Climate Action Certificate
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.
Overview
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.
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):
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
$4,269 total program costs
Application info
No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.
StrongerBC future skills grant: Applications to use the grant for this program are closed as we have now reached capacity.
Application requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Mature students who do not meet this requirement may qualify with at least 5 years of appropriate experience
- English Language Requirements
Register for individual courses at any time, with the option to apply to the program later.
Ginger Gosnell-Myers
Maya Chorobik
Enroll in the certificate program to:
- Track your progress in your student account
- Access potential tax credits
- Be eligible to graduate when you finish
