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Yale Online Climate Change and Health Certificate Program for Working Professionals

Climate change is arguably the greatest public health threat faced by humanity. Governmental and nongovernmental organizations like the World Health Organization, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), China CDC, and U.S. CDC note the current and growing adverse impacts of climate change on communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as mental health. Our certificate program is designed for all working professionals who require training to understand and address this mounting threat, including those working in public health, medicine and allied fields, mental health, health education, policy, environmental protection, energy, sustainability, government, advocacy, insurance, and other related fields.

Enroll in the longest-running Climate Change and Health Certificate Program, which is recommended by 98.6% of program participants.

  • Learn

    Our hybrid learning model, designed for busy working professionals, includes recorded lectures that learners view at their convenience and real-time discussions that promote collaboration among diverse, like-minded participants and expert faculty.

  • Innovate

    Our cutting-edge curriculum is the first and longest-running online program of its kind. We lead the field with a program designed to equip learners with the most relevant and forward-thinking knowledge to thrive in today’s dynamic public health landscape.

  • Connect

    Engage with faculty during dedicated weekly sessions and participate in peer-to-peer learning. After completing the program, join a global network of 800 learners who are committed to addressing the impacts of climate change, offering valuable connections.

About the Program

Launched in 2018 as the first-ever online certificate on climate change and health from an accredited U.S. school of public health, this 21-week program for working professionals reflects current science and best practices in the field of climate change and health. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and proven strategies needed to increase your community’s resilience to the adverse health impacts of climate change and to communicate effectively about the health effects of climate change to the public and policymakers. Led by the Yale Center on Climate Change and Health, the certificate leverages outstanding faculty to provide learners with an unparalleled opportunity to develop skills and create change.

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the health impacts of climate change and the near-term benefits of mitigating greenhouse gases;
  • Discuss the specific climate change and health issues faced by the Caribbean, South Asia, or Sub-Saharan Africa;
  • Devise adaptation strategies to increase community or organizational resilience to the health consequences of climate change and improve health equity; and
  • Communicate effectively about climate change and health to enhance adaptive capacity, motivate positive changes in climate-related behaviors, and promote civic engagement to support systemic change.

Key Dates & Deadlines

Spring 2025

  • Scholarship deadline: March 14, 2025
  • Application deadline: March 28, 2025
  • Admissions decisions: Rolling — apply early to secure your spot!
  • Classes begin: March 31, 2025

Want to learn more? Take a deeper dive into program details or review our learner experience page to hear what those who have completed the program have to say.