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Heatwave Resilience Masterclass

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about what you'll learn, what it costs, how it works, and how to register, in plain language. Can't find your answer? Message us on WhatsApp at the bottom of this page.

01

Getting Started

What is the Heatwave Resilience Masterclass?

It's a 10-week online course that teaches you how heatwaves happen, how they affect health, infrastructure, and the economy, and what practical steps individuals, communities, and institutions can take to prepare for and respond to them. It's built by Climate Action Skills, Pakistan's online climate change academy.

Who is this course for?

Anyone concerned about rising heat in Pakistan: students, working professionals, community workers, journalists, health workers, disaster managers, urban planners, or simply residents who want to protect their families and neighborhoods. No prior climate background is needed.

Do I need any prior knowledge of climate science?

No. The course is written in plain language and builds up from the basics, starting with "what is a heatwave?", before moving into more applied topics. Each module also includes real Pakistani case studies (Karachi, Lahore, Jacobabad) to make the ideas concrete.

02

What You'll Learn

What topics does the course cover?

The course is organized into 8 modules that move from the science of heat to real-world action:

01
Heatwave Science & Meteorology
What a heatwave actually is, why Pakistani cities are getting hotter, and how heat stresses the human body.
02
Health Impacts & Emergency Response
Recognizing heat illness, first aid, and how hospitals and cooling centers respond during a heatwave.
03
Rescue, Relief & Community Protection
Running an early-warning and volunteer response system in your own community.
04
Vulnerability Mapping & Risk Assessment
Identifying who in your area is most at risk, using free mapping tools and simple checklists.
05
Physical Risk & Infrastructure Resilience
Cool roofs, shaded public spaces, and other low-cost ways to redesign buildings and neighborhoods for heat.
06
Financial Risk & Economic Impacts
Putting a rupee figure on what a heatwave costs, and making the economic case for investing in resilience.
07
Adaptation, Mitigation & