«New Sanitation Systems & Technologies» (NUSTe)

Terms of Payment

€ 160,00 | US$ 200,00 (EU-residents w/o a VAT-ID have to add 19%) will arise as course costs. This amount includes:

  • Full course participance and all required material
  • Tutor-guidance and technical support
  • 3 multiple-choice tests
  • Evaluation of your test results and of your Action Plan
  • 3 interactive experts lessons in the course period (webinars) and audio discussions
  • Certificate

You may apply for the course here. We will send you then a pro-forma invoice by e-mail. After receipt of the amount quoted in this invoice, your seat will become active and you'll receive your user-data.

Pre-Requisites

Before considering to apply for the e-Learning course you should be sure that you meet the following preconditions:

  • Professional Background: You are an engineer, planner or other professional and you are familiar with sanitation technologies and processes.
  • Workload: You have to spend at least 6 hours per week in order to complete the course successfully.
  • Technical environment: You need an up-to-date browser and a stable internet connection.
  • Language: This course is offered in both English and French. In one of these languages, you'll need the B2 language level to follow the course. We ask for your comprehension that a special language test may be necessary before being accepted as participant.

More Information

More on the course and screenshots are available here ›››

This course exposes the participant to a broad range of sanitation systems and innovative technologies and helps to understand the system concept, i.e. the process of building a complete system by iteratively choosing and linking appropriate technologies. It describes and presents advantages and disadvantages of technological approaches.
This e-Learning course is available in both English and in French.

Content

The module «System Templates» consist of 9 parts describing the structure and the components of complete sanitation systems. Every system template gives short overviews on the function, the use and the pros/cons of the components which are needed to establish this sanitation system.

The «Functional Groups & Technologies» unit describes around 50 technological components of which a particular sanitation system may be composed. 

Target group

This course is intended to be used by engineers, planners and other professionals who are familiar with sanitation technologies and processes. It is not a training manual or stand-alone resource for people with no experience in sanitation planning.

Language

English and French.

Certificates

Successful participants will receive a formal certificate issued by the institutions which offer this course. To receive a certificate, participants have to 

  • Join at least one (of two) interactive webinars during course week 1 and 2 (20%)
  • Successfully complete a Multiple Choice Test (at least 60%) between the end of course week 2 and the beginning of course week 3 (20%)
  • Develop your own sanitation system during course week 3 (40%)
  • Actively take part in the working groups during course week 4 (20%)

This course was implemented: 

  • February 02 – March 02, 2015
  • May 04 – June 01, 2015
  • September 14 – October 12, 2015

Terms of Payment

€ 160,00 | US$ 200,00 (EU-residents w/o a VAT-ID have to add 19%) will arise as course costs. This amount includes:

  • Full course participance and all required material
  • Tutor-guidance and technical support
  • 3 multiple-choice tests
  • Evaluation of your test results and of your Action Plan
  • 3 interactive experts lessons in the course period (webinars) and audio discussions
  • Certificate

You may apply for the course here. We will send you then a pro-forma invoice by e-mail. After receipt of the amount quoted in this invoice, your seat will become active and you'll receive your user-data.

Pre-Requisites

Before considering to apply for the e-Learning course you should be sure that you meet the following preconditions:

  • Professional Background: You are an engineer, planner or other professional and you are familiar with sanitation technologies and processes.
  • Workload: You have to spend at least 6 hours per week in order to complete the course successfully.
  • Technical environment: You need an up-to-date browser and a stable internet connection.
  • Language: This course is offered in both English and French. In one of these languages, you'll need the B2 language level to follow the course. We ask for your comprehension that a special language test may be necessary before being accepted as participant.

More Information

More on the course and screenshots are available here ›››