The climate emergency has already altered our lives, and it will only accelerate in the coming decades. Technical solutions now exist, so what’s getting in the way of urgently needed action? In our online courses and certificate program, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to move from ideas to action. You’ll deepen your understanding of Indigenous perspectives and climate justice, and advance your climate leadership, whether you’re 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 SFU alumni status along with its benefits
Read more about the program in SFU News.
Program details
Format
Part-time
Location
Online
Program completion
6–36 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
6–10 hours/week
Schedule
Self-paced within set assignment deadlines
Courses
Required courses (take in any order):
- Foundations in Climate Action (CLM415)
- Indigenous Perspectives in Climate Action (CLM425)
- Climate Justice: Building Just and Equitable Communities (CLM435)
Electives (choose 3):
- Climate Communication: From Principles to Practice (CLM515)
- Navigating Power for Collective Action (CLM525)
- Building Community Resilience in the Climate Emergency (CLM535)
- Climate Action in Smaller Communities (CLM615)
- Green Infrastructure: Innovative Approaches to Urban Water Management (CLM620)
- Strategic Dialogue and Engagement for Climate Adaptation (CLM720)
Learning materials: See individual courses for textbook details
Cost: $699/course
$75 program application fee
Application info: No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.
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