35 Courses and Certifications

List of Online Courses and Certifications

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
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Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition

The certificate program on Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition is provided by Wageningen through the edX platform. The program is designed to teach the candidates the fundamentals behind the concept of nutrition and how it impacts human health. The course explores the relationship between those two in terms of health problems caused due to overnutrition. The candidate learns about overweight, and obesity, and strategies to combat them. Nutrition and Health: Macronutrients and Overnutrition certification course is tailor-made for healthcare professionals and people employed in the food industry without any proper background in nutrition. 

The candidate will learn about nurturing a critical mindset on how to weigh and interpret information on nutrition, food, and health. Nutrition and Health: The macronutrients and Overnutrition course belongs to a series of other courses packed into a professional program known as the “Food, Nutrition, and Health Professional Certificate Programme''. The candidates need to know basic biology to pursue this course. Upon completion, the candidates will be able to be familiar with nutrition research and research methodologies. During the audit mode, the candidates will have only limited time to complete their learnings. On the other hand during the verified mode the time constraint is removed and the course is accessible for a lifetime.

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9 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the future

If you are a person who is aware of the size and scope of the rapid tourism development that is taking place in the current world and wants to gain the skills and experience to participate in debates regarding the same, this course of Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the future will be best suited to you. Provided by Wageningen University, Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the Future training course challenges the candidates to freely participate in class discussions and learn about the perspectives of their peers. They will be indulging in the study of various areas such as new developments in the field of tourism which includes Urban Overtourism, Digital Nomadism, Ecotourism and Accessible Tourism.

The designers of the Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the Future certification course understand that the pandemic has caused harm to the tourism economy and hence aim to educate the masses about the effects that COVID-19 has on tourists as well as their behaviour. Within a span of 9 weeks, the candidates will be well-versed with the ideas of sustainable tourism. EdX gives two options for learners to join the course; verified and free auit tracks. In the free audit track, the learners will be provided access only for a limited period. 

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9 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Sociology Knowledge of Geography Knowledge of Psychology

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Nutrition and Health: Food Safety

On the report of the rising amount of food adulteration, edX brings Nutrition and Health: Food Risks course for candidates who want to learn about various microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and so on that are present inside the food which causes health hazards and food poisoning. It teaches students to analyze and assess food risks using different tools and techniques. Candidates will also learn several key concepts about the modern food chain, food processing, risk assessment, risk management, safety measures, and so on.

EdX provides Nutrition and Health: Food Risks online course in association with Wageningen University and Research which is best known for its intensive research. The instructors are well-versed in the subject and help the candidates in acquiring in-demand skills and deep knowledge. This is a self-paced course where the course curriculum is professionally designed by the experts and is spread over 8 weeks. Due to the Nutrition and Health: Food Risks program, candidates will get a chance to explore food and improve their quality of life. The candidates will be able to choose either the audit track or the verified track for learning the course. The audit track of the course offers limited period access whereas the verified track offers unlimited access to the course materials.

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
Co-Creating Sustainable Cities

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Delft University of Technology , Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Co-Creating Sustainable Cities

Achieving sustainability has become a major task in the present time. Major issues like climate change and population growth worldwide have raised concerns in cities everywhere. The Co-Creating Sustainable Cities certification course highlights citizens' role, along with businesses, researchers, governments, and NGOs in empowering political, technological, and socio-economic developments to attain sustainability. The Co-Creating Sustainable Cities online course uses examples of cities including Beijing, Nairobi, Suzhou, Amsterdam, Ho Chi Minh City, and Kampala. It is done to examine the dimensions of co-creation responsible for sustainable cities all over the world. You will understand how sustainability is the outcome of the interaction between daily lives, policies, and technology.

The Co-Creating Sustainable Cities programme by edX will let you explore concepts like ICTs, infrastructure, smart technologies, participative democracy, and big data. The course will analyse the cities mentioned above on certain themes like green spaces & food, air, mobility, energy, water, and waste. The programme utilises a worldwide perspective to explain why certain kinds of co-creation are preferable in particular urban contexts. Edx offers 2 separate tracks that can be used to opt into the course and then they shall be given access either for a limited period or the access may be unlimited. If the students want limited access they will have to choose the audit track and if they want unlimited access to the course materials they will have to choose the audit track.

