Dates: July 13, 2026 – August 23, 2026
Registration For Next Course Opens: May 2026
Description: This course guides practitioners through the critical issues shaping sustainable groundwater governance — from understanding aquifer systems, monitoring gaps, and policy failures to mapping stakeholders and crafting persuasive advocacy strategies. Learners analyze real-world groundwater governance challenges and build a complete advocacy strategy they can apply directly to their own professional contexts.
Audience: This online cohort is designed for professionals involved in water resources or water supply management in low- and middle-income countries who need foundational groundwater knowledge, funding agencies, NGOs, hydrogeologists, water managers, relevant government agencies, consulting firms, and stakeholders from other sectors impacting groundwater.
Format: Online
Prerequisites:
- Introduction to Groundwater Resource Management (required)
- Introduction to Groundwater Science (required)
Languages: English
Time commitment: Approximately 5 hours a week for up to 6 weeks
Registration Cost: $175 per person
A limited number of sponsored seats are available at no cost for individual applicants. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis until the course reaches capacity.