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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
A sanitization system is a combination of different units that altogether allow the managing and reusing or disposing of the waste produced by the households, institutions, agriculture, and industries for the protection of the environment and people. With the growth in technology, there is constant growth in the technologies and devices used in sanitization systems. The course Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies is an initiative by Eawag and EPFL for the students who wish to get an understanding of the technologies in the sanitization system.
The course is available on the Coursera portal and the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies training will be provided by the experts of Eawag and EPFL. The learner will be taught through the online videos, tutorials, quizzes, and assignments. This is a self-paced online course of 2 weeks of duration. The candidates can enroll on the Coursera portal and start learning about the technologies adopted in the sanitization system. A candidate will also receive Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification by Coursera, Eawag, and EPFL after the completion of the course.
The Highlights
- 2 weeks duration
- Online course
- Shareable certification
- Self-paced learning
- Graded assignments
- Quizzes and programming assignments
- Financial Aid
Programme Offerings
- trained by experts
- Online Course
- Shareable Certification
- Flexible Deadlines
- Graded Assignments
- Feedback
- quizzes
- assessments
- financial aid.
- 2 Weeks Duration
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies fee structure
Name of the Course | Fee in INR |
Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies | Rs. 2,699 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification will be given to all the enrolled candidates at the end of the course. The candidates should complete the associated videos, assignments, and quizzes to receive the certificate by Eawag, EPFL, and Coursera jointly. The shareable certificate received by the learner will enhance his/her CV and thus helps them to latch onto the desirable opportunities in life.
What you will learn
Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification syllabus is descriptive and it is designed by the experts for the overall development of learners. Through the online mode, the candidate shall be exposed to the reading material, videos, and case studies. The candidate shall be getting in-depth knowledge and required skills for planning and designing the sanitization system and the related technologies to it. A candidate will become familiar with the following concepts and will gain a complete understanding of them.
- Urban Planning
- Environmental engineering
- Wastewater Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Protection of environment
Who it is for
The Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification benefits beginners by inculcating the skills and knowledge required from the people who are working in the sanitization systems and technology domains. The course will also be advantageous for architects and environmental engineers as it will enhance their knowledge and skills of this domain.
Admission Details
To enroll yourself in the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies online course. Follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/sanitation
Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.
Step 3: Click on the tab “Enrol for free” and sign up for the course.
Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies certification fee.
Step 5: Start learning by attending the Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies classes.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Trailer
- Overview of the course
- City Sanitation Planning (Guest lecture)
- City-wide sanitation diagnostic tools and planning frameworks [1] (Guest lecture)
- City-wide sanitation diagnostic tools and planning frameworks [2] (Guest lecture)
- Local Level Sanitation Planning [1]
- Local Level Sanitation Planning [2]
- Local Level Sanitation Planning [3]
- Summary Week
- Spotlight video - Advancements in and Integration of Water, Sanitation and Solid Waste
- Spotlight video - A Sanitation Journey
- Introduction to CWIS
- Case study: Towards CWIS - Kampala, Uganda
- Case study: Towards CWIS - Lusaka, Zambia
- Case study: Towards CWIS - Kathmandu, Nepal
- Case study: Towards CWIS - Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Case study: Towards CWIS - Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- SDG Baselines - Sanitation Services
Readings
- Important information to succeed in this course
- Key and further readings
- Connect with your peers
- Hands-On Challenge I - Sanitation planning in YOUR community
- Sanitation 21 – City wide sanitation planning approach
- CLUES – Community-Led Urban Environmental Sanitation
- How to give feedback to the course team?
- Slides Week
- What is a bonus module?
- About Citywide Inclusive Sanitation
Videos
- Introduction to the Compendium
- Sanitation Products
- Functional Groups
- User Interface Technologies
- Collection and Storage/Treatment - Single Pit Technologies
- Collection and Storage/Treatment - Double Pit Technologies
- Collection and Storage/Treatment - Anaerobic Technologies
- Conveyance - Container-based Technologies
- Conveyance - Sewer-based Technologies
- Conveyance - Condominial Sewerage Systems
- Summary Week 2
Readings
- Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies
- Hands-On Challenge II – Let’s get visual: Draw YOUR sanitation reality
- Slides Week 2
Videos
- [Semi] Centralized Treatment - Treatment stages
- [Semi] Centralized Treatment - Anaerobic Technologies
- [Semi] Centralized Treatment - Aerobic Technologies
- [Semi] Centralized Treatment - Technologies for Sludge Treatment
- Use and/or Disposal - Agricultural Use as Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner
- Use and/or Disposal - Effluent and other Products
- Emerging Sanitation Technologies
- Introduction to Sanitation Systems
- Waterless Pit-based Systems
- Decentralized Water-based Systems
- Black Water Transport Systems
- Summary Week 3
Reading
- Slides Week 3
Practice Exercise
- Quiz
Videos
- Case study Nala, Nepal - Implementing CLUES
- Case study Erdos, China - an eco-town pilot project [1]
- Case study Erdos, China - an eco-town pilot project [2]
- Case study Indonesia - How Sanitation in Indonesia was transformed [1]
- Case study Indonesia - How Sanitation in Indonesia was transformed [2]
- Case study Lusaka, Zambia - Sanitation service delivery through faecal sludge management
Readings
- How to join the global sanitation community?
- Slides Week 4
Videos
- Ovberview Urban Sanitation Tool
- Shit Flow Diagrams
- Decision-making Support for Urban Sanitation
- Introduction to Sanitation Safety Planning
- Tools for Institutional and Political Economy Analysis for Sanitation Solutions
- Sanitation from a gender perspective
- Behavior Change in Urban Sanitation
- Institutional and financial options for sanitation service delivery
- Results-based financing to deliver urban sanitation services
- Working within the project cycle
Reading
- Slides Week 5
Practice Exercise
- Final exam
Instructors
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The duration of the course is 2 weeks.
The course is jointly provided by EPFL and Eawag on the Coursera platform.
The learners can enroll in the course through two options, i.e audit mode and certification mode. The first is the free mode however, a candidate can avail of full benefits through the second option.
The course is in the English language and it has subtitles in Arabic, French, Bengali, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Hindi, and Swahili.
A learner will get a deep understanding of integrated sanitization systems and will also learn urban planning, environmental protection, engineering design, and wastewater engineering.