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Program Code: GVOL0777M
Course Information
Next start date
4 January 2021
Enrollment closes
30 December 2020
Course frequency
Every 6 months
Duration
24 weeks
Time Commitment
180 Hours
Format
Online
Optional Extra
GVI Program Abroad
Price
€3450
Flexible Payment
Options Available
Introduction
Want to get a career in social or environmental impact? Don’t know where to start, but want to get off on the right path? Complete our 24 week Mastering Sustainable Development program to get the full perspective of the sustainable development sector, covering everything from wildlife conservation and climate change, to global health and human rights.
Master skills in fundamentals areas such as fundraising, communication, leadership, ethical best practice and monitoring and evaluation. Learn the key concepts in the focus areas of community development and nature conservation as you find out how to contribute to meaningful and impactful real-life developmental initiatives.
Master skills in fundamentals areas such as fundraising, communication, leadership, ethical best practice and monitoring and evaluation. Learn the key concepts in the focus areas of community development and nature conservation as you find out how to contribute to meaningful and impactful real-life developmental initiatives.
Skills you’ll acquire
After completing this course you’ll be able to:
- explain the factors threatening wildlife and marine conservation
- debate the effects of climate change and its environmental impact
- explain what impact measurement is and how to fundraise
- discuss the principles of social impact and community development
- evaluate the different careers available in sustainable development and how to best secure a job in one of these fields.
Is this program for me?
If you feel inspired by the work being done by professionals in the field of sustainable development and would like to transition to a career where you can significantly contribute to global initiatives, then this is the course for you. Whether you are in high school, college or a graduate wanting to launch your impactful career, or a mid-career professional looking to change things up and switch careers, or if you are a retired senior who wants to be involved in community projects, this program has something for everyone.
Course Curriculum
The program includes our Climate Crisis and Sustainability and Wildlife Conservation courses. In the wildlife conservation course you’ll learn about current issues threatening wildlife and biodiversity, such as habitat destruction, pollution and climate change. In the climate crisis course, you’ll analyse sustainability and the principles of climate change and its impact on the environment.
You'll also take part in our Marine Conservation and Conservation and Scientific Research courses. In the marine course, you’ll learn about the issues threatening marine ecosystems and analyse real-world case studies and a variety of solution-based conservation projects. In the scientific research course, topics include species identification, surveying techniques and logistics, and the importance of health and safety protocols.
Another component of this program is our Human Rights and Global Health courses. In the Human Rights course, you’ll first learn about the 30 universal human rights and how local factors affect implementation. You’ll discuss the rights of specific groups and current human rights debates. In the Global Health course, you’ll learn about past and current global health issues and possible innovations. You’ll also discuss universal health coverage and how power and politics influence public health policy.
You'll also complete our Making an Impact Ethically and Fundraising and Communication courses. In the Making an Impact Ethically course, you’ll engage in debate on a range of commonly encountered ethical predicaments and discuss your own solutions to these dilemmas. In the Fundraising and Communications course you’ll explore the different types of fundraising activities and how to overcome common challenges in fundraising.
The program also includes our Community Development and Impact Measurement courses. In the Community Development course, you’ll learn about how community development initiatives fail and how to avoid this. In the Impact Measurement course, you’ll learn how to create an impact measurement plan and implement it. You’ll also learn how to set up and manage effective data collection.
Lastly, you will cover our Careers in Sustainable Development and Leading Teams for Impact courses. In the careers course, you’ll learn about different careers in sustainable development and learn how to network, write a resume, submit an application and impress during an interview. In the leadership course, you’ll find out how to set goals, give feedback, manage conflict and identify different roles of team members.
You'll also take part in our Marine Conservation and Conservation and Scientific Research courses. In the marine course, you’ll learn about the issues threatening marine ecosystems and analyse real-world case studies and a variety of solution-based conservation projects. In the scientific research course, topics include species identification, surveying techniques and logistics, and the importance of health and safety protocols.
Another component of this program is our Human Rights and Global Health courses. In the Human Rights course, you’ll first learn about the 30 universal human rights and how local factors affect implementation. You’ll discuss the rights of specific groups and current human rights debates. In the Global Health course, you’ll learn about past and current global health issues and possible innovations. You’ll also discuss universal health coverage and how power and politics influence public health policy.
You'll also complete our Making an Impact Ethically and Fundraising and Communication courses. In the Making an Impact Ethically course, you’ll engage in debate on a range of commonly encountered ethical predicaments and discuss your own solutions to these dilemmas. In the Fundraising and Communications course you’ll explore the different types of fundraising activities and how to overcome common challenges in fundraising.
