Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies
Learn to plan and design sustainable urban sanitation solutions for low and middle-income countries.
Course Cost
Free course
Intermediate
Skill Level
21 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This comprehensive course on planning and designing sanitation systems and technologies provides an in-depth look at urban sanitation planning, with a focus on low and middle-income countries. Designed for intermediate-level learners, the course covers integrated sanitation planning at both citywide and local scales. Students will explore various sanitation planning frameworks, systems, and technologies along the entire sanitation value chain. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of systems thinking in urban environmental sanitation and introduces key terminology and concepts. Through case studies and hands-on challenges, participants will gain practical knowledge of sanitation solutions in diverse urban contexts. The course also addresses cross-cutting topics such as gender, behavior change, and stakeholder engagement, as well as tools for sanitation planning and management. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to plan context-specific, affordable sanitation solutions for urban areas.
What you'll learn
Understand the basics of urban sanitation planning and its role in sustainable development
Learn about different sanitation planning frameworks for citywide and neighborhood-level approaches
Explore various sanitation systems and technologies along the entire sanitation value chain
Gain knowledge of key terminology and concepts in environmental sanitation
Understand the importance of systems thinking in urban sanitation planning
Learn about cross-cutting topics such as gender, behavior change, and stakeholder engagement
Explore tools for sanitation planning and management, including project cycles and assessment methods
Analyze global case studies of successful and failed urban sanitation projects
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.75 Hours PreRecorded video
2 quizzes, 1 assignment
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of planning and designing sanitation systems and technologies for urban areas in low and middle-income countries. The curriculum is structured into five modules, covering urban sanitation planning, sanitation systems and technologies, cross-cutting topics, and global case studies. Students will learn about different sanitation planning approaches, explore technical aspects of various sanitation systems, and understand the importance of integrated planning. The course emphasizes practical applications through case studies and hands-on challenges, allowing learners to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. By addressing both technical and non-technical aspects of sanitation planning, including institutional and financial considerations, the course prepares students to develop context-specific, sustainable sanitation solutions.
Week 1- Introduction to Urban Sanitation Planning
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Week 2 - Sanitation Systems & Technologies [1]
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 3 - Sanitation Systems & Technologies [2]
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 4 - Cross-cutting Topics & Sanitation Tools
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 5 - Global Sanitation Case Studies
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
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