Environmental monitoring and indicators
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is closed for now and will be open in academic year 2026/2027.
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| Wednesday, 22/04/2026 | 10:00-12:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 11:00-13:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 09:00-11:00 Western European Time – Ireland |
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Wednesday, 29/04/2026
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Wednesday, 06/04/2026
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Wednesday, 13/05/2026
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| Wednesday, 20/05/2026 |
Description:
Acquire practical skills to assess ecological quality and human impacts with this hands-on environmental monitoring micro-credential. Covering key topics such as the Water Framework Directive, species indicators, and data analysis, you’ll learn to make informed, sustainable decisions. Whether advancing your career or contributing to global environmental goals, this micro-credential provides the tools to succeed in environmental science and stewardship. Begin your journey toward protecting the planet today.
Learning Outcomes:
- Use indicators for the assessment of environmental and ecological quality
- Design and implement an integrated environmental and ecological quality monitoring system
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG3. Good health and well-being
- SDG4. Quality education
- SDG6. Clean water and sanitation
- SDG10. Reduced inequalities
- SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
- SDG13. Climate action
- SDG14. Life below water
- SDG15. Life on land
- SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
Sector:
Coastal
Thematic area:
Water management
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#aquaculture #biodiversity #dataanalysis #technology
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Promoting environmental awareness Develop skills in environmental tools for assessing ecological quality
Soft skills:
Critical thinking skills Problem-solving skills
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lecture Presentations Discussions
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Exams
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Agricultural University of Athens, Greece
Stage of accreditation:
Based on the National and European Institutional framework for Lifelong Learning, implemented through Training and Lifelong Learning Center (KEDIVIM in Agriculture University of Athens).
