Are you a state or local public health worker, health educator, mental health professional, policymaker, environmental health professional, government official, clinician, advocate, or otherwise working in an area impacted by climate change? We created this program for you.
Visit our how to apply page for detailed information on our admissions process.
The certificate consists of three six-week courses that blend independent and real-time online learning. For course start and end dates, please see the program schedule.
We estimate the program should take about 5-7 hours of your time each week. Review our program details page to learn what to expect.
Each week you will interact with course directors and discussion leaders through real-time, video-based discussion sessions. The required small group sessions will be open only to your small group of 15 or fewer learners who will meet each week for an in-depth discussion that builds on the topics addressed in the week’s lectures and readings.
No, all components of the certificate program are online; there will be no residential requirements.
Visit our program details page to learn more about the lecture and discussion components.
The language of instruction for this program is English therefore applicants must be fluent in both oral and written English communication.
Yes. To be eligible to receive the certificate, participants must successfully complete all three courses. Successful completion of each course includes:
- Watching all required lecture videos
- Completing all course assignments satisfactorily, and
- Attending the required weekly real-time small group discussion sessions
There is no application fee or deposit. Should you be admitted to the program, reserving your seat requires paying the first tuition installment in full.
Accepted learners can select up to two installments.
This program will enroll participants annually in the fall (September).
Please review the program costs page for further detail.
To participate in the Climate Change and Health Certificate, you will need consistent access to a computer, laptop, mobile device, or tablet capable of playing audio and video. To participate in live sessions, your device must be equipped with a camera and a microphone. This can be built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth. If using a computer, we recommended that it be 5 years old or newer when possible. If you enroll in the program, we will provide you with a list of technology recommendations before the program starts.
No, the program does not offer academic credit. Additionally, because the program is not credit-bearing, academic transcripts for completion of the program are not available.
No. Because this program does not offer academic credit, we are not able to issue a 1098T form. Check with your tax preparer for more information on your eligibility to deduct training expenses.
While applicants are not eligible for federal financial aid for this program, other need-based tuition assistance may be available. Also note that professional education related to your work may be eligible for a tax deduction - please check with your tax preparer.