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Aviation & Climate Change 

Discover new technologies, policies and practices for a sustainable future
and explore your role in the climate change solution

From extreme weather to biodiversity loss, the effects of climate change are being felt around the globe. As our sector contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental challenges, aviation has a significant role to play in mitigating these negative impacts. While the path ahead is uncertain, it’s also full of opportunities for innovation and collaboration as we reimagine traditional approaches to air transport. In this course, you’ll engage with the key climate issues facing aviation today and into the future. You’ll discover solutions across the industry, from sustainable fuels to electric aircraft to climate policy, and explore how to promote a climate-safe future.

Climate change is already impacting the air transport sector and aviation careers. Level up your knowledge and skills in this critical area. Understand climate terminology in relation to your work and the industry at large. Engage with key climate issues relevant to aviation so you can have more meaningful conversations with the media, colleagues or friends. Be a climate champion in your workplace and community. Explore green career paths  and how to integrate climate action into your day-to-day work.
Registration fee: $1,000 (Canadian Dollars)

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Aviation and Climate Change is not typical e-learning, its an interactive experience that brings learning to life. Interact with rich multimedia activities that will reinforce your understanding and broaden your horizons. With approximately 20-hours of content, you will work through the following key topics:

How aviation contributes to and is impacted by climate change

Importance of sustainable aviation in ongoing trade, migration, tourism, etc.

Emissions, energy efficiency, carbon off setting and sustainable fuels 

Low-carbon propulsion and net-zero aircraft technologies

Climate mitigation and emissions reduction for airlines and airports

Aviation safety in the context of extreme weather and natural disasters

How to take action on climate change in your personal life and career

Final Exam

Join Waterloo and ICAO to explore the world of air transportation..

Allow me to introduce myself, Dr. Suzanne Kearns, an Associate Professor of Aviation at the University of Waterloo and Founding Director of WISA. I will be your guide throughout your learning experience.  

In WISA, we understand that aviation isn’t just a subject – it’s a passion and a source of inspiration. That is why we have created a dynamic learning environment to ignite your curiosity and propel your career within the aviation industry. As your online learning instructor, together we will navigate the different components of aviation through our engaging and interactive online courses. 

These courses were thoughtfully designed to accommodate your schedule, allowing you to enhance your skills at your convenience, wherever and whenever you please.   Expand your horizons, unlock insights into new aviation career fields, and elevate your career to new heights.
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"It is an interesting course, which covers a wide range of topics and is well suited for beginners as well as for refreshing and broadening your horizon"
Learner from EUR/NAT (Europe and North Atlantic)
"Being for more than 50 years in aviation (as a pilot and aviation consultant) and at 71 years old, I have gained much more knowledge which will improve my total understanding of aviation-related subjects."
Learner from MID (Middle East)
"ICAO's Fundamentals of International Aviation course was incredibly helpful for a beginner trying to understand the field of aviation. The course gave a great overview of the field in very simple terms utilizing illustrations where possible to further explain concepts. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone in need of an overview of how the field of aviation works."
Learner from NACC (North American, Central American and Caribbean)
"As an aviation enthusiast and a person who is looking to have a career in the aviation industry in the near future, this was an excellent course for me as it brushed up my knowledge of aviation and how the complex system of aviation industry works. I think that the knowledge and insights gathered from this course would give me a competitive edge in any of the workplace of the aviation industry."
Learner from APAC (Asia and Pacific)
"This is a very interesting course that covers the main areas in Aviation. It is very well-structured and easy to understand, even for people not related to the field of aviation. Very educational and didactic. Exercises throughout the modules and quizzes at the end of each module help you check your understanding."
Learner from ICAO Headquarters
"After attending the online course, I learned about the history of aviation and everything related to aviation. This online course is perfect for you who want to know the basics of aviation."
Learner from APAC (Asia and Pacific)
"Great Value for Money, Straight to the Point & Interesting Materials."
Learner from MID (Middle EaST)
"This course is really useful not only for those who are just starting work in aviation but also for aviation professionals who can get a comprehensive understanding of the aviation industry as interconnected elements."
Learner from EUR/NAT (Europe and North Atlantic)
"This course changed my understanding. Each module corresponds to an essential pillar of aviation knowledge. It was a great starting point. Thanks!"
Learner from SAM (South America)