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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 African Cities: An Introduction to urban planning course by Coursera explains the brief about the urban planning in African cities through environmental, social, economical and technical dimensions. It talks about the development which could be brought to create a change.

Development is needed everywhere and it's also something to be learned carefully. One can access this knowledge easily at their convenience. This course helps the learners to gather all the necessary information needed for their careers in this field ahead.

Under this course, practical knowledge is provided for better understanding as well. This course is great for learners interested in the urbanization field. They could easily acquire all the knowledge they require. Africa is one of the countries that have new business ideas coming up. Setting developments can lead up to huge success over there.

The Highlights

Approximately 40 hours approximate of course duration
Offered by EPFL
Online based curriculum
Available in different languages

Programme Offerings

online self paced classes
Lectures
assignments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2368	yes	Coursera

The one-time fee amount for this Introduction to Urban Planning fee is Rs. 2,368

Any learner who wishes to take up this course can enroll without paying any monetary amount but they will not receive any certificate of completion.

Fees for African Cities: An Introduction to urban planning course

Head	Amount in INR
Purchase	Rs. 2,368

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Anyone with a genuine interest in this field can take up this course.

Certifying Qualification Details

The certificate of completion for the Introduction to Urban Planning course will only be given to the candidate after they have completed the syllabus and the assignments they need to complete during the course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Urban Planning

After completion of this African Cities: An Introduction to urban planning course, the learners will be able to master the following:-

Candidates will learn about all the concepts related to urban planning
Get a detailed understanding of market situations of Africa
They will understand the strategies to set up development in areas of Africa
Complete knowledge about technologies to be used
Emergency methods to be taken in different scenarios

Who it is for

Civil EngineerLandscape ArchitectUrban Planner

Application Details

African Cities: An Introduction to an urban planning course admission process is given below:

Step 1: Visit the course page.

Step 2: Click on Enroll for Free tab.

Step 3: There are 2 options that will appear. The first shows the‘ Purchase Course’ and the second one is ‘Full Course, No certificate’.

Step 4. Click either of them and click continue.

Step 5. If you click the first one, you need to then sign up and make the payment via the desired payment mode namely, net banking, debit card, credit card, etc.

Step 6: If you click the second option, it will straightaway create your dashboard wherein you can access the entire course.

The Syllabus

Videos

Introduction
Urbanization in Africa (Part 1)
Urbanization in Africa (Part 2)
African Cities (Part 1)
African Cities (Part 2)
What is Urban Planning (Part 1)
What is Urban Planning (Part 2)

Readings

On the programme this week
State of African Cities (Urban Transition)
Bibliography
Compulsory reading
Compulsory reading

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #1

Videos

Issues and Challenges (Part 1)
Issues and Challenges (Part 2)
Which Model For Which City? (Part 1)
Which Model for Which City? (Part 2)
The Forms of Urbanization

Readings

Weekly programme
Compulsory reading
Compulsory reading

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #2

Videos

Globalization and Cities
Sustainable Urban Development
Climate Change
Urban Environment
Transportation and Mobility

Readings

Weekly programme
Compulsory reading on global cities
Compulsory reading on climate change
Compulsory reading on mobility

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #3

Videos

Urban Amenities
Land Issues
Public Spaces
Habitat

Readings

Weekly programme
Compulsory reading
Compulsory reading

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #4

Videos

Urban sprawl
Urban Professions
History of urban planning
What is Urban Planning?
Strategic Urban Planning
The Plan's Limits
Case study: Nouakchott

Readings

Weekly programme
Compulsory reading

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #5

Videos

Critical reading
The 10 Basic Principles
The Urban Form
Accessibility and Mobility
Infrastructures
Urban agriculture
Climate change

Readings

Weekly programme
Compulsory reading n°1
Compulsory reading n°2

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #6

Videos

The Tools of Urban Planning
The Diagnostic
Basic Data
GIS
Case study: Ndjamena

Readings

Weekly programme
Compulsory reading

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #7

Videos

Subdivisions
A Few Examples of Subdividing
Basic Principals of Subdivisions
Making Networks Profitable
Subdividing "Step by Step"
Land Tax and Property Investments

Readings

Weekly programme
Compulsory reading

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #8

Videos

Slums
Precarious Zones: Restructuring
Precarious Zones: Resettlement
Precarious Zones:: The Program of Habitats

Readings

Weekly programme
Compulsory reading

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #9

Videos

Introduction to City Funding
Planning and Financial Resources
Addressing
Land Registry

Readings

Weekly programme
Financing the city
Addressing

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #10

Videos

Reading Images
Decentralization
Communities
The Approaches of Urban Governance

Readings

Weekly programme
Compulsory reading
Compulsory reading

Practice Exercise

Video Quiz #11

Videos

Measuring Impact
Synthesis and Conclusions
End of Course
Jean Yango
Jean-Claude Bolay
Xavier Ricou

Readings

Weekly programme
Course bibliography

Practice Exercise

Final Quiz

Instructors

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the Eligibility criteria for this course?

There are no Eligibility criteria for such. Anyone highly interested in this field can take up this course.

2: How can I get the certificate of completion for African Cities: An Introduction to urban planning course?

The completion of certificate for African Cities: An Introduction to urban planning course will be given to the learners who have paid the fee amount for the course.

3: Is there any option for financial aid?

Yes, there is a facility and relief for the learners. They can apply for financial aid and fill the application. Approved learners will be informed through email.

4: How much time does it take to complete this course?

It takes nothing more than 40 hours to complete this course. It's very easy and accessible.

5: What are the practical ways available to learn?

There are assignments and quizzes to attend to. Learners have full access to videos and reading material for a long time.

6: Can I access this programme in the French Language?

There are different subtitle languages available including English, French and Portuguese. Learners can access any of these languages according to their convenience.