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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Land Development, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Process Engineering, Governance, Data Collection, Diversity Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Manchester

      Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand, Governance, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      343 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Utilities

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Mitigation, Risk Management, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Process Analysis, Vulnerability, Engineering Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      University of Manchester

      Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Social Sciences, Economics, Market Dynamics, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Health And Safety Standards, Public Works, Emergency Response, Program Evaluation, Environmental Monitoring, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Community Development, Environment, Environmental Policy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Preventative Care, Health Care, Caregiving, Investigation, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      606 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Waste Minimization, Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Engineering Design Process, Facility Management, Innovation, Community Development, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Global Environmental Management

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Issue, Environmental Management Systems, Land Management, Sanitation, Environmental Monitoring, Construction Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Waste Minimization, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment Health And Safety, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environment, Epidemiology, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Sanitation, Mitigation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Risk Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Health And Safety Standards, Health Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Geneva

      Water Resources Management and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Conflict Management, Governance, International Relations, Community Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sanitation courses

    • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
    • Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Utilities: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
    • Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Global Environmental Management: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sanitation

    Sanitation describes a set of facilities, behaviors, equipment and other provisions that work together to keep people from coming into contact with human (and other) waste and contracting disease from that waste. It’s an integral element of public health; the primary goal of sanitation is to limit the spread of disease by giving people the tools they need to stay clean and healthy. These include facilities that help people safely dispose of waste and maintain a clean private and public environment by utilizing services like garbage collection and wastewater treatment. The United Nations recognizes access to sanitation as a basic human right, highlighting its importance for everyone across the globe.‎

    If you’re looking to learn about an issue that affects how everyone on this planet lives, how societies grow and how we engage with our environment, the study of sanitation can open your eyes to the importance of everything from public health to city engineering. If you envision yourself working to boost public safety or give different groups the resources they need to live healthier lives, a foundation of knowledge about sanitation can help you figure out the best solutions. Effective sanitation systems play a large role in keeping societies running smoothly — and in keeping them healthy, too. But sanitation isn’t just crucial in your city; it impacts people’s health and safety all around the world.‎

    A career in sanitation planning and design can help you make important contributions to the field of public health (without having to attend medical school first). A job in this field may see you designing facilities that ensure proper disposal of waste, and you might also work to figure out the best processes, not just systems, for doing so. Employment in the field of sanitation can also involve ensuring the safe treatment and handling of wastewater or performing testing to determine whether the local environment is safe and uncontaminated.‎

    Whether you’re interested in building or maintaining sanitation systems or you’re more concerned with the ways they’re essential for keeping people around the world healthy, online courses make it easy to explore what intrigues you. Gain an overview about the role of sanitation in addressing global health issues to learn its role in mitigating challenges and improving wellness outcomes. Or, discover the basics about planning and installing innovatively designed sanitation systems that benefit individuals and cities alike. Join the future of education by taking online courses that let you enjoy flexible learning hours, jump-start a career and build tangible skills anywhere you have an internet connection.‎

    Online Sanitation courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Sanitation skills. Choose from a wide range of Sanitation courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Sanitation, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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