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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Landscape management and restoration should be among every company’s list of priorities, not only to protect the environment but to also meet the Sustainable Development Goal on Land Degradation Neutrality (SDG No 15.3). The introduction of the goal has caused companies to accelerate the process of land restoration.

These goals can be met only if the professionals working in these companies have the right set of qualities: knowledge, vision, and skill. With this course, the students can learn about the interdependence of a business and a healthy and thriving landscape. Students will also learn about the importance and value of resources found in and around the ecosystem.

This course aims to teach its students about the concept of Landscape Degradation which is a global issue that is contributing to the depletion and exploitation of the Earth’s resources. So, one of the solutions to this problem is landscape restoration that is driven by businesses, a concept this course wishes to impart knowledge about.

The Highlights

Course offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam
Self-paced learning
Deadlines flexible according to the student’s wishes
Course duration is almost 25 hours
Suitable for beginners

Programme Offerings

Online video lectures
Reading Material
quizzes

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2368	yes	Coursera

You have the option to not pay for the course and still be able to access all the materials.
If you choose to purchase the course, you will have to pay a fee and at the end of the course, you will receive a certification.

Fee Category	Amount in Rs
Course Fee	N/A
*if course is purchased	Rs. 2,368

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

The candidate will receive a certificate if they choose to purchase the course material for the mentioned fee. It is up to the instructors of the course if they wish to conduct an exam for the end of the course.

What you will learn

When the student completes this course, they will be able to:

Understand and utilize the concept of land restoration, especially business-driven
Come up with ways to effectively implement landscape restoration
Raise awareness on the dangers of landscape degradation
Explain the interdependence between businesses and ecosystems.
Be able to deal with an ecological emergency in an effective way

Who it is for

The course is highly beneficial for:

Students who wish to gain more knowledge about how to bring about sustainability.
Industry professionals who wish to understand the relationship between a business and the environment
Students who are interested in social activism and raising awareness

Admission Details

In order to enroll in the A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration course by Coursera, the candidate needs to follow the given steps:

Step 1: Visit the link below which is the homepage for the course.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/landscape-restoration-sustainable-development?action=enroll#about

Step 2: A prompt will pop up which gives you two options. The first option asks you whether you want to pay a certain fee to purchase the course and therefore be able to get a certificate at the completion of the course. The second option asks you if you would only like access to the course without paying any money. Make your choice accordingly. Keep in mind that if you go with the second option, you will automatically become ineligible to receive the certificate.

Step 3: If you chose the first option, you will be redirected to the payment page. Choose your preferred payment mode and make your payment. You have now purchased the course and are now eligible to receive a certificate at the end of the course.

Step 4: If you chose the second option, you will now be free to access the course. There will also be another prompt which you have the option to skip which asks you some details in order to provide you with some personalized recommendations on the basis of your background.

The Syllabus

Videos

Teaser video
Meet Simon Moolenaar
General Introduction to ENABLE and course
Land degradation
Land degradation neutrality
The potential for large-scale landscape restoration
A role for business in landscape restoration
General introduction to the 4 returns approach
Deep dive into the 4 returns approach

Readings

Glossary for the Course
Week 1 Required Readings

Videos

Meet Olafur Arnalds
Meet Johann Thorsson
Meet Asa L. Aradottir
Ecosystems, Sustainable Development and SDGs
What is Land Degradation and how does it affect Ecosystems?
Land Potential: What our land can do
Land Condition: The state of the land
What is Ecological Restoration?
How to restore land
Keeping Ecosystems Healthy - it is simply a matter of having a future

Reading

Recommended Readings

Practice exercise

Multiple Choice Practice Quiz

Videos

Meet Nicola Favretto
The value of land and economic valuation methods
The business case for sustainability
How to assess the economics of land management? The ELD 6+1 methodological approach
Basics of Cost-Benefit Analysis and scenario development
Interview with Ivo Mulder, REDD+ Green Economy Advisor for UN Environment
Interview with Robert Costanza, Professor and Chair in Public Policy, Australian National University

Reading

Recommended Reading

Videos

Meet Simon Moolenaar
General process description (part 1)
General process description (part 2)
Commonland Case Study: South Africa
Secondary Effects of the Commonland Project in South Africa
Commonland Case Study: Spain
Commonland Case Study: Australia
Roles and skills in landscape restoration projects

Reading

Learn more about the Commonland approach and projects

Videos

Meet Rob van Tulder
Wicked problems: an introduction
Why is landscape degradation a wicked problem?
Cross-sector partnerships: an introduction
Configuration of partnerships
Strategic Partnership Portfolio management

Reading

Required Readings

Videos

Meet Steve Kennedy
Inclusive business model canvas
Phase One: Identifying
Phase Two: Designing
Phase Three: Implementing

Reading

Required Readings

Practice Exercise

Multiple Choice Quiz

Readings

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Instructors

Erasmus University, Rotterdam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: When is the course available?

Since the course is self-paced, the course material is accessible at all times.

2: What happens if I choose to not purchase the course?

Students who choose to purchase the course get to have their tests and assignments graded and at the end of the course receive the certificate. The students who chose to enroll for free only have to miss out on these specific features but they still have full access to the course.

3: If I cannot afford to pay for the course, will I get any help?

If you are unable to sponsor your enrollment fees, you can choose to apply for financial aid from Coursera. If your application gets accepted, you will be presented with a payment plan.

4: Is the course free?

Yes, this course is completely free of cost. But if you wish to receive a certificate, you will have to pay some money and purchase the course. If you choose to not pay, you can still access all the course material.

5: Is the certificate worth it?

Yes. The certificate serves as an assurance that it was you who completed the course. Not just so, the certification helps prove that you have a certain set of skills.

6: Does the course have any university credit?

No, the course does not hold any university credit. However, the certificate serves as a testament to the skills you gain after completing the course.