Short Learning Programme / Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals
Short Learning Programme

Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals

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CAT SLP team

Last updated

01 Feb, 2025

About Course

Description:

The purpose of this introductory interdisciplinary short-learning programme on the United Nations’ 17 SDGs is to provide a basic understanding of and context to the SDGs (from South African and African perspectives), the reasons for their existence, how they fit together in a comprehensive framework, as well as critiques levelled against the SDG Agenda. The course further considers the alignment of the SDGs with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and South Africa’s National Development Plan, which both preceded the SDGs. This SLP will not only raise awareness of the SDGs, but also provide the introductory knowledge needed to engage in a more informed way with sustainability, whether in a work context or in society generally.

Admission Requirements:

You must be 18 years and older. 

You must have access to an internet-enabled device.

You must communicate clearly in English.

No prior knowledge is required.

Course Curriculum

This course is comprised of five units. Completion of this course will enable you to:

• Explain the origin, development and current context of the SDG Agenda.

• Discuss what the various SDGs are.

• Illustrate the interdependence between the SDGs' social, economic and biophysical intentions while recognising the trade-offs.

• Recognise the institutional infrastructure in place to implement the SDGs.

• Reflect on the progress made with implementing the SDG Agenda thus far, the challenges to achieving it, and criticism against it.

• Relate the SDGs to the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and South Africa’s National Development Plan.

Your Instructors

CAT SLP team

CAT SLP team

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Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Wednesday, 15 Jan 2025
  • Enrollment Closes: Sunday, 30 Nov 2025
  • Course Starts: Monday, 03 Feb 2025
  • Course Ends: Monday, 08 Dec 2025
Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals
Free
This course includes:
Duration 50 hours
Focus Area Sustainable and just economies
Accredited No
NQF Level n/a
Mode of Delivery Self-paced
Skill Level Beginner
Start Date 2/3/2025