The program also includes our Community Development and Impact Measurement courses. In the Community Development course, you’ll learn about how community development initiatives fail and how to avoid this. In the Impact Measurement course, you’ll learn how to create an impact measurement plan and implement it. You’ll also learn how to set up and manage effective data collection.
Lastly, you will cover our Careers in Sustainable Development and Leading Teams for Impact courses. In the careers course, you’ll learn about different careers in sustainable development and learn how to network, write a resume, submit an application and impress during an interview. In the leadership course, you’ll find out how to set goals, give feedback, manage conflict and identify different roles of team members.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
This course includes material related to these Goals
COURSE 1 : Climate Crisis and Sustainability
Orientation to our online learning platform
Module 1 : The Earth System
Module 2 : Environmental Problems
Module 3 : Sustainable Development and the Environment
Module 4 : Approached to Environmental Sustainability
Module 5 : Making Change for Our Planet’s Future
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COURSE 2 : Wildlife Conservation
Orientation to our online course
Module 1 : Introduction to conservation
Module 2 : Biodiversity and ecosystem management
Module 3 : Key threats and pressures
Module 4 : Wildlife conservation in the field
Module 5 : The institutional and funding landscape
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COURSE 3 : Marine Conservation
Orientation to our online course
Module 1 : Introduction to Marine Conservation
Module 2 : Approaches to Marine Conservation
Module 3 : Key Threats to Marine Environments
Module 4 : Marine Conservation in the Field
Module 5 : Marine Conservation Stakeholders
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COURSE 4 : Conservation and Scientific Research
Orientation to our online learning platform
Module 1 : Target Species Identification
Module 2 : Survey Techniques
Module 3 : Survey Logistics
Module 4 : Project partner relationships
Module 5 : Health and Safety Procedures
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COURSE 5 : Human Rights and Advocacy
Orientation to our online learning platform
Module 1 : Human Rights Introduction
Module 2 : International Normative Framework Around Human Rights
Module 3 : Cultural Relativism and Regional Issues
Module 4 : The Rights of Specific Groups
Module 5 : Current Issues, Debates and Ways Forward
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COURSE 6 : Global Public Health
Orientation to our online learning platform
Module 1 : The Evolution of Global Public Health
Module 2 : Global Health Issues
Module 3 : Universal Health Coverage
Module 4 : Health Policy, Power and Politics
Module 5 : Innovation in Global Health Delivery
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COURSE 7 : Making an Impact Ethically
Orientation to our online learning platform
Module 1 : Introduction to Ethics
Module 2 : Ethical Theories in Action
Module 3 : Ethics and Solutions to Global Problems
Module 4 : Is There a “Right and Wrong” Way?
Module 5 : The Future of Doing Good
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COURSE 8 : Fundraising and Communication
Orientation to our online learning platform
Module 1 : Introduction to Fundraising
Module 2 : Storytelling to Raise Money
Module 3 : Engaging Your Donors
Module 4 : Meeting the Needs of Donors
Module 5 : The Art of Solicitation
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COURSE 9 : Impact Measurement
Orientation to our online learning platform
Module 1 : Introduction to Impact Measurement
Module 2 : Planning for Measurement
Module 3 : Implementing Your Measurement Plan
Module 4 : Managing and Using Data for Impact
Module 5 : Applying Impact Measurement Principles
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COURSE 10 : Community Development
Orientation to our online learning platform
Module 1 : Introduction to Community Development
Module 2 : Understanding a Local Context and Its Priorities
Module 3 : How to Engage with Communities
Module 4 : The Ethics of Stakeholder Management
Module 5 : Best Practices in Community Development
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COURSE 11 : Careers in Sustainable Development
Orientation to our online learning platform
Module 1 : Career Paths and Opportunities
Module 2 : Your Values and Ways to Make an Impact
Module 3 : Career Mapping and Choices
Module 4 : Building Your Profile and Personal Brand
Module 5 : Securing Your Dream Job
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COURSE 12 : Leading Teams for Impact
Orientation to our online learning platform
Module 1 : Introduction to Team Leading
Module 2 : Planning and Setting Team Goals
Module 3 : Preparing by Creating a Safe, Supportive Environment
Module 4 : Presenting and Communicating With Your Team
Module 5 : Performing and Developing a Leadership Style
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Earn a certificate
Want to show colleges, universities and employers that you’ve got the knowledge and skills covered in this course? Once you’ve successfully completed any of our courses, we’ll send you a digital certificate of completion at no additional cost. The certificate will feature the official name of the course, your name, the date and a signature from your course instructor. Add the certificate to your college application, your graduate school application, your job application or your LinkedIn page.
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