Politics and Policy of Climate Change and Sustainability
Online certificate course
Prepare to lead climate activism by exploring strategies for political advocacy and sustainability in this six-week online course.
6 weeks, entirely online, with self-paced weekly modules
Learn from industry experts and earn a digital certificate from LSE
Gain the knowledge to take charge in climate politics debates
Work around your schedule with flexible learning
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
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The insight to decipher the political dynamics underlying climate change mitigation and sustainability efforts.
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The ability to navigate the political and technological challenges of making climate and sustainability policy.
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The knowledge to evaluate comprehensive approaches to climate action, including debates around topics that include the Just Transition, net-zero commitments, and geoengineering.
This Politics and Policy of Climate Change and Sustainability online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 48 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Expand your network and develop your skills online
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course on GetSmarter. Through its easy-to-use interface, you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats, including: interactive video lectures, module notes, presentations, and/or additional web resources. Each module is released on a weekly basis, giving you the opportunity to study at your own pace and in your own time.
Course curriculum
Over the duration of this online certificate course, you’ll work through the following modules:
Orientation module
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Course Convenor
Dr Michael Lerner
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public PolicyÂ
Dr Michael Lerner is an assistant professor of political science and public policy in the Department of Government. Michael studies comparative environmental politics with a broad interest in the challenges and strategies related to adopting timely policy responses to environmental change. His research focuses primarily on policy advocacy, including corporate lobbying on climate change, transnational advocacy networks, and the innovation and diffusion of environmental policy. Michael has published his work in the American Journal of Political Science, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and other peer-reviewed journals.
An online education that sets you apart
This LSE online certificate course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals and benefit from the opportunity to:
Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from a world-leading social science university, entirely online and in your own time.
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.
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