A Beginner's Guide to Environmental Science: Wicked Problems and Possible Solutions - CQUniversity (FutureLearn)
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Want to tackle real environmental problems and boost your uni/career prospects? Join a 4-week online course from CQUniversity on FutureLearn. Explore ecosystems, wicked problems like climate and waste, and build practical solutions and sustainability skills you can show on applications.
This is a four-week introductory online course from CQUniversity presented on the FutureLearn platform. It introduces fundamental concepts in environmental science, the basis of ecosystems, and the triple bottom line for sustainability.
The course explores global 'wicked problems' such as climate change, waste generation, fossil fuel consumption and human population impacts, and examines possible solutions including renewable energy and environmental management approaches. Learning is online and self-paced with interactive steps, discussion with other learners, and assessments.
Typical study time is around 4 hours per week. A digital certificate is available when you meet eligibility criteria; the course is CPD accredited. Start immediately: limited free access is offered, or you can upgrade for full access and a certificate (one-off £59) or join via an Unlimited subscription (£249.
99/year).
Digital certificate of achievement when eligible; CPD accreditation available (The CPD Certification Service).
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Free limited access available (try the course for free for up to 4 weeks). Upgrade for full access and a digital printed certificate: one-off £59 purchase. FutureLearn Unlimited subscription available at £249.99 for one year (automatically renews). Certificate of achievement available when eligible; CPD accreditation information provided on the course page.
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