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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Sustainable Urban Freight Transport: A Global Perspective online course was developed to help you build a sustainable transport perspective. And meet the rising pressures or urbanisation for sustainable logistics practices.

The Sustainable Urban Freight Transport certification syllabus will take you on a journey through a scientific foundation of logistics all the way to how it is practised in the cities. Moreover, the course also features expert instructors who will teach you the fundamentals of a highly complex social system of the urban areas.

Furthermore, you will gain an in-depth insight into applying the instructors’ real-world experiences to real-world problems. The Sustainable Urban Freight Transport programme places relentless emphasis on rigorous evaluation, theoretical foundation, and taking a multi-disciplinary approach to the complex area of logistics.

You will also have a chance to learn from your peers about the challenges that they faced in their particular city. Lastly, you can also purchase a course completion certificate to showcase your newly acquired skills. This self-paced programme has two options to enrol; verified and audit tracks. In the verified track, the students will get unlimited access and a certificate of completion while in the free audit track, they will have access for a limited period.

The Highlights

Video transcripts in English
Engineering course
Introductory level course
Self-paced learning programme
A Delft University of Technology offering
6 week training programme
Free course
Shareable and purchasable certificate
English language course
Four-six hours per week

Programme Offerings

A Delft University of Technology offering
introductory-level programme
Engineering course
Shareable and purchasable certificate
free enrollment
Self-paced learning
English language course
Six-week Course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4128	yes	Delft University of Technology

You can enroll in the Sustainable Urban Freight Transport a Global Perspective training for free.
However, you will need to pay the required fees for a verified certificate. Here are the details about the fee structure.

Sustainable Urban Freight Transport a Global Perspective fee structure

Course Name	Fee in INR
Sustainable Urban Freight Transport a Global Perspective – Audit only	Free
Sustainable Urban Freight Transport a Global Perspective – With a certificate	₹4,128

Eligibility Criteria

Anyone interested can enrol in the Sustainable Urban Freight Transport online course since there are no mandatory prerequisites.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Urban Planning

By the end of Sustainable Urban Freight Transport certification course, you will be proficient in:

Identifying the main logistical challenges faced by cities all around the world
Understanding the complex nature and workings of urban freight transport systems
Evaluating the impacts of traffic on freight transport
Exploring the various approaches to solve the problems in urban freight transport
Identifying the various research methods employed to apply and develop knowledge in this field

Who it is for

The Sustainable Urban Freight Transport a Global Perspective programme, primarily caters to professionals working in urban transport logistics management, infrastructure planning professionals, and university students.

Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in the field or are just registering out of curiosity, this programme will provide you with the essential tools and techniques that will help you understand the nuances of freight transport systems.

Admission Details

Log in to your edX account using appropriate credentials using this link https://courses.edx.org/login
If you don’t own an edX account, create one using the same link provided above.
Once you’re logged in, type in ‘Sustainable Urban Freight Transport a Global Perspective’ in the search bar.
After landing on the course page, go through the course details.
Next, click on the ‘Enroll’ option located on the top. You will be directly registered for the course and can start learning right away.

Application Details

While registering, you will have to provide information such as your email ID, country of residence, and name. However, if you already have an edX account, you only need to login and click on the ‘Enroll’ option on the Sustainable Urban Freight Transport a Global Perspective online course page to start learning.

The Syllabus

Welcome to sustainable urban freight transport
Introduction to the course
Sustainability in urban freight transport
Case Studies: Global Challenges and responses

Introduction
A Systems Approach to Urban Distribution
Case Study: Loading Dock Booking System at the Emporium in Melbourne

Introduction
Implementation of framework
Improvement schemes

Introduction
Key Perspectives considerations in evaluation
Evaluation process
Case Study: Modelling of truck movement
Assignment: Evaluation of city logistics

Introduction
Key research approaches
Assignment: Network theory

Instructors

Delft University of Technology Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Sustainable Urban Freight Transport a Global Perspective programme?

The Sustainable Urban Freight Transport a Global Perspective online course is a Six-week programme.

2: Who mentors the Sustainable Urban Freight Transport, a Global Perspective training?

The course is managed by four instructors: Ron van Duin, Lóránt Tavasszy, Tharsis Teoh, and Eiichi Taniguchi.

3: Which partner university offers this course?

The Delft University of Technology offers this program in partnership with edX.

4: How much weekly effort is required to complete the course?

To complete the course within the stipulated time, you will need to put in at least four-six hours weekly.

5: What happens if I can’t complete the course within the specified time?

Since this is a self-paced learning programme, there’s no compulsion to complete the course within the specified duration. You can navigate the course on your own schedule and at your own convenience.