ENLIGHT launches a new micro-credential on sustainable urban planning
As urban development and sustainable mobility gain importance, so does the micro-credential "Planning the 15-minute city for all", equipping participants with relevant knowledge and skills to plan and design cities accessible to everyone within a 15-minute commute.
Known as the "15-minute city" concept, this micro-credential embodies an innovative approach to urban planning, responds to the growing demands of urban populations, and the urgent need to create environmentally friendly, livable, and inclusive urban spaces. As cities grapple with rapid development and the search for greener mobility solutions, the 15-minute city concept has gained increasing relevance among urban planners and policymakers. The programme examines key elements of the concept, including population processes, mobility patterns, and real-world implementation practices.
Learning outcomes
A learner who has completed the programme:
1. has knowledge of the 15-minute city concept, including its potential and limitations;
2. is able to analyse settlement-based population processes, including local population projections;
3. is able to analyse mobility patterns and understand how different modes of mobility affect the spatial accessibility of daily activities (such as work, school, services);
4. is familiar with innovative urban planning approaches that promote sustainable mobility without increasing urban inequalities;
5. knows about successful cases of implementing the 15-minute city concept and is aware of the challenges in the cities visited during the programme.
Course details
- Time: February 9 2026 until May 29 2026
- Price: €1500
- Volume: 12 ECTS (312 hours)
- Language of instruction: English
- Form of study: Blended learning
- Document issued: Certificate of completion/Certificate of attendance
Further information about the course and registration can be found on the website of the University of Tartu.