Microlearning for students: Empowering youth for the green transition
A curated learning journey combining self-reading modules and live webinars to empower students attending higher technical education institutions with the knowledge and the skills necessary for Africa’s just and green transition. Through four focused modules—foundations, jobs and skills, circular business models and information related to the green skills competition—participants will explore key concepts, along with skills and emerging trends in the world of work. Completion of all modules is required, combined with active engagement and attendance in interactive webinars organised by UNESCO, UNESCO-UNEVOC, in collaboration with Circle Economy.
About this course
About This Course
A curated learning journey combining self-reading modules and live webinars to empower students attending higher technical education institutions with the knowledge and the skills necessary for Africa’s just and green transition. Through four focused modules—foundations, jobs and skills, circular business models and information related to the green skills competition—participants will explore key concepts, along with skills and emerging trends in the world of work. Completion of all modules is required, combined with active engagement and attendance in interactive webinars organised by UNESCO, UNESCO-UNEVOC, in collaboration with Circle Economy.
Course content
6 modules · 18 lessons · 3 assessments
- Learning PathLesson
- Course ObjectivesLesson
- Expected learning outcomesLesson
- 1.1 Green economyLesson
- 1.2 Circular economyLesson
- 1.3 Priority sectors for the green transitionLesson
- Module 1 Knowledge CheckHomework
- Expected learning outcomesLesson
- 2.1 Technical and transversal skillsLesson
- 2.2 Emerging trends in green and circular careersLesson
- 2.3 Systems ThinkingLesson
- Module 2 Knowledge checkHomework
- Expected learning outcomesLesson
- 3.1 Green and circular business modelsLesson
- 3.2 Value creation in circular economyLesson
- 3.3 Entrepreneurial mindsetLesson
- Module 3 Knowledge checkHomework
- Expected learning outcomesLesson
- 4.1 Green and circular economy within local actionLesson
- 4.2 Green skills competitionLesson
- WebinarsLesson