The University of Adelaide
- Start Date: 22 May, 2023
- 4 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Develop your understanding of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) and gain the skills to identify, assess, and rank impacts.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Learn how to conduct an environmental impact assessment (EIA)
How do you undertake forms of development without compromising environmental, social, and economic sustainability?
This four-week course will equip you with the skills to be able to decide what forms of environmental impact assessments (EIA) are needed and when to call on experts.
Exploring real-world applications, you’ll see what successful EIA implementation looks like and how you can apply this to different contexts. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to develop in your current or future role as an environmental professional.
Explore different forms of impact assessment
You’ll discover a variety of impact assessments including environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts.
This exploration will ensure you can gauge the impacts of development, how likely they are to occur, and how significant they will be.
Align the EIA process with people
With an understanding of different impacts that can occur, you’ll unpack the nature of these impacts and how to assess them.
This knowledge will help you explore the relationship between people and EIA. You’ll be guided through an environmental impact assessment process and how you can align this with the people involved, such as through engaging the community.
Learn from the experts at The University of Adelaide
Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by the specialists at The University of Adelaide to ensure you finish with the knowledge and practical skills to conduct a successful environmental impact assessment.
The skills you’ll learn are crucial for anyone undertaking an environmental impact assessment, but also for those managing or overseeing the process.
This course is designed for anyone with an interest in environmental impact assessments, without any prior knowledge needed.
The primary aim of this course is to develop the knowledge of professionals to assist them in advancing their career paths.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
The University of Adelaide
This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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