Program Details
The Yale School of Public Health's Online Climate Change and Health Certificate Program for working professionals provides a deep dive into three domains those in public health and related fields must master to help their communities and organizations address the adverse health impacts of climate change:
- An overview of climate change and health
- Climate change adaptation
- Climate change health behavior and risk communication
All components of the Climate Change and Health Certificate are online; there are no residential requirements. Learners will experience a blend of asynchronous (content viewed at their own pace) and synchronous (live discussions with faculty and peer) instruction to ensure a rich learning experience while providing the flexibility learners need to balance coursework with their careers.
Each week you can expect to spend about 5-7 hours working on the course. This weekly time commitment will be divided among the following activities:
- Viewing lecture videos
- Participating in discussion boards and learning activities
- Reading 2 to 3 articles
- Participating in required real-time small group discussions with faculty
- Completing short assignments
Overview of Courses
Introduction to Climate Change and Health: This course covers the basics of climate change and its adverse impacts on public health. It explores adaptation and mitigation strategies to reduce health risks and highlights their non-climate health benefits. The course has a focus on vulnerability and health equity.
Region-Specific Short Courses: These courses give learners the opportunity to focus on one of three regions of the world: South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, or the Caribbean. Following this course, students will be familiar with region-specific needs, concerns, and opportunities.
Climate Adaptation for Human Health: This course explores climate change adaptation strategies, focusing on health and equity. It covers defining key terms, using data to prioritize opportunities, and evaluating strategies at local national, and international levels.
Communicating Climate Change and Health: This course teaches effective communication about climate change and health, focusing on engaging diverse audiences in adaptation, mitigation, and advocacy. It covers best practices, challenges, and strategies for impactful climate conversations.
Want more detailed information about our courses? Please visit our curriculum page.