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8 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Urban Planning

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Nutrition and Health Micronutrients and Malnutrition

With an edX-provided platform for education, the certificate program Nutrition and Health: Micronutrients and Malnutrition will focus on the main topics of malnutrition and micronutrients that can impact human health. As humans despite a lot of information being made available, it is not clear on what is true and better for health and its requirements. The course may be pursued by choosing 2 tracks, one is audit, and the other is verified. The verified mode offers unlimited time to complete the learning but during the audit mode, the candidates will only be able to learn the course in a limited period of access.

This course will address the relationship between both nutrition and human health by focusing on malnutrition-related health issues. The candidates will learn more about diet and nutrition impacting both current as well as future health.  The course explores the dangers of malnutrition concerning human health and global hunger. The course will also try to address and combat these problems created by malnutrition and improve them with proper strategies. The course is one of the few courses that is made an essential component of the “Food, Nutrition and Health” professional certificate programme. The course in the audit mode is self-paced but only provides a limited period of access whereas the candidates during the verified mode will be able to learn the course in an unlimited time frame.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition
Sustainable Urban Development

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Delft University of Technology , Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Sustainable Urban Development

Did you realise that cities occupy only 3% of the earth’s land area, but nearly 50% of the world’s population resides in them? Furthermore, cities cause more than 70% of global carbon emissions. For understanding how metropolitan regions, responsible for sustainability challenges and urbanisation, hold the key to resolving the issues, join the Sustainable Urban Development certification course.

The Sustainable Urban Development certification syllabus offers a trans-disciplinary, systemic, and holistic approach to combat 21st century’s sustainability challenges. The curriculum encompasses knowledge from disciplines, including urban planning, urban engineering, urban design, systems analysis, social sciences, policymaking, and entrepreneurship. The MOOC trains candidates in understanding these concepts in the metropolitan context.

Sustainable Urban Development by edX is a part of the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS Institute) educational programme. The seven-week course is drafted by Wageningen University and Research and TU Delft. The introductory training from Social Sciences domain necessitates no minimum requirements about academia or profession. Besides, the course offers students a chance to explore the sustainability issues in their cities and hinterlands.

Learners are free to select anyone from the audit or the verified track to finish learning the programme. Both these tracks are self-paced and can be completed at their own pace. The verified track is paid and offers unlimited access to the materials of the course whereas on the other hand, the audit track offers free but limited course access.

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Urban Planning

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Biorefinery: From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products

The Biorefinery certification programme, offered by the Wageningen University and Research in collaboration with edX, spans seven weeks. This course is provided at the advanced level and requires an undergraduate-level knowledge of chemistry, process engineering, and mathematics. You can also study at your speed as the programme follows a self-paced learning approach.

Besides, this accreditation is free to audit. Video transcripts are also provided to the learners for a convenient learning process. The lessons are delivered online too. Biorefinery: From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products certification syllabus is an all-inclusive one and covers a broad range of topics like biorefineries, biomass, conversions, downstream processing, process evaluation, and more. Besides, this edX course has a self-directed training model but offers only limited access during the audit track and unlimited access to the course materials when the verified track is selected.

You will also get to evaluate and understand a case study about process design to get an in-depth understanding of the subject. As we cannot depend on fossil fuel energy for long due to their exhaustible nature, biomass power is the sustainable solution. Hence, taking up the Biorefinery course by edX will enable you to develop core practices and skills for a lucrative career ahead.

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of science

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Sustainable Food Security The value of systems thinking

With the WageningenX online platform for education, the certificate programme Sustainable Food Security The Value of systems thinking will teach tips on solving the Rubik's cube of system thinking and how it could be applied to improve environmental sustainability in food production systems. The systems theory will help us understand and work with the complexity of food production. 

The University of Wageningen collaborates with the edX platform with the motto to explore nature's potential and improve the quality of life. The programme is focused on making contributions to the area of the living environment as well as healthy food. The study helps the candidate apply the principles of system theory for food production taking environmental sustainability into account. The student will benefit with knowledge of decision-making in food production and sorting its complex issues. 

The course runs for a duration of 6 weeks and student effort is required at 8 to 10 hours a week. The programme is introductory and planned as part of “X-Series - Food Security and Sustainability”. The course is offered in a self-paced mode with a time limit for those who are opting for it in the audit mode. On the other hand, the candidates can enjoy unlimited access if they have selected the verified track.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Environmental Science

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

The Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports course by edX is well-designed by food and nutrition experts with intense study and research. The course-takers will acquire in-depth learning and analysis regarding several concepts of food and nutrition like a healthy diet, lifestyle, food nutrients, daily food intake, supplements, and so on that impacts the overall performance, lifespan, physical health, mental health, and overall mood of a person. Also, it discusses the different aspects of exercise and sports like sports nutrition, types of sports, exercise physiology, energy estimation, and so on. 

