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About the course
This free online short course explores the science of climate change, its drivers, impacts and responses, and how these connect to society, ecosystems and decision-making. Guided by University of Tasmania experts across climate science, ecology and social sciences, you will build a big-picture understanding and practical capability to make climate-smart choices and support action in your community. A digital badge is awarded on completion. The programme develops scientific knowledge and analytical skills aligned with its qualification level and industry expectations.
What you might learn
You will engage with readings, podcasts and videos, with encouragement to apply ideas in your local context. Optional quizzes let you check understanding, and achieving 80% or higher across quizzes makes you eligible to purchase a digital certificate. The course concludes with a participant survey to support ongoing improvement of the program.
Career outcome
This short course supports personal and professional development for anyone involved in sustainability, education, community engagement or policy-facing work where climate literacy is valuable. It can help participants contribute to climate-smart decision-making, communicate climate issues more confidently, and support mitigation and adaptation initiatives in organisations and communities. It also strengthens foundational knowledge for further study in environmental science. Preparing graduates for science-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.
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