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Energy Resilience in Cities


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The Energy Resilience in Cities course explores the vital role of energy resilience in urban environments, equipping learners with the knowledge to understand and address key challenges impacting energy systems. The course covers how to assess and enhance energy resilience using frameworks like the City Energy Resilience Framework (CERF), while also exploring strategies for ensuring equitable energy access in cities. Through practical insights and real-world case studies, the course provides tools needed to create more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable energy systems that can withstand both short-term shocks and long-term stresses.
Unlock the course to access:

• Module 1: Introduction to Energy Resilience
• Module 2: Introduction to the City Energy Resilience Framework (CERF)
• Module 3: Equitable Access to Energy in Cities

All the best in your learning journey!

Here is the course outline:

Pre-Evaluation

In this pre-evaluation self-assessment, you will have the opportunity to rate your confidence and attitude on key topics related to the course. This assessment is designed to help you reflect on your current understanding and mindset before starting the course, allowing you to track your growth and development as you progress through the content. Duration: 5 mins

Module 1: Introduction to Energy Resilience

This module will introduce you to the concept of energy resilience and its significance in urban contexts. You will explore key challenges that impact energy systems, including both sudden shocks and long-term stresses, and understand why energy resilience is essential for the sustainability and wellbeing of urban populations. Duration: 25 mins

Module 2: Introduction to the City Energy Resilience Framework (CERF)

This module will help you understand the City Energy Resilience Framework (CERF) and its role in assessing and enhancing urban energy resilience. You will learn the foundational concepts and principles of the CERF, along with its core features and functionalities. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to apply the CERF in real-world energy resilience planning. Duration: 30 mins

Module 3: Equitable Access to Energy in Cities

This module takes a closer look at ensuring equitable energy access in urban settings. You will examine energy access through a multidimensional lens, addressing challenges such as affordability, inequality, and informality. Practical case studies and frameworks like the Multi-Tier Framework (MTF) and CERF will showcase how cities can implement more inclusive, reliable, and resilient energy solutions. Duration: 25 mins

Post-Evaluation

In this post-evaluation self-assessment, you will have the opportunity to evaluate your progress and reflect on how your confidence and understanding of key topics have improved after completing the course. This assessment is designed to help you measure your growth, identify areas where you have strengthened your knowledge, and assess how your perspective on the course material has evolved throughout your learning journey. Duration: 5 mins

Certification Assessment

The Certification Assessment is designed to test your knowledge and understanding of the key concepts covered in this course. Successfully completing this assessment will grant you a course completion certificate. Duration: 10 mins

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

Certificate of Completion | Energy
Certificate of Completion | Energy
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