The global transition to renewable energy systems will be mineral intensive and, under the current linear economy conditions,...
The global transition to renewable energy systems will be mineral intensive and, under the current linear economy conditions,...
Mining, Metals and Resource-based Development
Location: Online
This course is for:
Supported by the World Bank, this 12-week MOOC covers how to manage sustainable extractive industry investments. Cutting across economics, law, politics, engineering, and environmental management, the course covers oil, gas, coal, minerals, and the impact of the extractives sector on the countries dependent on it, on the communities involved in mining and transportation, on the environment, and on the prosperity of people in these countries. The course was also adapted by the Inter-American Development Bank for a Latin American audience, and it has been integrated into blended learning offerings at universities around the world.
This MOOC is also offered as part of a Professional Certificate course in Sustainable Mining and Resource Management from edX. Learn more here.
To register for the course on edX.org, visit edX.org by the SDG Academy.
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is being offered self-paced, entirely online, which means you can take it from the comfort of your home or office at a pace that works for you.
The MOOC is free of charge (yes, you read that right!) if you pursue the Audit Track. If you want to pursue an edX Verified Certificate, you can upgrade to the Verified Track for US$49. (See question 8 for more details about certificates.)
Key topics include:
Please see the complete syllabus for more details.
No, it does not. But you may also be interested in our MOOC on Mining and Materials for Sustainable Development Transformations.
With experts from all global regions, our lecturers bring in expertise, perspectives, and examples from around the world that are relevant to global mining and materials value chains.
The MOOC is structured in 12 modules. We suggest that you complete the course over 12 weeks (4-6 per week) to keep the learning momentum, but you may wish to advance faster or spread it out over a longer period. You can design your own learning experience!
There will be short multiple-choice quizzes in each module of the MOOC to challenge your comprehension of the presented material and underline key lessons. No need to worry: if you watch the content and listen closely, you will thrive in the quizzes, and perhaps even enjoy reflecting on your experience!
Learners who have upgraded to the Verified Track must pass a final exam to earn their edX Verified Certificate. The exam will consist of multiple choice questions and reference learnings from the entire course.
Learners have the opportunity to earn an edX Verified Certificate upon successful completion of the course. All you have to do is upgrade for US$49.
Want to pursue the certificate but worried about the cost? edX offers financial assistance for learners who qualify.
Learners completing the course via the free Audit Track will have access to all the content, but will not receive a certificate.
Yes! You are encouraged to use the Discussion Forum to exchange thoughts, questions, and reflections with other learners, as well as the experts. The details will be outlined in the course program when we release the training, but rest assured there will be opportunities to interact with us at CCSI and fellow learners.
We are also hoping to arrange live engagement with experts via webinars and online Q&As. Details about these opportunities will be sent to enrolled learners in advance.
Absolutely! Feel free to share with colleagues, friends, and family with or without prior experience in mining and materials. Remember: the MOOC is free of charge, so you may invite anyone to join you on this enriching intellectual adventure!
Want to entice your friends with a particular chapter? Once enrolled, you will be able to share videos directly from the edX platform, or find them in the SDG Academy Library.
If you’re interested in collaborating with CCSI on topics related to mining and materials value chains, or any other of our focus areas, please reach out to us at ccsi@climate.columbia.edu.
