AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT · LEBANON
Certificate in Climate Change & Health
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3 mo
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Certificate
Level
- Online AsynchronousFlexible Learning
- 80+ HoursProgram Duration
- $600Total Cost
- MENA Region FocusSpecialized Context
This online, asynchronous Certificate in Climate Change & Health is designed to equip learners with essential knowledge and skills to address the health impacts of climate change, specifically focusing on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The program emphasizes social justice, resilience, and actionable policy. Through interdisciplinary content and region-specific case studies, you will critically engage with the interconnected challenges of climate change, health systems, and social inequalities. Delivered via the Global Health Institute’s (GHI) online learning platform, GHLAD, this certificate will enhance your capacity to advocate for climate-health policy reforms, design equitable interventions, and strengthen healthcare systems against climate-related threats in vulnerable settings.
Curriculum
The program consists of four core online, asynchronous courses that introduce key concepts at the intersection of climate change and health, with a focus on the MENA region’s unique vulnerabilities. These courses explore how climate-related stressors, such as extreme heat, water scarcity, displacement, and disease, impact health outcomes and strain healthcare systems. They also address the policy, advocacy, and equity dimensions of climate-health challenges, emphasizing the disproportionate burdens on marginalized communities.
- Certificate Courses
- Foundations of Climate Change and Health: A Regional Focus on MENA
- Climate and Health Policy in MENA: Advocacy and Action
- Health Systems Resilience in the Context of Climate Change: An Emphasis on MENA
- Intersectional Perspectives on Climate Change, Health, and Social Justice in MENA
Careers
Graduates of this program will be equipped with critical skills to contribute to climate-health policy reforms, intervention design, and strengthening healthcare systems. The knowledge gained will be highly relevant for professionals working in government, international organizations, non-profits, and research.
- Government Official (Health, Climate, Environment)
- Policymaker
- Policy Expert
- Humanitarian and Development Actor
- NGO/CSO Worker (Climate Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Resilience)
- Academic Researcher (Environmental Health, Climate Change, Global Health, Public Health)
- Technical Expert
Frequently asked questions
- What is the total tuition fee for the Certificate in Climate Change & Health?
- The total tuition fee for the Certificate in Climate Change & Health is $600 USD for all students.
- How is the Certificate in Climate Change & Health delivered?
- This certificate program is delivered online and asynchronously through the Global Health Institute’s (GHI) online learning platform, GHLAD.
- What is the duration of the program?
- The program requires 80+ hours of study.
- What are the main topics covered in the curriculum?
- The curriculum focuses on the health impacts of climate change in the MENA region, including policy, advocacy, health systems resilience, and social justice dimensions.
- How do I apply for the Certificate in Climate Change & Health?
- You can apply by visiting the program page on the GHLAD platform, enrolling, creating an account if necessary, and completing the payment of $600 USD.
- What kind of career opportunities can I expect after completing this certificate?
- Graduates can pursue roles in government, international organizations, NGOs, and academia, focusing on climate-health policy, intervention design, and strengthening healthcare systems.
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Fees
Tuition (international)The total fee for the Certificate in Climate Change & Health is $600 USD.
Tuition (home)The total fee for the Certificate in Climate Change & Health is $600 USD.
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Tuition is charged per certificate program.
How to apply
1. Visit the Program PageNavigate to the Certificate in Climate Change & Health page on the GHLAD platform (ghi.aub.edu.lb/GHLAD/shop/certificate-in-climate-change-health/).
2. Enroll/Add to CartLocate the 'Enroll Now' or 'Add to cart' button on the program page.
3. User AccountIf you are a new user, you will likely be prompted to register for a new account. Existing users can log in.
4. PaymentComplete the payment process for the $600 USD fee to finalize your enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total tuition fee for the Certificate in Climate Change & Health?
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The total tuition fee for the Certificate in Climate Change & Health is $600 USD for all students.
How is the Certificate in Climate Change & Health delivered?
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This certificate program is delivered online and asynchronously through the Global Health Institute’s (GHI) online learning platform, GHLAD.
What is the duration of the program?
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The program requires 80+ hours of study.
What are the main topics covered in the curriculum?
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The curriculum focuses on the health impacts of climate change in the MENA region, including policy, advocacy, health systems resilience, and social justice dimensions.
How do I apply for the Certificate in Climate Change & Health?
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You can apply by visiting the program page on the GHLAD platform, enrolling, creating an account if necessary, and completing the payment of $600 USD.
What kind of career opportunities can I expect after completing this certificate?
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Graduates can pursue roles in government, international organizations, NGOs, and academia, focusing on climate-health policy, intervention design, and strengthening healthcare systems.