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Course Information
Thematic Area
ICT for Sustainability
Study Format
Online
Course Type
Microcredential
Date
TBA
Sync Hours
5-10
Async Hours
40-45
Sectors
Information and Communications Technologies (ICT); Environmental and Energy Management; Smart Cities and Urban Planning; Utilities (Water, Electricity, Waste); Transportation and Logistics; Public Sector (Climate and Sustainability Policy)
EQF Level
6
SDGs
SDG 9.1; SDG 11.3; SDG 12.2; SDG 12.6; SDG 13.3; SDG 16.6
Course Description
Targets ICT professionals and sustainability coordinators shaping urban environments. Equips learners to implement ICT strategies enabling circular economy models and smart, resource-efficient cities. Covers emerging tech (IoT, AI, big data, smart infrastructure), lifecycle integration of sustainability, regulatory frameworks, governance/ethics (equity, privacy, transparency) and leadership for cross-sector collaboration.
Assessment
Self-Assessment Quizzes; Practical Lab Exercises; Assignments; Essays/Reports; Knowledge Checks; Final Exam (Online); Case Studies; Projects
Study Methods
Lectures; Videos; Hands on Labs; Practical Labs; Case Studies; Live Code Demos; Code Reviews; Literature Reading
Learning Outcomes
Design/critique ICT strategies for circular economy in urban systems; conduct sustainability audits and evaluate compliance (e.g., ESG); integrate environmental responsibility and ethics into digital governance; lead cross-sector initiatives; communicate sustainability goals to stakeholders and align them with smart-city planning.
Hard Skills
Plan/assess ICT-supported sustainability strategies; Apply audit/compliance tools; Develop stakeholder engagement plans; Integrate governance/regulatory requirements in ICT projects
Soft Skills
Systems thinking; Strategic communication; Ethical leadership; Change management
Success
Enrolled successfully!