Professional Certificates
Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience
Issued by edX - United Nations Environment Programme
An introductory course on nature-based solutions (NbS) for disaster and climate resilience. Explores how NbS can help build resilience to disasters and climate change impacts and their relevance for planners, policymakers, engineers, businesses, and youth.
What I Learned:
- Application of Nature-based Solutions in enhancing resilience to disasters and climate change.
- Interlinkages between human activities and ecological systems.
- Main tools and approaches for applying Nature-based Solutions to reducing disaster and climate risks.
- How policy makers are including nature as a solution in policy processes.
- Application of nature-based solutions for reducing risks of natural hazards by investing in restoration and protection.
- About green infrastructure and designing with nature as a viable complement to grey engineered protection structures.
- What young people, teachers, policy makers, practitioners, businesses and engineers can do to get involved in our race against the climate emergency.
Sustainable Cities Specialization
Issued by Coursera - Johns Hopkins University
A comprehensive 4-course series focused on smart growth strategies and practical tools for creating environmentally responsible urban environments. This specialization provides in-depth knowledge of sustainable city development through case studies, regional transportation analysis, and evaluation of successful urban planning practices across the United States.
What I Learned:
- Sustainable regional development principles and transportation system optimization
- Smart urban planning strategies for equitable, healthy community design
- Green space protection and integration of mixed-use development (office, retail, housing)
- Environmental footprint reduction through green building practices and renewable energy
- Water resource management and low-impact stormwater solutions
- Community engagement methodologies for sustainable development
- Real-world case study analysis of successful projects (Fairfax County, Buffalo Bayou, Chattanooga, San Antonio)
- Resource conservation techniques and sustainable product implementation
- Holistic approaches to urban food systems and local sourcing
Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship
Issued by Coursera - Duke University
A practical, application-focused course that equips entrepreneurs to launch successful businesses in the renewable energy and green building sectors. The program combines entrepreneurial principles with sustainability expertise, providing actionable steps for creating ventures that generate both profit and positive environmental impact.
What I Learned:
- Business opportunity identification in renewable energy and green building markets
- Real-world case study analysis of successful sustainability ventures
- Problem-solving approaches for environmental and energy challenges
- Investor engagement strategies for green business financing
- Business modeling using the Business Model Canvas framework
- Practical steps for launching sustainability-focused initiatives
- Integration of entrepreneurship with environmental and human health benefits
Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors
Issued by Coursera - University at Buffalo
A specialized 3-course series providing comprehensive technical training on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, with focus on design principles, project management, and regulatory compliance. This specialization equips professionals in engineering, architecture, and building inspection with practical knowledge required for implementing solar power systems in the United States.
What I Learned:
- Fundamentals of solar photovoltaic operation and system components
- PV system analysis, design, and compliance requirements
- Economic assessment and cost-benefit analysis of solar power projects
- Technical skills for PV system sizing and layout calculations
- National, state, and local code requirements for solar installations
- Electrical safety standards for renewable energy systems
- Project management framework for solar PV implementation
- Comparative analysis of different solar system configurations
- Practical application through hands-on system design projects
- Integration of solar PV with existing building electrical systems
Global Energy and Climate Policy
Issued by Coursera - University of London
A comprehensive introduction to the complex interconnections between global energy markets and climate change policy development. This course explores how energy policies are designed, implemented, and influenced within an international governance framework, with particular focus on the transition to a low-carbon future and the challenges of climate mitigation and adaptation.
What I Learned:
- Interconnections between domestic energy policies and international governance
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies within energy frameworks
- Critical perspectives on current energy and climate policy approaches
- Skills for analyzing and discussing complex energy policy issues
- Foundations for engagement in energy and climate sectors (academic, public, private, non-profit)
- Global energy market dynamics and their policy implications
- Low-carbon transition pathways and associated policy challenges
- Research-based approaches to understanding energy governance
Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R
Issued by Coursera - Johns Hopkins University
A comprehensive 5-course specialization focused on developing advanced data visualization skills using R programming language. This program takes learners from foundational visualization concepts through to creating interactive dashboards and web publications. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, enabling students to transform complex data into compelling visual stories and interactive tools that provide meaningful insights for diverse audiences.
