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Engaging Faith Actors to Support the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals through IRD

Type
Self-Paced E-Learning Course
Fees
Free of Charge
Number of modules
1
Programme area
Sustainable Development, Interreligious Dialogue, Peacebuilding
Duration
1 Week
Start dates
Starts Upon Registration
Learning time
2 Hours
Application deadline
Ongoing
Certificate
Certificate Awarded
Website
Languages
English
Contact
elearning@kaiciid.org
Course Description

This short, self-paced course provides an overview of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The key challenges and opportunities of implementing the SDGs will be highlighted and the role of different actors and stakeholders, including faith actors, in the implementation process of the SDGs will be examined.

All course components are available now and can be completed at a time that is convenient for you (within a one-month period). Please note that this course is not facilitated by a course team leader. Any specific questions can be emailed to the KAICID E-Learning Programme at GEORGIA.GLEOUDI@KAICIID.ORG or elearning@KAICIID.ORG

KAICIID launched the FAITH4SDGS Project. More information and material can be found here: https://www.kaiciid.org/content/sustainable-development-goals-sdgs

 

Target Audience

This course is specifically designed for religious leaders, faith-based organizations, civil society and non-governmental organizations, UN agencies and other multilateral institutions, government officials, policy and decision-makers and individuals interested in this field.

What You'll Learn
  • The purpose of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the SDGs, and the 5 Pillars/Dimensions of Sustainable Development
  • The key challenges and opportunities of implementing the SDGs
  • The advantages of applying a multi-stakeholder approach to the implementation of the SDGs
  • The different ways to apply multi-stakeholder approaches
Methodology

This interactive digital course is specifically designed for busy professionals who do not have time to take the longer, moderated seven-module course on ‘Engaging Faith Actors to Support Implementation of the SDGs’. They can now select the relevant thematic topics and modules and learn on the go. Administered through a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform, this short course takes around two hours to complete and can be taken anywhere, anytime, at a pace that suits and from a phone or a computer.

Certificates

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Certificate of Completion.

About KAICIID's Series of SDGs Short Courses

The practice of using interreligious dialogue (IRD) for engaging faith actors to support and promote the UN SDGs is rapidly emerging as a necessary tool for the twenty-first century education toolbox. KAICIID e-learning courses build the capacities of global leaders to address a number of today’s most pressing challenges by developing knowledge, networks and skills. The courses are part of an ongoing collaboration between KAICIID,UNEP, UPEACE, LWC, NMCL and ISCREB.

About the KAICIID E-Learning

The KAICIID E-Learning is a user-focused virtual platform to serve anyone working or interested in interreligious dialogue (IRD) throughout the world. The services are primarily informative and educational, while also creating networking opportunities. The platform is accessible through various portals such as directories, databases and e-learning training courses and webinars. Each portal offers an avenue to another aspect of information and updates on interreligious dialogue.   

E-Learning Key Functions

•        Provision of high-quality E-learning courses and thematic webinars in the field of IRD;

•        Research and development of knowledge tools and services to facilitate best practices and experience sharing;

•        Provision of open access to KAICIID IRD online Databases and Resources

Hardware and Software Requirements

Modern and updated browsers.

Other courses

E-Learning in IRD designed for the general public