Caribbean Water Quality
This online course offers a foundational introduction to the key concepts, challenges, and solutions related to marine and coastal water quality monitoring and management. This course is designed for policymakers, environmental managers, and professionals
This online course offers a foundational introduction to the key concepts, challenges, and solutions related to marine and coastal water quality monitoring and management. Designed for policymakers, environmental managers, and professionals, this course helps participants understand the critical role of water quality in marine ecosystem health, public well-being, and sustainable socio-economic development.
Through a mix of presentations, videos, interactive exercises, case studies, and quizzes, participants will explore the basic characteristics of marine and coastal water quality and the various sources and types of pollution, the fundamentals of designing a water quality monitoring programme, water quality sampling, data management, communicating findings, and the monitoring and evaluation of water quality monitoring programmes.
Course Overview
- Course 1
Introduction to Marine and Coastal Water Quality Management
This course aims to empower participants with a comprehensive understanding of water quality, with a focus on its importance in the Caribbean region.
Free - Course 2
Water Quality Parameters and Monitoring Design
This course provides a general introduction to coastal and marine water pollution in the Wider Caribbean Region and steps to design a water quality monitoring programme.
Free - Course 3
Sampling Design, Production of Information, and Data Management
This course will give the fundamentals of sampling design, production of information, and data management in the water quality monitoring programme.
Free - Course 4
Communication of Findings
This introductory module equips participants with the basic knowledge to effectively communicate water quality monitoring results to diverse audiences, stakeholders, and the public.
Free - Course 5
Monitoring and Evaluation of Water Quality Monitoring
This course covers the monitoring and evaluation of water quality monitoring program, elements on designing long-term monitoring, and cost elements of water quality monitoring.
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many courses are in the collection?
There are 5 courses covering topics from basic water quality concepts to monitoring design and data management. -
Are the courses free?
Yes, all courses listed are free. -
Do I need to log in to start learning?
Yes, you need to Login to Start Learning shown at the top of the page. - What happens after finishing this course?
You will receive a digital certificate after finishing this course.
