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Urban Resilience Essentials (Part 2)


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This is Part 2 of Urban Resilience Essentials. This paid course provides access to 5 in-depth modules and a certification towards the end. Designed to expand your understanding of urban resilience, it includes practical case studies and actionable insights. Unlock Part 2 to access:
• Module 3: Understanding Risk
• Module 4: Evolution of Urban Resilience – From Theory to Practice
• Module 5: Case Study – OASIS Schoolyard Initiative
• Module 6: Understanding the CRO Role*
• Bonus Module: The Health Impacts of a Changing Climate

All the best in your learning journey!

*If you are a CRO, this module will be a facilitator-led 2-hour cohort session. Further details will be provided upon signing up for the course.

Here is the course outline:

Module 3: Understanding Risk

This module will help you understand the key components of urban risk and how they are interconnected. You will learn to integrate urban risk assessments into decision-making processes and apply tools and frameworks to mitigate risks effectively, building urban resilience across diverse scenarios. Duration: 25 mins

Module 4: Evolution of Urban Resilience – From Theory to Practice

This module explores the essential elements that transform the theoretical concept of urban resilience into practical application. It introduces the City Resilience Framework (CRF) 2024 as a guiding tool for understanding and assessing resilience in cities. Additionally, the module delves into the principles that underpin effective resilience strategies, equipping you with the knowledge to build more adaptable and sustainable urban systems in the face of complex risks and challenges. Duration: 25 mins

Module 5: Case Study Module – OASIS Schoolyard Initiative

This module is case study for all the resilience concepts we've studied so far. You will understand the need for OASIS, identify its goals and achievements, and analyse its main components. This will help you link OASIS to the resilience concepts previously covered, demonstrating how it exemplifies these principles in practice. Duration: 20 mins

Module 6: Understanding the CRO Role and the Key Qualities of a CRO

This module delves into the critical role of Chief Resilience Officers (CROs) in helping cities navigate complex challenges, ranging from climate risks to social and economic disruptions. It examines the evolving responsibilities of CROs, the diverse typologies that shape their approaches, and the essential leadership traits that empower them to drive resilience initiatives effectively. Duration: 20 mins

Bonus Module: The Health Impacts of a Changing Climate

This bonus module will introduce you to the intersection of climate change, public health, and equity, with a focus on vulnerable communities. In this introductory module, you will explore how climate change impacts public health, the key health challenges it poses, and the critical role cities play in addressing these issues. Duration: 20 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: 20 mins

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

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Certificate of Completion
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