What I Learned:
- R programming fundamentals for data visualization
- Static visualization creation using base R and ggplot2
- Advanced charting techniques and customization
- Interactive dashboard development with Shiny
- Web publication of interactive visualizations
- Integration of visualizations into reproducible research
- Data exploration through visual analysis
- Implementation of data structures for effective visualization
- Development of visualization workflows and pipelines
- Creation of publication-quality graphics
- User interface design for data dashboards
- Real-world application through capstone projects
- Communication of insights through visual storytelling
Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Exam Prep
Issued by Coursera - Autodesk
A comprehensive certification preparation course that covers the essential workflows and features of AutoCAD required to pass the Autodesk Certified Professional exam. The curriculum provides hands-on training through practical lessons, datasets, and exercises that mirror exam topics, focusing on drawing management, object editing, precision tools, content reuse, layout creation, and collaboration techniques to ensure candidates develop the professional skills needed for certification.
What I Learned:
- Drawing management techniques including layer organization and drawing health maintenance
- Object property querying and manipulation methods
- Text and dimension annotation techniques for technical documentation
- Leader, multileader, and hatch implementation for drawings
- Block creation and usage for efficient design workflows
- Precision drawing and editing tools for accurate design work
- Content reuse strategies for productivity enhancement
- Layout creation and management for print preparation
- Output configuration for various printing requirements
- Collaboration tools and design sharing methodologies
- External reference and underlay file management
- Integration techniques for external design data
- Certification exam preparation strategies and practice
BIM Application for Engineers
Issued by Coursera - National Taiwan University
A practical course on Building Information Modeling (BIM) specifically designed for engineering professionals. The curriculum provides hands-on training in creating and utilizing BIM models using industry-standard software platforms Autodesk Revit and Navisworks. Through a step-by-step approach using a real-world 6-story building case study, participants learn the complete BIM workflow from model creation to advanced applications for engineering analysis and project management.
What I Learned:
- Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology
- Model creation in Autodesk Revit from CAD drawings
- Step-by-step building modeling techniques for multi-story structures
- Clash detection processes for identifying design conflicts
- Quantity takeoff methods for accurate material estimation
- 4D simulation techniques for construction sequencing and planning
- Integration between Autodesk Revit and Navisworks platforms
- Practical BIM applications for engineering problem-solving
- Efficient workflows for collaborative BIM implementation
- Industry best practices for BIM execution in engineering projects
Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript
Issued by Coursera - University of Michigan
A comprehensive course on computational design that bridges programming and design through Python and Rhinoscript. This course teaches how to create parametric and algorithmic design systems, enabling designers to generate variable geometric forms responsive to input parameters. The curriculum emphasizes both fundamental Python programming concepts and their practical application in geometric design contexts using Rhinoceros 3D modeling software.
What I Learned:
- Python programming fundamentals including modules, conditionals, iterations, functions, and data structures
- Rhinoscript syntax for geometric modeling and computational design
- Creation of parametric design systems with variable outputs
- Development of geometry-responsive algorithms using attractor points, curves, and surfaces
- Production of both 2D and 3D computational design solutions
- Rendering techniques for still images and animations of algorithmic designs
- Procedural logic principles for structured coding systems
- Applications of computational thinking in contemporary design practices
Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit for Architectural Design Exam Prep
Issued by Coursera - Autodesk
Revit for Architectural Design certification is the industry-recognized standard for validating proficiency in Revit's architectural design capabilities. This prestigious credential demonstrates mastery of Revit software for architectural applications, verifying skills that typically require 400-1200 hours of hands-on experience (equivalent to approximately 2 years of regular software use). The certification serves as a powerful credential for career advancement, signaling to employers that your Revit skills have been objectively validated against professional standards.
What I Learned:
- Advanced architectural modeling techniques in Revit
- Professional documentation and detailing workflows
- Family creation and customization methodologies
- Project management and collaboration systems
- Industry-standard best practices for architectural design
- View management and presentation techniques
- Performance optimization and troubleshooting
- Time-saving workflows for efficient Revit utilization
- Real-world application of Revit to architectural challenges
- Preparation strategies for certification examination
Certified Peer Reviewer Course
Issued by Elsevier
A specialized training program that provides comprehensive instruction in academic peer review principles and practices. Co-developed by senior academic journal editors, this self-paced course delivers essential skills through webinars, podcasts, and questionnaires to prepare scholars for effective manuscript evaluation. Certification serves as recognition of review competency that can enhance academic credentials and visibility to journal editors.
What I Learned:
- Academic peer review fundamentals
- Manuscript evaluation techniques
- Critical assessment methodology
- Constructive feedback principles
- Publication ethics standards
- Scientific quality assessment
- Review report structuring
- Research design evaluation
- Statistical analysis critique
- Literature review assessment