The Micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning (CAP) is a great opportunity to learn the foundations of planning for climate action. You will develop the skills needed for you as a professional to put into action at all government levels. Through various planning, coordinating and leading activities, this program will help you lay out collaborative strategies and solutions for navigating the challenges of climate change.

This micro-credential is supported by a partnership between the School of Environmental Studies and the Division of Continuing Studies, resulting in expertly designed courses taught by leaders in their fields. Courses are current, comprehensive and designed for the needs of busy professionals looking for online learning.

This program is certified by CIFAL Victoria. CIFAL provides certification for training courses that build the capabilities of individuals and communities towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participants who successfully complete this course are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion co-signed by UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research) and CIFAL Victoria.

How this program stands out

Interdisciplinary

Designed with an interdisciplinary approach to climate action, you will discover connections and strategies in creative and innovative ways.

Online Flexibility

With only three online courses, this program has flexible completion timelines and you can log into the course to work at your own pace.

Credibility

The University of Victoria is rated the #1 university in Canada for Climate Action and recognized for preparing students for careers in a wide range of disciplines. Upon successful completion of this program you will receive a micro-certificate.

What you will learn in the Micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• develop effective strategies for climate action through the integration of the human dimensions of climate change with scientific, legal, economic, policy and political contexts.
• demonstrate an ability to collaborate with, and respect for diverse communities in shaping climate action and integrating strategies for decolonization.
• identify and assess potential impacts of climate action across scales from local to global.
• use leadership strategies to navigate the challenges of climate despair, denial, and resistance in order to build consensus for resilient change.

If you are looking for a longer, university accredited program, we also offer the Transformative Climate Action certificate.