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports course is backed up by instructors who are highly qualified, talented, and experienced from Wageningen University and Research. This is a self-paced course that requires sheer dedication and focus of  4-8 hours per week. The whole syllabus is perfectly crafted over 6 weeks. Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports certification courses have also won the award from Class Central as the Best of All Time. After finishing the Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports program, students will receive an official certification from edX.

Students can apply the lessons learned from this Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports program in their everyday lives, make their own decisions regarding nutrition, and make huge improvements in their lives. Though the course is self-paced during the audit mode, the candidates will get limited period access to the learning materials On the other hand, the candidates will get unlimited access if they have chosen the verified track.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Nutrition and Health Human Microbiome

The microbiome that balances your gut health has a plethora of benefits for human health, which makes it an interesting field of study for students and professionals. The self-paced course on Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome is ideal for aspirants who wish to explore this field of science. This Introductory online course on Health & safety is offered by edX, an online education provider in association with Wageningen University & Research. This certification course is packed with a comprehensive curriculum and a flexible learning system consisting of graded assessments with the guidance of experienced professors at Wageningen University.

The course mainly focuses on the Human Microbiome and its benefits, it improves gut health and its potential to prevent diseases like obesity, IBS, and diabetes. It covers many key concepts like microbial therapies, microbiota diest, microbiota and aging, microbiota development, the applicability of the microbiome, personal microbiota development, and so on. There are 2 modes in which the course can be completed, one is the audit track, and the other is the verified track. In the audit mode, the candidates will have to learn the course in the specified period mentioned on the website. During the verified track, the students will get unlimited access to finish the course.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

The Science of Beer

The Science of Beer course has been developed by edX in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research for curious learners who are interested in learning about more than just the taste of beer.

Participants will understand everything related to beer, including how beer is made, the raw materials used, the supply chain, its marketing strategies, and the effects of beer consumption on the human body. Participants will be given knowledge about the different beer styles, quality issues, how the cultivation, and environment of the raw material affect each other, and how the image and culture of beer are influenced by various factors.

The Science of Beer MOOC has been developed by the students of Wageningen University & Research in honor of the 100th anniversary of their university. The students have been guided by professors and experts in the domain of food production, marketing, health risks, logistics, and sustainable supply chains to give the learners a high-quality learning experience. Two pathways may be selected by the candidates to get enrolled in the course. One pathway offered limited course access to the materials while the other pathway offers unlimited access.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills Brewing skills

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Genetic Models for Animal Breeding

With the WageningenX educational platform, the certificate programme Genetic Models for Animal Breeding is designed to help the candidate understand the genetics and statistics that help in animal breeding. The course also lists the process required to set up a programme for breeding independents. 

Animal breeding will involve the selective breeding of livestock animals with those desirable qualities for generational development. The steps that are used in the programme are done so as to increase productivity and create as well as maintain a strong population of animal livestock. 

The student will learn how the animal breeder balances the desired qualities with diversity as well as long-term sustainability. The scientific concepts of genetics applied also involve the models and computational methods. The programme runs for a duration of 6 weeks and is instructed by 5 faculty members. The student needs to dedicate 4 to 6 hours every week to a self-paced mode of learning. The learners can enrol in this programme either in paid or free mode. While opting for the free mode, the candidates will have only limited access to the programme. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of genetics

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Introduction to Animal Behaviour

The course Introduction to Animal Behaviour presents a basic overview of the nature of animals and the reason why they act the way that they do. Candidates who want to broaden their understanding of how animals learn, find food, communicate, find and exploit resources, avoid predators, and other related areas are recommended to apply to this course. This programme requires no prerequisite knowledge, just enthusiasm, and curiosity to learn more about the creatures that coexist with us. This course will be taught to the students by three of the top researchers working at Wageningen University so that every concept is clear in the minds of the candidates. 

The course will be giving out helpful course handouts, downloadable transcripts, and reading materials for the ease of the students. By working for a minimum of 6 hours every week, the students can excel in this course and complete it within the given time. The course is self-paced but the time given to complete the course is limited when the selection of the audit mode is made, the access to the course will be limited. In case the choice of the track is verified, the candidates will get unlimited period access to the course materials.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of science

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Sustainable Tourism Society & Environmental Aspects

Tourism is one of the biggest and fastest-growing industries in the world. It heavily contributes to the worldwide economy and is responsible for providing jobs to millions of people. However, all of this growth comes at an environmental cost. The edX Sustainable Tourism: Society & Environmental Aspects MOOC will bring your attention to its impact on our natural and social environment.

