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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 Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online course is provided by FutureLearn and is developed by the University College London, GIZ (a serving agency that helps the German government) and the Transforming Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI).

This online programme delves into strategies to develop sustainable cities like the Avoid-Shift-Improve framework which includes important elements of ‘Shift’ and ‘Improve’. It helps the candidates understand the significance of alternative public transport options which reduce environmental pollution. The course instruction describes the components of urban mobility like traffic demand management and the role of public transports.

The online trainees will be able to decode the aspects of active mobility and streetscape designing while identifying the role of vehicle technologies in environmental effects. The practical methodologies and case analyses will enable the learners to comprehend the productive decision-making process and the participatory impact on the sustainability of cities.

The Highlights

Online course
Five weeks course
Three hours of study
Self-guided learning
Progress tracking
Certificate

Programme Offerings

Weekly Activities
Course Steps
videos
Articles
Audios
Practical Sessions
Progress Page
Learning Network
discussions
Expert Educators
Certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1564	yes	Futurelearn

The Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online certification course fee details are specific to the version they have subscribed for.

Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities Fee Structure

Particulars	Amount in INR
Free	Nil
Upgrade (extended validity on the course access, tests, and certificate)	₹1,564/one-off payment
Unlimited (access to this course along with 100 other short courses for one 1year, tests, certificate, extended validity of access to the course for which certificate is received, and flexibility for course completion)	₹750/month

Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

The certificate for Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online course is issued by FutureLearn after the candidate completes 90% of the course steps and tests that are offered in the programme.

What you will learn

Decision making skillsKnowledge of Urban PlanningKnowledge of engineeringKnowledge of Environmental Science

The Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online training provides a practical learning experience on the concepts of improving urban planning techniques which primarily includes urban transportation and traffic management thus reducing the negative environmental impact. It provides the opportunity to explore the techniques and tools of traffic demand management. The online course helps in analysing the concepts of active mobility and streetscape design. An understanding of the advanced approach in planning transport systems in urban settings using effective decision-making and involvement is gained through the course. The candidates are provided with the possibilities of public transportation like metros, trams, buses, cable cars, and others. The Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online training provides insights and helps in the exploration of vehicle technologies that could reduce environmental damages.

Who it is for

Urban PlannerResearch Associate

The Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online programme is aimed at the urban planner, planning practitioners of the city, and the transport systems in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques involved in urban planning to build sustainable cities specifically in countries of Africa, Asia, and South America. This online training is beneficial to the academic researchers, students, and others who work for the national and city authority, advisory agencies, and civic organisations. It can be useful for anyone who is willing to learn about the role of sustainable urban planning methods in reducing environmental degradation and developing traffic demand management.

Admission Details

The admission to the Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online certification course is done by registering for the course by following the steps below,

Click the link provided below to go to the official course page in the FutureLearn website,
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/components-of-sustainable-urban-mobility
On the course page, you can find the ‘Join course for free’ button to register for the free version.
If the candidate wishes to avail more benefits apart from the course access then, the upgrade or unlimited version ought to be chosen which is provided at the bottom of the course page.
After clicking the join button, the registration page opens with the registration form which the applicants have to fill in to get admitted to the course.

Application Details

The application form for the Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online programme appears on the registration page.
The candidates can fill in the required details on the registration form to register for the course.
The candidates can also sign up for the course using their verified Google ID or Facebook ID.

The Syllabus

UCL London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online course available for free on FutureLearn?

Yes, the course can be accessed for free for a period of five weeks.

2: Who are the course educators for the Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online training?

The online programme provides an opportunity for the trainees to learn along with Beatriz Mella Lira (Postdoctoral researcher), Daniel Moser (Management Head, TUMI), Robin Hickman (Professor at UCL), and Verena Fluez (Advisor at GIZ).

3: What is the course duration of the Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online training?

The course instruction is scheduled for five weeks with three hours of study every week.

4: What is the prerequisite for the Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online programme?

The applicants are expected to have completed the introductory course called ‘Transforming Urban Mobility: Introduction to Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities’ to have a comprehensive learning experience.

5: Is the certificate provided by FutureLearn for the Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities online course equivalent to a professional degree?

No, the certificate received by the candidates after completing the course is proof of the course completion and is not valued as a professional degree.