Course on Urban Planning Resilient to Climate Change
About our
The Climate-Resilient Urban Planning Course explores key strategies for adapting and strengthening cities against the impacts of climate change, integrating nature-based solutions, water management, and renewable energy. It focuses on the design of more sustainable and safe urban infrastructure, considering aspects of vulnerability, adaptation, and mitigation. It focuses on the application of climate modeling and risk analysis tools for informed decision-making, promoting citizen participation and the development of resilient urban plans.
The program promotes the acquisition of skills in urban planning with a focus on emission reduction and climate resilience, developing practical projects on heat adaptation, flood prevention and optimization of urban mobility. This training prepares professionals to lead projects in sustainable urban development, land management, and strategic planning, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in urban planning.
Course on Urban Planning Resilient to Climate Change
- Format: Online
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
399 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Resilient Urban Design: Strategies against Climate Change
- Understand the fundamentals of resilient urban design and its importance in the face of climate change.
- Identify and analyze the vulnerabilities of cities to the effects of climate change, such as floods, heat waves, and droughts.
- Explore nature-based adaptation and mitigation strategies, such as the creation of green spaces, water management, and the restoration of urban ecosystems.
- Evaluate the impact of urban policies on climate resilience and propose measures to improve the sustainability and livability of cities.
- Learn to use tools and methodologies for the evaluation and design of resilient urban projects.
- Study successful case studies of resilient urban design in different geographical and cultural contexts.
- Develop skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication in resilient urban design projects.
- Create a final project that integrates the knowledge acquired and Propose innovative solutions for climate resilience in a specific urban context.
2. Urban Adaptation: Keys to Climate Resilience
- Understand urban challenges in the face of climate change.
- Identify the vulnerabilities of cities to extreme weather events.
- Analyze urban adaptation strategies to reduce risks.
- Evaluate the design of climate-resilient infrastructure.
- Develop nature-based solutions for urban adaptation.
- Plan land use considering climate resilience.
- Integrate citizen participation in adaptation processes.
- Explore financing and governance for urban resilience.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of adaptation strategies.
- Apply tools and technologies for urban adaptation.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Sustainable Cities: Urban Planning and Climate Adaptation
- Understand the fundamental principles of urban planning for the development of sustainable cities.
- Evaluate the impact of climate change on cities and their infrastructure.
- Apply climate adaptation strategies to reduce urban vulnerability.
- Analyze the design of resilient and energy-efficient public spaces.
- Study the use of smart technologies for the sustainable management of cities.
- Explore urban governance models for the implementation of sustainable policies.
- Develop urban planning projects that integrate sustainability and climate adaptation.
- Identify key indicators for monitoring and evaluating progress towards urban sustainability.
5. Urban Planning: Resilience to Climate Change
- Understand the impacts of climate change on cities and their vulnerabilities.
- Identify urban planning strategies to increase resilience to extreme weather events (floods, heat waves, droughts).
- Analyze the role of green and blue infrastructure in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
- Evaluate tools and methodologies for risk assessment and decision-making in resilient urban planning.
- Explore the use of innovative technologies and solutions for the sustainable management of resources and the reduction of emissions.
- Develop resilient urban plans and projects, considering social, economic, and environmental aspects.
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6. Urban Planning: Climate Adaptation and Resilience
Here is the requested content, respecting the specifications:
6. Urban Planning: Climate Adaptation and Resilience
- Understand the fundamentals of climate adaptation in the urban context.
- Assess the vulnerability of cities to the impacts of climate change (floods, heat waves, droughts, etc.).
- Analyze climate mitigation and adaptation strategies applicable to urban planning (design of green spaces, water management, energy efficiency, etc.).
- Develop resilient urban plans and projects, incorporating measures to reduce exposure to climate risks and increase recovery capacity.
- Study tools and technologies for modeling and simulating urban climate scenarios.
- Analyze case studies of cities that have successfully implemented climate adaptation and resilience strategies.
- Become familiar with relevant legislation and policies on climate change. and urban planning.
Participate in practical urban design and planning exercises with a focus on climate adaptation.
Evaluate the sustainability and environmental impact of proposed urban interventions.
Understand the importance of citizen participation in urban climate change planning and management processes.
