Global Certificate in Age-Friendly Communities & Narratives
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Age-Friendly Communities & Narratives is a comprehensive course that equips learners with essential skills to design and implement age-friendly communities. This course is vital in today's world, where the global population is aging rapidly, and there is a growing need for professionals who can create inclusive and supportive environments for older adults.
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• Introduction to Age-Friendly Communities: Defining age-friendly communities, principles of aging in place, and the importance of age-friendly environments.
• Aging Demographics & Trends: Understanding global aging population trends, demographic shifts, and the impact on communities.
• Key Components of Age-Friendly Communities: Exploring transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and information, community support and health services, outdoor spaces and buildings, and enabling environments.
• Assessing Age-Friendliness: Methods for evaluating and measuring age-friendliness, using tools such as the WHO Age-Friendly Cities Checklist.
• Designing Age-Friendly Cities: Best practices for urban planning, architecture, and design that cater to older adults' needs, including universal design principles.
• Age-Friendly Policies & Programs: Implementing and advocating for age-friendly policies and programs, engaging stakeholders, and fostering partnerships.
• Age-Friendly Narratives in Media & Literature: Exploring representations of aging in various media formats, promoting positive age narratives, and countering ageism.
• Age-Friendly Technology & Innovation: Emerging technologies and innovations that support aging in place, addressing digital literacy, and ensuring equitable access.
• Age-Friendly Businesses & Workplaces: Encouraging age-friendly practices in the private sector, promoting intergenerational workplaces, and supporting older entrepreneurs.
• Monitoring & Sustaining Age-Friendly Progress: Continuous improvement, monitoring progress, and adapting to changing needs in age-friendly communities.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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