Online course
Sustainable Development
In this course you will dive into the concept of Sustainable Development, assess our current situation, and evaluate the main points of change in contemporary societies.
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Course Contents
Creating change, although necessary, is not easy. To reduce complexity as much as possible, we propose a journey in three steps.
Sustainable Development: a real utopia?
The idea of Sustainable Development was born to reconcile the contradictory demands of development and the environment. In this section, we will assess the debates and controversies surrounding development goals and strategies, environmentalism and Sustainable Development, to better understand the challenge we face.
Mapping reality: where we are?
We will talk about culture, patterns of production, consumption and distribution, the rules of the game, civil society, social relations and the person. In this section, we will map reality to assess where are the patterns of unsustainability.
Mapping reality: points of change
How does change happen? What should be changed: ideas, behaviors, or rules; patterns of production, consumption or distribution? What is your role, as a person (or as a company), in creating change toward Sustainable Development? This section aims to explore these questions.
This course is for sustainability, social justice and democracy, which means it is not merely theoretical. In fact, it is a science-based, problem-focused course that aims to create effective change.
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Course Duration
16 (sixteen) weeks, 24 (twenty-four) hours of activities
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How it works
Each lesson combines short videos, images, text, discussion, and activities (both theoretical and practical) to enhance your learning journey.
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Multimedia Classes
A mixture of short videos, images, short and long text devoted to present the proposed themes.
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Exercises (both theoretical and practical)
We learn better when we exercise. So, we propose different kinds of exercises for you to dig deep into what you’ve learned and make connections with your own condition and possibilities for change.
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Dialogue Space
The community aspect of this course is something we really value. This space offers you the opportunity to post questions and comments and discuss ideas presented in class. This will allow space for interaction and exchange of ideas among all participants.
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Recommendation of extra material
Books, articles and/or videos will be indicated for the deepening in the topics covered.
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Solving problems starts with understanding them. This course aims to deepen public debate and practices around Sustainable Development.
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Questions you may have
Who is this course for?
We would like to think that this course is for everybody, since creating change is a task for everybody.
It’s important to have in mind that this course was designed to be beginner-friendly. So, each topic starts from the basics and advances from there. Ideally, every person with a high school degree should be able to take the course.
On the other hand, if you already have an intermediate or advanced level in the proposed topics, this course may not be for you. Our courses are not intended to be academic.
What are the prerequisites for this course?
To enroll in the course, you must meet the following conditions:
- willingness for reflection and openness to new ideas;
- access to a computer with internet connection (low browsing quality may hinder access to course materials);
- a good understanding of English.
When will I have access to the course material?
Immediately after your purchase is processed (except for those who subscribe before the official release of the course), you will receive an email containing your access to the course. Each class will be available automatically upon completion of the previous one, respecting a minimum of one week for each class.
Do I need to be available at specific times?
No, it is possible to study the days and times that are most convenient for you.
What if I need additional time to complete the course?
You will have access to the course material up to one year after the date of purchase, or the date you receive an email containing access to the course for those who subscribe before the official release of the course.
What’s your refund policy?
You can request the cancellation of your subscription up to 30 (thirty) days after you are given access to the course, provided that you have not completed or accessed more than 25% of the content of the course. After this period, no cancellation requests will be accepted.
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Dates, Price and Registration
Next class: Registration will open soon for the first class to start in March 2025 (estimated).
Contact Us
Do you have any doubts? Please, fill out the form below. We will be happy to help.
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Creating Sustainable Development is a complex task and depends on broad participation. Change must happen at all levels –personal, organizational, social.
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