Stand out in the creation of the urban infrastructures of the future with this program” 

Modern society is living at a time when adaptation to Climate Change is beginning to be prioritized over an increasingly complex mitigation. This makes even more sense considering that more than 55% of the world's citizens reside in cities, a figure that the UN expects to rise to two-thirds by 2050. 

This future situation will be truly problematic if we do not prepare urban infrastructures for the various types of disasters that the scientific community predicts will occur. And which, in fact, are already occurring. For this reason, it is time to recover natural spaces in the city and define the cities of tomorrow as resilient and sustainable places. In this mission, the main protagonists will be green infrastructures, which are positioned as the engine of change and the buffer against extreme events. 

For the creation and design of these Resilient Infrastructures, engineers and architects with up-to-date knowledge in the field will be essential. This program will prepare these professionals to succeed in this area of great projection. In this line, the Postgraduate certificate will analyze the relationship between Public Health and exposure to the Natural Environment to transfer healthy models to cities. It will also examine in depth the elements of green infrastructure that will be developed in the future to promote the reintegration of cities with nature. 

In addition, students will enjoy this high level of training from home and will have at their disposal facilities such as 24-hour access to a complete library of digital resources. The only thing they will need to specialize in this field with all the guarantees is an Internet connection. 

Become the engineer who redefines the relationship between cities and nature”  

This Postgraduate certificate in Infrastructures for Urban Resilience contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Resilient Infrastructures 
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the book provide technical and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Get unlimited access to the most comprehensive library of digital resources on Resilient Infrastructures”   

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Deepen your knowledge and become the Resilient Infrastructure engineer in demand by governments and large private entities"

Lead one of the major UN Sustainable Development Goals to protect citizens through Resilient Infrastructures"

The syllabus has been designed considering all the key elements that should be provided to an engineer regarding the development of Resilient Infrastructures. Under the guidance of the teaching team, the program deals with energy efficiency of Urban Green Infrastructure, climate shelters, management of the Peri-urban Environment or Ecosystem Services in Public Health, among other relevant subjects. In addition, with the innovative educational method of Relearning, the concepts of the contents will be assimilated with solvency by the students thanks to the reiteration in the learning cycle.  

An updated curriculum at the forefront of the latest educational innovations thanks to Relearning”  

Module 1. Infrastructures for Urban Resilience 

1.1. The Heat Island Phenomenon. Effects and Consequences 

1.1.1. The Heat Island Phenomenon 
1.1.2. The City and the Heat Island Phenomenon 
1.1.3. Adaptation to Changes 

1.2. Energy Efficiency of Urban Green Infrastructure 

1.2.1. Heat Reduction 
1.2.2. Landscaped Facades 
1.2.3. Green Roofs 
1.2.4. Biological Cooling 
1.2.5. Biophilic Buildings 

1.3. Functional and Ecological Connectivity and Proximity Spaces 

1.3.1. Opportunity Spaces 
1.3.2. Alignment Trees 
1.3.3. Small Squares 
1.3.4. Urban Parks 
1.3.5. Large Peri-Urban Parks 
1.3.6. Ecological Corridors and Connectivity 
1.3.7. Greenways 
1.3.8. Riparian Forests 
1.3.9. Urban-Rural and Urban-Forest Interface 

1.4. Sinking and Environmental Adaptation Effect 

1.4.1. Carbon Sequestration 
1.4.2. GHG Sequestration 
1.4.3. Runoff Reduction 
1.4.4. Particulate Matter Retention 
1.4.5. Noise Reduction 

1.5. Climatic Shelters 

1.5.1. Shelter Areas for Extreme Temperatures 
1.5.2. Safety in the Event of Climatic Events 
1.5.3. Heat Waves 
1.5.4. Torrential Rains 
1.5.5. Thunderstorms 
1.5.6. Extreme Wind 

1.6. Ecosystem-Based Green Infrastructure Management 

1.6.1. Ecosystem Economics 
1.6.2. Ecosystem Connection 
1.6.3. Spatial and Temporal Scales 
1.6.4. Adaptive Management 

1.7. Ecosystem Services in Public Health 

1.7.1. Evaluation of Ecosystem Services in Hospital Settings 
1.7.2. Isoprene and Monoterpenes and Their Effects on Physical and Psychological Health 
1.7.3. Photochemical Smog, Nitrogen Oxides and Volatile Organic Compounds from Fossil Fuels 

1.7.3.1. Absorption Processes 

1.8. 3/30/300 Rule 

1.8.1. Proximity Green Infrastructure 
1.8.2. Urban Planning for a Sustainable Future 
1.8.3. Species Selection Taking into Account the Migration to Higher Latitudes of Species due to Climate Change (CC) 
1.8.4. Proximity Management, Governance, Participatory Applications 
1.8.5. Citizen Participation in the Choice of Species 

1.8.5.1. Management Constraints and Efficiency 

1.9. Management of the Peri-Urban Environment as an Element Maximizing the Services to the City 

1.9.1. Urban-Rural Interface 
1.9.2. Urban-Forest Interface 
1.9.3. Agroecosystems Linked to Urban Sustainability 
1.9.4. Agro-Urban Biodiversity 
1.9.5. Permeability of the City to External Ecosystems 
1.9.6. Opportunity Spaces 

1.10. Development of Resilient Green Infrastructures 

1.10.1. Resilient Green Infrastructure Design 
1.10.2. Prioritization of Green Spaces in New Urbanism 
1.10.3. City Planning 
1.10.4. Sustainable and Self-Sufficient Neighborhoods 

The teaching materials of this program, elaborated by these specialists, have contents that are completely applicable to your professional experiences"