Discover five free courses to help the Chevening community better understand global challenges and explore how to build more resilient societies.
The challenges facing societies today are increasingly interconnected. Climate change, humanitarian crises, economic uncertainty and natural hazards all require new ways of thinking and working together. Building resilient societies means understanding these complex issues and developing the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively. We’ve curated five free online courses covering resilience, climate action, disaster risk reduction and strategic foresight to help Chevening leaders continue learning and engaging with some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Today’s security challenges go beyond armed conflict. Climate change, pandemics, economic instability and humanitarian crises often overlap, requiring coordinated responses across governments, international organisations and communities. This course introduces the UN’s approach to resilience and explores how joined-up thinking can strengthen societies before, during and after crises.
Best for: Policymakers, civil servants, humanitarian professionals, development practitioners and community leaders.
As climate change and urbanisation increase the frequency and impact of natural hazards, understanding disaster risk reduction is becoming an essential skill for leaders across government, development and humanitarian sectors. This course explores how existing and emerging technologies can help reduce the risks posed by floods, landslides and earthquakes while supporting sustainable development.
Best for: Policymakers, disaster risk management professionals, urban planners, engineers, humanitarian workers and anyone interested in building safer, more resilient communities.
Many of today’s challenges are interconnected, from climate change and health crises to economic instability and conflict. This course introduces tools that help leaders anticipate risks, understand complex systems and design more resilient policies.
Best for: Policymakers, government officials, development professionals, strategic planners and leaders working on long-term solutions.
Climate change is creating complex challenges for societies, economies and ecosystems. This course provides a foundation in climate science and explores how governments, organisations and individuals can take action to reduce risks and build more sustainable futures.
Best for: Policymakers, public officials, sustainability professionals, NGO workers, educators and anyone interested in understanding climate risks and developing practical climate solutions.
As cities face growing risks from climate change, rapid urbanisation and disasters, building urban resilience has become a priority for governments and development organisations. This free, self-paced learning journey explores integrated approaches to urban resilience, covering risk assessment, governance, disaster risk reduction and long-term planning through practical case studies and five interactive modules.
Best for: Urban planners, local government officials, policymakers, disaster risk management professionals, development practitioners and anyone working on resilient cities.
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A curated selection of five free online courses for Chevening scholars, alumni, and applicants covering human rights, data-driven policymaking, gender and environment, water governance, and urban development.
Chevening Scholar Sodiq Usaefat is using his MSc at Imperial College London to advance sustainable infrastructure materials research, helping reduce the carbon impact of construction in Nigeria and across Africa.
For Chevening applicants, scholars, and alumni looking to strengthen their understanding of sustainability, climate action, and global development, these five free online courses offer practical learning across energy systems, environmental policy, and sustainable business.