With the help of the Sustainable Tourism: Society & Environmental Aspects online course, you will realize what effects travel has on cultures and the surroundings of famous destinations worldwide. You will also understand how tourism is a complicated occurrence, as is evident by its sensitivity to worldwide changes. These changes include economic affairs, pandemics, dynamic consumer behaviour, climate change, and terrorist activities.

As part of the Sustainable Tourism: Society & Environmental Aspects MOOC curriculum, you will be provided with a range of weekly insights. These contain social study approaches, systematic observations, historical backdrops, and general theoretical foundations. The course is awarded as ‘Best of All-time’ by Class Central. The learners can pursue the programme in two tracks, namely, the verified and audit. In the audit mode, the candidates will have access to the course only for a limited period. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of tourism

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach

The Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach programme by edX is an advanced course rooted in business and management. Learners study the circular economy and adapt to the transition. The course focuses on the rebirth and recycling of materials to develop a sustainable economy.

Circular Economy by edX is a six-week MOOC sandwiched with two MicroMasters in business, economics, policies, and operations. It takes a system approach by considering different stakeholders’ incentive structures, perspectives, and influences on circular alternatives. Students propose solutions that will be tested on the application and emergence in the economy. The language of instruction is in English.

EdX’s Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach course is taught and offered by Wageningen University and Research. Topics of agent-based modelling, life cycle assessment, socio-technical challenges, and environmental benefits of circular products are discussed. Students can learn with the video recordings provided and at their convenience. Applicants can additionally pay a fee and gain a verified certificate. The self-paced programme can be taken in two different modes; verified and audit tracks. In the free audit track, the learners will have access to the course only for a limited duration. 

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6 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Economics

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Evaluating Animal Breeding Programmes

The Evaluating Animal Breeding Programmes by edX offers the candidate a hike in the professional industry. With the help of modern technologies and advancement in the field of science, animal breeding, as well as farm animal breeding, has turned into one of the professional industries in today’s era. In many of the countries, there are programs of breeding that are tailor-made.

Evaluating animal breeding courses has been tailored in such a way with the team of experts that it would help the participants to get an idea about the implementation of the breeding program. Both the large industrial scale, as well as tailor-made breeding, shall be covered in the course. 

After the successful completion of the program, the candidate shall be awarded a certificate. The evaluating animal breeding certification course has been designed with assignments, quizzes, and forums in every module to make it simpler for the participants. By enrolling in this course individuals will learn how to evaluate the programs of breeding. The self-paced programme can be pursued either in paid or free mode. In the free mode, the learners will have only limited access to the programme.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of genetics

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Sustainable Food Security: Crop Production

6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Sustainable Food Security: Food Access

6 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Nutrition, Heart Disease and Diabetes

With a WageningenX provided an online platform for education, the certificate program Nutrition, Heart Disease and Diabetes is a fully open online course program that illustrates and informs about the role of nutrition with the disease. It explores two main diseases of heart and diabetes that have been causing death majorly all around the world. 

The students will learn about several body-related cardiovascular diseases that affect along with the risk factors and their impact. After course completion, the candidate will be able to have a deeper understanding of the pathophysiological concepts such as epigenetic factors and insulin resistance. This program will teach about interaction required between the disease, nutrients and diets. As the course progresses, the candidate should be exposed to cardiometabolic-based disease research and how many diseases are prevented and treated using proper lifestyle with dietary modifications. 

The Nutrition, Heart Disease and Diabetes program helps a wide range of professionals in many fields and is an important and essential part of the “Nutrition and Disease” professional certificate program.

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5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nutrition

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Nutrition and Cancer

The programme of Nutrition and Cancer provided by the platform of Edx in collaboration with Wageningen University and Research provides great learning freedom to all the candidates who are interested in gaining information about health and lifestyles. The duration of the programme is 5 weeks. Learners who want to pursue this course should spend 6-8 hours per week ending this course. This programme was created by the faculty of Wageningen University and research provides an intermediate level about the concerned areas. 

