The Challenge of Clean Growth and Clean Cities (FutureLearn)

The Challenge of Clean Growth and Clean Cities (FutureLearn)

Discover technologies for clean growth, consider clean growth strategy and explore the skills required to meet clean city targets. Explore one of the ten pillars of the industrial strategy. On this course, you’ll explore the latest research that’s contributing to the decarbonisation of the UK. You’ll explore the current targets which are forecast to be met using technologies and solutions such as hydrogen in the gas network and large-scale deployment of fuel cells.

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You’ll learn about the future green skills economy and equip yourself with the skills to be part of the workforce that helps regions achieve their carbon net zero targets.
You’ll also consider the impact of the successful meeting of these targets on climate change and sustainable industrial development.

Syllabus

Week 1: What is the challenge of clean growth?
Week 2: The pathway to a cleaner city

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Identify the challenge of decarbonising our cities and regions, how to achieve this and the opportunities this provides
  • Investigate emerging technologies such as Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
  • Explore the impact of research in reducing climate change
  • Discuss how Industry 4.0 will accelerate clean growth

Who is the course for?
The course is designed for anyone with an interest in learning more about smart cities, clean growth, and industry 4.0.
It will be particularly useful for anyone looking at courses for developing their careers in this emerging economy or those with a genuine learning need to become more literate on the topic (eg if you’ve already attended carbon literacy training).
It will also be useful for researchers who want to showcase their expertise in working in the clean growth areas and entities with a desire to educate on their plans to achieve net zero carbon targets.

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