Free Online Urban Water Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Inter-American Development Bank - IDB

Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Utilities (Coursera)

Sci: Environment

Explore how urban water and sanitation utilities can adapt to climate change with our specialized online course. Learn about the effects of climate change on utilities, risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and how to access climate financing for your projects. Gain insights into creating a resilient management system that reduces carbon emissions effectively.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Water Climate Change Sanitation

Coursera

Politecnico di Milano

Sustainable Urban Water Systems (Coursera)

Sci: Environment

Explore the future of urban water management with our 'Sustainable Urban Water Systems' course. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, this course delves into innovative solutions that help cities become more sustainable and resilient against climate change impacts. From stormwater control techniques to integrating Nature-based Solutions (NbS), you'll gain valuable insights into creating efficient and environmentally friendly urban water systems.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Sustainability Water Supply Urban Water

Coursera

Politecnico di Milano

New paradigms in wastewater management (Coursera)

Sci: Environment

Explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies essential for effective wastewater treatment in urban environments. This course, offered by Politecnico di Milano, provides a concise yet thorough overview of current and future trends in managing the urban water cycle, crucial for both conventional goals and the evolving demands of smart cities.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Sustainability Water Wastewater

Design of Urban Water Management Structures (edX)

EdX

Purdue University,PurdueX

Design of Urban Water Management Structures (edX)

Engineering Science

Discover the key principles behind designing efficient urban water management structures with our comprehensive online course. From calculating runoff and stormwater flows to creating effective storm sewer systems and detention storage structures, this course equips you with the knowledge needed to manage rainfall effectively in urban areas. Gain insights into sustainable city planning and contribute to a greener future.

Nov 1st 2021

5-12 Weeks

Water Management Urban Water Hydrologic Cycle

Gestión del agua para las ciudades del futuro (edX)

EdX

Inter-American Development Bank - IDB,IDBx

Gestión del agua para las ciudades del futuro (edX)

Engineering

Este MOOC te brinda una visión integral sobre la gestión del agua en las ciudades, enfocándose en estrategias sostenibles que permitan abordar los retos actuales y futuros. Aprende a identificar problemas específicos de tu ciudad y a implementar soluciones efectivas para un manejo eficiente de este recurso vital.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Sustainability Water Management Urban Sanitation

Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE

Politecnico di Milano

Sustainable Urban Water Systems (POK)

Engineering Sci: Environment

Explore the future of urban water management with our MOOC 'Sustainable Urban Water Systems'. Gain insights into innovative approaches to managing water resources sustainably within resilient cities. From nature-based solutions to alternative water sources, this course equips you with the knowledge needed to tackle urban water challenges effectively.

Available now

3 Weeks

Sustainability Smart Cities Urban Water