The course on Nutrition and Cancer offered by the platform is self-paced. Participants can access all the required knowledge about the subject from the platform through online mode only. The enrolled candidates can avail this course free of cost. Students who want to gain verified certification for this programme can pay the programme fee according to the instructions given by the platform and can achieve the programme certification. The course has 2 tracks which can be chosen by the stduents to enrol and finish learning the course. The course is free in the audit track but is accessible only for a specified time whereas the verified mode is chargeable and available for an unlimited period.

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5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of genetics Knowledge of nutrition

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Circular Fashion: Design, Science and Value in a Sustainable Clothing Industry

The fashion industry has a social, environmental, and economic impact globally. With the wave of sustainable living, this industry is being greatly influenced by circular fashion. This revolution is creating a new class of professionals within the clothing industry who are creating fashion via new sustainable initiatives. The Circular Fashion: Design, Science and Value in a Sustainable Clothing Industry course is tailored to help you grasp the fundamental concepts of circularity in fashion.

The Circular Fashion online programme by edX has a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential concepts such as design for circularity, challenges of recycling, and circular business modelling. The programme also touches on biobased innovation and alternative textiles. Nearly 30 instructors are collectively a part of the course delivery team. It is a self-paced training module that can be covered in five weeks. This programme enables the students to enrol in the paid or free track. In the paid track, the learners will be given unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion. But, in the free audit track, the students will be provided access only for a limited time period. 

The online Circular Fashion: Design, Science and Value programme is an offering of Wageningen University & Research. Since it is an introductory-level course, you need no particular prerequisites to start learning. Furthermore, the language of course delivery is English. Enrol in the programme and become a part of the circular fashion industry.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Designing skills Knowledge of Blockchain Design thinking

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil

Unpredictable climate changes have resulted in extreme rainfall. To get rid of excess water and to protect agricultural land, a new methodology and a better drainage system are a necessity. The Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil course is designed to cater to the needs of agricultural water management, irrigation, and land management.

Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil certification course is taught by experts in this field. The educators will put forward a practical guide through which the learners can gain impactful new insights. From drainage design to hydrological principles and from maintenance to implementation, each aspect is thoroughly explained in the modules. The main value of its course lies in the integration of all this knowledge and analyses through the lens of current changes in the drainage system.

On completing the course, the learners can assess greater value from their work. The learners will be capable enough to design their innovative drainage system once they get an idea from an overall perspective. The modules are integrated and designed in such a way that it is applicable in any country with the benefit of a verified certificate. EdX gives two different options for learners to join the programme; paid and free. In the free audit mode, the learners will be provided access to the course only for a limited time duration. 

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5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

From Fossil Resources to Biomass A Business and Economics Perspective

Creating a sustainable future is not an easy task but is essential for the survival of humankind. To transition from fossil towards biomass resources, Students first need to learn about the economic principles, consumer science, logistics, and business aspects. From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics Perspective online course by Edx discusses the value of biobased products and explores ways to finance them through a business model. 

Furthermore, the Edx certification From Fossil Resources to Biomass also focuses on ways to move away from fossil fuels. The course emphasizes how we can not depend on fossil fuels for food, chemical products, and energy. The certification tries to lay a foundation for the biobased economy in the students by teaching relevant concepts. 

The From Fossil Resources to Biomass course is a self-paced online program developed by Wageningen University and Research. The training is a part of a series of three MicroMasters courses called Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability. Students may have to devote 20-28 hours weekly for comfortable program completion. There are two options for students to enrol in the programme, namely, free audit and paid modes. In the free mode, the course will be available for learners to audit for limited period of time. 

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5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Supply Management

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Business Strategy and Operations in a Biobased Economy

The online course on Business strategy and operations in a biobased economy is apt for candidates who want to pursue the course to build a strong understanding of biobased and economical business sides. The Business strategy and operations in a biobased economy certification course is presented by edX, one of the leading online providers of quality education in association with Wageningen University. This self-paced Business strategy and operations in a biobased economy program is also an instructor-led course which is under the guidance of experienced faculty from Wageningen University. Also, this Business strategy and operations in a biobased economy training course is part of Business and operations for a circular bio-economy, a Micromasters programme which can be achieved after 2 other similar courses and one capstone project.

Business strategy and operations in a biobased economy course mainly focus on the dynamic business sides of a circular and biobased economy in which key concepts such as Biobased transitions, biobased investments and biobased innovations, supply chain management, closed-loop supply chains, quantitative decision support and so on, are studied thoroughly. Along with the comprehensive curriculum packed with flexible learning systems, the Business strategy and operations in a biobased economy training course provide the students with an informative and interesting learning experience.

