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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Virtual Classroom	Video Based

Course Overview

If you want to hear what economists have to say about the challenge that poverty poses, then The Challenges of Global Poverty online course is for you. The questions addressed in this course include: Is extreme poverty no longer a thing? What is life like for people who live on daily wages of less than $1?

Hopefully, by the end of The Challenges of Global Poverty programme, you will have the answers to the questions listed above, and many more. Students will understand how to make schools work for poor children, how to rid them of diseases, and if microfinance is overrated or invaluable. Candidates will also discover if economic development should be left to the market, NGOs, or if they can seek foreign help.

The programme illustrates the right place for intervention. You can take this course even without a background in economics and statistics. There are various resources available throughout the training to help candidates learn or revise relevant topics. The Challenges of Global Poverty training is eleven weeks long and a part of the MicroMasters programme in DEPD.

The Highlights

Part of the DEDP MicroMasters program
Instructor-led scheduled course
Course preview available
Video lectures in English
Introductory course
Eleven-week course
12-14 hours/week
English transcripts
MIT program
Free learning

Programme Offerings

Part of the DEDP MicroMasters programme
Course preview available
Instructor-led Scheduled Course
introductory course
Video lectures in English
English Transcripts
Eleven-week course
Free learning
MIT Programme

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

Eligibility Criteria

Exposure to economics and statistics will be helpful but is not a prerequisite for the Challenges of Global Poverty certification. There are resources available to help candidates learn or revise relevant topics.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Economics

After completing The Challenges of Global Poverty training, you should be able to:

Identify and analyze the root causes of underdevelopment using economic principles
Understand the constraints that the poor live within, and the trade-offs they make while taking decisions
Interpreting various findings of global empirical researches to assess the efficacy of policies, strategies, and interventions to counter poverty
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of these researches
Understand the econometric tools used in development research

Admission Details

Step 1: After pushing the link below, you will be redirected to The Challenges of Global Poverty course landing page, on the edX website. https://www.edx.org/course/the-challenges-of-global-poverty

Step 2: Press the ‘Enrol’ button available on the edX course page.

Step 3: Use your existing Google/Facebook/Apple/Microsoft account to register, or create an account on edX. If you already have one, press ‘Sign in’ and enter your credentials.

Step 4: Complete the admission process by following the on-screen instructions.

Application Details

There isn’t a dedicated application form for The Challenges of Global Poverty program. All candidates need to do is go to edX’s website, create an account, or register using their existing account on Google/Facebook/Apple/Microsoft. They can then apply to this course and start learning for free.

The Syllabus

Instructors

MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is this course part of a MicroMasters program?

Yes, this course is a part of MIT’s MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP).

2: I do not have a statistics and economics background. Can I take this course?

Yes, you can. The resources available in the course will help you learn about all the relevant topics.

3: What is the course preview?

The course preview is meant to provide prospective learners with a feel of the course content and exercises. If they are new to the subjects or wish to jog their memory, there are resources available in the course preview. The link to the course preview is given below. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/op0yjn65cxsocgb/AAA1IO4X7Mk1CP5FnA1Vo14ha/14.73x%20Course%20Preview?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1

4: Should I go through the course preview before applying?

Yes. The exercises given in the course preview will help you find out if you are up for the course. If you score less than 60% in these exercises, you should review the relevant topics before applying.

5: Is the challenges of global poverty course available in all countries?

Yes. The only regions where this training is not available are Crimea (Ukraine), Cuba, and Iran.