West Midlands Climate Adaptation Literacy Training
Are you interested in learning more about how you can manage current and future climate risks by helping adapt the West Midlands to climate change?
We’ve created the Climate Adaptation Literacy training for local councillors and Local Authority Officers to understand the climate risks facing the region and the action that can be taken to be more resilient in a change climate.
The training has been created by the WMCA with contributions from colleagues at the University of Birmingham.
The training has been certified by the CPD Certification Service.
What’s included in the course?
The course is split into three e-learning modules that you can complete at your own pace. The content covered includes:
Module 1 – Climate change in the UK and why adaptation matters
- Headline introduction and key definitions
- Climate change and future projections
- Climate hazards and their potential impacts
Module 2 – Zooming in: Climate impacts in the West Midlands
- Climate risks facing the West Midlands
- Examples of climate hazards in the West Midlands
Module 3 – How can we adapt to climate change?
- The measures to adapt to climate change
- Best practice examples of climate adaptation
- Adapting your work to be climate resilient
Assessment
Once you have completed the three modules, you can take the assessment. You must achieve 26 points out of 43 in order to pass. You can retake the assessment at any time.
How long will the course take?
You can complete each module at your own pace, in your own time. The time to complete each module will be between 30-45 minutes. Some learners may be quicker, and others may take longer.
Please note that your progress will not be saved. We recommend that you complete one module in one sitting, as closing the browser or refreshing your page will lose your progress.
What do I achieve upon completing the course?
Once you have completed the three e-learning modules and passed the assessment, you will be issued with a Climate Adaptation Literate digital badge, that you can display in your email signature or via LinkedIn.
You will also receive a certificate from the CPD Certification Service and can use the hours towards your CPD portfolio or system.
Access the training and assessment:
Module 1
Access Module 1: Climate change in the UK and why adaptation matters
Module 2
Access Module 2: Zooming in: Climate impacts in the West Midlands
Module 3
Access Module 3: How can we adapt to climate hazards?
Assessment Form
Once you have completed all 3 modules, please click here to open the assessment.
Feedback Form
Please complete the feedback form to let us know what works well and how to improve the training.
Accessibility
Would you benefit from accessing the accessible version of the training? You can access each module below.
Access the accessible version of Module 1 here.
Access the accessible version of Module 2 here.
Access the accessible version of Module 3 here.
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Contact us
If you have any questions, please get in touch at environment@wmca.org.uk.