There are two options for the candidates to enrol in the online self-paced programme, namely, verified and audit tracks. In the free audit mode, they will be provided with a limited duration of access to the course. 

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5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Supply Management

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Catalytic Conversions for Biobased Chemicals and Products

A significant portion of the existing scientific knowledge on conversion relies on non-renewable fossil feedstock processing. However, biomass is the sole renewable feedstock. The Catalytic Conversions for Biobased Chemicals and Products programme explains how biomass contains the carbon atoms required to form molecules to produce fuels, materials, and chemicals. The Catalytic Conversions for Biobased Chemicals and Products training is designed to provide foundational knowledge on bio-catalytic conversions. You will learn about the design of effective catalytic procedures to convert bio-based feedstock into usable outputs. You will also learn about the usage of biocatalysts and how you can tweak them for certain benefits in biobased conversions.

You will also study chemical, biochemical, and microbial conversion routes with the Catalytic Conversions certification online course. Furthermore, you will learn how some conversion procedures are more efficient for a particular reactor. Throughout the course, you will have the chance to interact with scientists, chemists, and other experts from the field for a deeper understanding. Edx offers 2 separate tracks for completion of the course that can be used to opt in and get access either for a limited period or the access may be unlimited. If the students want limited access to the course materials they will have to choose the audit track and if they want unlimited access they can choose the free audit track.

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5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Chemistry Perspective

The Wageningen University and Research offer the From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Chemistry Perspective certification course through edX’s platform to educate students about biomass products. This is a short-term curriculum under the purview of the energy and Earth Sciences field, with a duration of five weeks only. You will have to dedicate a minimum of 20-28 hours each week to complete the program adequately.

Furthermore, From Fossil Resources to Biomass online course is an advanced-level program with online self-paced lessons from the University’s top-notch educators. You will also access video transcripts of these lessons to expedite the understanding process and learn comfortably.

Moreover, the From Fossil Resources to Biomass certification syllabus covers topics ranging from biobased products, catalysts, biorefinery, and helpful microorganisms to biobased value chains. Hence, you learn about all the topics in-depth and purchase a verified certificate for additional benefits by paying the fee. You can also audit the programme for a limited duration without paying the course fee. This MOOC is also a part of edX’s two other MicroMasters courses, namely ‘Business and Operations for a Circular Bio-Economy’ and ‘Economics and Policies for a Circular Bio-Economy’, which you can undertake after completing this.

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5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Tourism and Climate Change

5 Weeks
Beginner
Free

Offered by

Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy

The candidates who find themselves responsible for the procedures of implementation and transition of products and services that are biobased are the best suited to Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy Course. Interested candidates of the Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy certification will be learning a range of topics starting right from research and development and stretching to other areas including retailing, application, processing, and final demand. In addition to this, learners will also discover the reasons why chains, rents, and the distribution of these attributes are affected by policies. Some of the concepts that will be explained include cultivating, and marketing genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the benefits and costs of developing.  

The students will be expected to do a rigorous study in the subject of energy and earth sciences for 4 weeks, putting in efforts of a minimum of 12 to 20 hours per week along with the Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy training. The faculty members will make sure that the candidates receive any help that they ask for regarding the course. The self-paced course has two various modes to join the course, verified and audit. The free audit course gives only a limited duration of access to the course. 

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4 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Economics

Offered by

Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Landscape Leadership: Catalyse Sustainable Development in Landscapes

The Landscape Leadership: Catalyse Sustainable Development in Landscapes online course is designed to offer insights on leadership and innovation strategies involved in driving the sustainable development of landscapes. The course is provided by the online education platform Edx with support from the Global Landscapes Forum.

The course duration for the program is four weeks and the students are expected to spend one to three hours every week to complete the course. The self-guided learning program provides free online training to students who wish to learn about sustainable landscapes, leadership, and development goals. This course is categorized under the energy and earth sciences domain. 

The course curriculum is developed by Wageningen University and helps the students discuss the risks and challenges associated with the change for sustainable development. The eligible students of the ‘Landscape Leadership: Catalyse Sustainable Development in Landscapes’ training program will get a course completion certificate from Edx if they opt for the verified mode by paying the course fee. For free, the learners can enrol in the self-paced course and get (audit) access for a limited duration. 

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Leadership Innovative Knowledge of Environmental Science Knowledge of Economics Managerial skill

Offered by

Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Climate Action in Biodiverse Landscapes

4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free

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