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Project Management Relevant To Climate Adaptation For Older People (1cr)

Course unit code: SG10052

General information


Credits
1 cr
Teaching language
Finnish
English
Responsible person
Anne Ryhänen, Vastuuopettaja
Outi Sulopuisto, Vastuuopettaja

Objective

• Apply project management methods to adapt to the health impacts of climate change on the elderly.
• Engage the elderly in planning and implementing projects aimed at supporting their adaptation to the health impacts of climate change.
• Plan and implement projects together with other social and health sector workers and stakeholders to mitigate the health impacts of climate change on the elderly.

Content

Project management skills and participatory methods are in demand for projects related to climate change adaptation. As a project planner and/or manager, your role is to set the framework for successful implementation.

The topics covered in this course are:
- Project leadership and management
- Participation methods
- Co-development methods
- Project evaluation and deployment

This course is suitable for you if you are a student or professional in the field of social and health services and you want to strengthen your skills in designing, managing and implementing projects.

Further information

The microcredential is implemented as part of the international chAnGE project. The study materials are provided via the Moodle platform of a partner university, which is why you will be directed to Webropol to accept the privacy statement. Without your consent, participation in the course is not possible. Karelia will transfer your name, email address, and information about the selected courses to the partner university. The course is at EQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree level).

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