Hey students, academics, and marine enthusiasts! Duke University is offering a free online course about marine planning starting April 6th. There are 3 separate 90-minute modules that must be completed by July 31st, 2016. You have the freedom and flexibility to complete the material on your own schedule – there isn’t a weekly time/date commitment to review, or assignments due. Preview the course and register for free below!
Duke’s press release reads as follows:
The Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University’s Executive Education (Exec Ed) program in partnership with the Natural Capital Project is excited to announce a new online learning opportunity that will apply nature’s value to regional marine planning efforts using real-world case study examples.
Course Name:
Case Studies Integrating Nature’s Value into Marine PlanningAccess Dates:
April 6th, 2016 – July 31st, 2016Learning Format:
Three separate 90-minute online learning modules will be released to registered participants starting April 6, 2016. Each module builds on the previous by introducing key concepts and in-depth analysis of real-life marine planning processes in North and Latin America, Asia and Africa. Optional technical assessment at the end of each module will be available for those interested in practicing basic spatial analysis (GIS mapping). This course will not have any required meeting times or group assignments – learning is self-paced and on your own time! However, all content must be completed by July 31, 2016. Participants who complete all 3 modules will receive a statement of accomplishment.Preview the introductory module HERE
Cost:
This opportunity is available at no cost*. Register HereAbout the Course
This online short course is a partnership between the Natural Capital Project and the DEL Executive Education program. Learners will have the opportunity to interact explore coastal Belize and other marine planning use-cases,interacting with real data, legal frameworks and decision-support tools. Participants can practice applying marine planning mapping techniques, tools, and activities such as stakeholder engagement, information management/synthesis, tradeoff analysis and outreach.