Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join GMU’s New Resilience Short Course!
September 30, 2025. The Center for Climate Strategies (CCS), together with George Mason University’s Virginia Climate Center and the Institute for a Sustainable Earth (ISE), invites you to join our upcoming virtual short course, Resilience, Public Engagement, and Community Problem Solving, led by Tom Peterson, CCS President and CEO, Johns Hopkins University Lecturer, and Fairfax City Councilmember.
This is your reminder that registration is still open through Mason Continuing and Professional Education, but spots are filling fast!
REGISTER HERE to secure your spot!
Why Sign Up?
Communities across Virginia are facing urgent resilience and infrastructure challenges. This course provides practical tools and step-by-step approaches to:
Understand resilience concepts and local risk drivers
Design inclusive, collaborative public engagement processes
Apply proven problem-solving frameworks to complex community issues
Strengthen your ability to advise leaders and guide real-world resiliency strategies
Course Details
Format: 100% virtual, over six weeks
Dates: October 13 – November 21, 2025
Commitment: Three modules (~10 hours total instruction & applied learning)
Extras: Preparatory materials, live weekday sessions, and optional office hours
Certification: Earn 1 CEU upon completion
Enrollment & Discounts
Standard Cost: $700
Group Discount (20% off, 2+ registrants): $560 per person
Final Registration Deadline: October 3, 2025
Secure Your Spot Today
Don’t wait! This is a unique opportunity to build practical resilience and engagement skills with direct application to local, regional, and tribal governments.