Who this program is for:
Course on Urban Planning Resilient to Climate Change
- Architects, urban planners, civil engineers, environmental engineers, and professionals from other disciplines related to urban planning and design.
- Professionals from government institutions (municipalities, regional governments, etc.) involved in territorial planning and urban management.
- Consultants and advisors working on urban development and climate change adaptation projects.
- Researchers and academics interested in the study of urban resilience and climate change.
- Individuals with backgrounds in social sciences, geography, or related disciplines, with an interest in sustainable development and urban planning.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Definition of Resilient Urban Planning and its Importance
1.2 Climate Change: Impacts on Cities and the Need for Adaptation
1.3 Conceptual Framework: Urban Resilience and its Key Components
1.4 Objectives and Benefits of Resilient Urban Planning
1.5 Fundamental Principles of Resilient Urban Planning
1.6 The Role of Key Stakeholders: Government, Private Sector, Citizens
1.7 Tools and Methodologies for Climate Risk Assessment
1.8 Introduction to Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies
1.9 Focus on Sustainability and the Integration of Nature-Based Solutions
1.10 Case Studies: Examples of Resilient Cities and their Achievements
2.2 Identification of Urban Climate Vulnerabilities
2.2 Assessment of Specific Climate Risks
2.3 Analysis of Climate Data and Trends
2.4 Mapping of Urban Assets and Climate Exposure
2.5 Assessment of Critical Infrastructure in the Face of Climate Change
2.6 Analysis of Vulnerable Populations and Groups
2.7 Diagnosis of the Socioeconomic Impacts of Climate Change
2.8 Use of Climate Modeling and Simulation Tools
2.9 Preparation of an Urban Climate Analysis and Diagnostic Report
2.20 Identification of Priorities and Areas of Intervention
3.3 International Legislation on Climate Change
3.2 Global Climate Agreements and their Urban Impact
3.3 National Legal Framework and Land Use Planning
3.4 Urban Planning Regulations and Climate Change
3.5 Urban Planning Instruments and the Legal Framework
3.6 Legal Responsibilities in Climate Adaptation
3.7 Public Policies and Financing for Resilience
3.8 Environmental Impact Assessment Tools
3.9 Case Studies: Legal Compliance and Challenges
3.30 Audits and Regulatory Compliance in Urban Planning
4.4 Principles of Urban Sustainability: Conceptual Framework and Objectives
4.2 Impact of Climate Change on Cities: Vulnerabilities and Risks
4.3 Sustainable Urban Planning: Guiding Principles and Tools
4.4 Urban Design for Climate Adaptation: Strategies and Examples
4.5 Green and Blue Infrastructure: Nature-Based Solutions
4.6 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies in the Urban Environment
4.7 Sustainable Mobility: Public Transport, Bicycles, and Pedestrians
4.8 Waste Management and the Circular Economy in the Urban Context
4.9 Citizen Participation and Governance for Sustainability
4.40 Indicators of Urban Sustainability: Evaluation and Monitoring
5.5 Foundations of Resilient Urban Planning
5.5 Urban Climate Vulnerability Analysis
5.3 Urban Adaptation Strategies: Infrastructure and Buildings
5.4 Urban Adaptation: Water and Resource Management
5.5 Transport Planning and Sustainable Mobility
5.6 Nature-Based Urban Development
5.7 Regulatory Frameworks and Policies for Resilience
5.8 Citizen Participation and Climate Governance
5.9 Urban Resilience Assessment: Indicators and Monitoring
5.50 Case Studies: Resilient Cities in Action
6.6 Foundations of Urban Resilience: Definitions and Key Concepts
6.2 Climate Change and its Impacts on Cities
6.3 Urban Vulnerability Analysis to Climate Change
6.4 Resilient Urban Design: Principles and Strategies
6.5 Climate Adaptation: Measures and Practical Tools
6.6 Integrated Urban Planning: A Holistic Approach to Resilience
6.7 Strategy Implementation: Case Studies and Success Stories
6.8 Legal Framework and Public Policies for Urban Resilience
6.9 Citizen Participation and Governance in Climate Adaptation
6.60 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement of Urban Resilience
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).