This course teached the basics of urban planning in Africa through technical, environmental, social and economical dimensions.

African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

Instructor: Jérôme Chenal
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll gain
- Land Management
- Project Finance
- Governance
- Operational Analysis
- Economic Development
- Transportation Operations
- Community Development
- Land Development
- Demography
- Policty Analysis, Research, and Development
- Environmental Issue
- Spatial Analysis
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Research Methodologies
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Cost Management
- Sustainable Development
- Finance
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AS
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020
very tough course to complete specially the last Quiz assignment
CC
Reviewed on Jul 4, 2020
I really enjoyed this introduction. It was very thorough and productive, giving the course taker good insights and structure on the world of urban planning particularly in the global south.
CB
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2021
Très bon cours, il devrait être mis à jour cependant.
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