 Years of Landsat Satellites

Explore 40 years of Landsat satellites' impact on monitoring wildfires, agriculture, and water management. Experts discuss the program's economic value and future in remote sensing.

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

AGU

Improving Forecasts of Pineapple Express Storms - Fall Meeting 2012

Scientists discuss installation of atmospheric river observatories in California to enhance monitoring and prediction of powerful winter storms, aiding forecasters and resource managers in decision-making.

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

AGU

Rain on Snow Floods in a Changing Climate

Explore the impact of climate change on rain-on-snow floods, examining their frequency, intensity, and consequences for water management and ecosystems.

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