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

Course Overview

There are enormous opportunities waiting for skilled people in urban cities. In the past few years, there is a sudden increase in the number of people migrating to urban cities. The reason behind this is the facilities, technologies and the living style. With the increase in the population in the cities, the demand for energy, water, and other resources. This calls for the need for management and sustainability for fulfilling the needs of the population. The Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 course is for the people who are interested in managing the infrastructure and facilities of the cities provided by EPFL on the Coursera platform.

Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 training will be delivered by the experts through the online classes and the course aims for the overall development of the learner. With this online, self-paced course the candidate will be able to understand the concept of city planning, and its management completely. The duration of the course is 5 weeks and that of the classes is 12 hours. The enrolled candidates will receive Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 certification by Coursera at the end of the course.

Also Read: Smart Cities Urban Planning and Management

The Highlights

5 weeks duration
Online course
Shareable certification
Self-paced learning
Graded assignments
Quizzes and programming assignments
Financial Aid

Programme Offerings

5 Weeks Duration
trained by experts
Online Course
Shareable Certification
Flexible Deadlines
Graded Assignments
Feedback
quizzes
assessments
financial aid

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2250	yes	Coursera

Coursera is allowing the online mode for paying the Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 certification fee. The candidates can pay through different modes like a credit card, debit card, and internet banking on the Coursera portal. For more information on the fee structure refer to the table below.

Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 fee structure

Name of the Coursera	Fee in INR
Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1	Rs, 2,250

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 certification will be awarded to the enrolled candidates at the end of the course. The candidates should pass four graded quizzes, complete the mandatory assignments, and the final exam. In addition to this, the students can write a 7-10 page case study on the topic of management of energy OR transportation system in their city. The shareable certificate by Coursera will enhance the CV of the candidate and will help them to latch onto the desirable opportunities.

What you will learn

Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 certification syllabus will guide the candidate through the requirements of the smart city which is ready for the future and is equipped with all the technologies. The curriculum of the course is descriptive and will help the learner to gain proficiency in the management of the urban infrastructure. After the completion of the course, the candidates will be able to gain a deep understanding of the following concepts.

Project Management
General Management
Smart City
City Management

Who it is for

Civil EngineerUrban PlannerConstruction ManagerProject Manager

Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 certification benefits the people who wish to be part of the management field in the urban infrastructure. The course is detailed and shall help the learner to secure a job in this domain. Besides the freshers, the course will be advantageous for the people working on the following designations.

Admission Details

To enroll yourself in the Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 online course. Follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/managing-urban-infrastructures-1.

Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.

Step 3: Click on the tab “Enrol for free” and sign up for the course.

Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 certification fee.

Step 5: Start learning by attending the Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 classes.

The Syllabus

Videos

Introduction to the MUI course
Key Challenges to Urban Infrastructures
The main urban infrastructure systems
The main dimensions of urban infrastructures
Interview with Mr.Vincent Lusser - Geneva
Analytical perspective for approaching urban infrastructures

Readings

Introduction to the MUI MOOC
Reading 1 - Introduction to urban infrastructures

Practice Exercises

What did I learn in Block 1?
Short answer assignment 1

Videos

Introduction: What do urban infrastructure managers do?
Managing stakeholders and related performance objectives
The main dimensions for urban infrastructure managers
Schools of thought in managing urban infrastructure systems
Interview with Mr. Christoph Rothballer - BCG
Role of the ICTs in urban infrastructures

Reading

Reading 2 - Foundations of urban infrastructure management

Practice Exercises

What did I learn in Block 2?
Short answer assignment 2

Videos

Introduction to urban energy infrastructures
Understanding urban electricity systems
Managing the urban electricity system
Challenges and opportunities in urban energy systems
Managing Urban Energy Systems - Interview with an Expert from the Veolia group

Reading

Reading 3 - Management of Urban Electricity Systems

Practice Exercises

What did I learn in Block 3?
Short answer assignment 3

Videos

Introduction to urban transportation systems
Managing the urban transportation system
Lecture by Prof. Robert E. Paaswell - CUNY
Interview with Mr. Beat Muller - CarPostal
Broader challenges and new opportunities
Conclusion of the MUI MOOC

Reading

Reading 4 - Urban transportation systems

Practice Exercises

What did I learn in Block 4?
Short answer assignment 4

Reading

End of the course...

Practice Exercise

Final exam

Instructors

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

1: What is the duration of the Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 online course?

The duration of the course is 5 weeks and the duration of the classes will be 12 hours.

2: What is the chosen mode of learning for management of Urban infrastructure – part 1 of the course?

This course is available in the online mode on the portal of Coursera.

3: Which language is chosen for training and imparting knowledge for this course?

The course is in the English language and it has subtitles in French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish, and Persian.

4: Which institute is providing the Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 course?

The course is provided by EPFL on the Coursera platform.

5: What is the requirement for getting a certificate after completion of the course?

The candidate should pass 4 graded quizzes, complete assignments, and the final exam. Also, students can write a 7-10 page case study on the management of energy OR transportation system in their city.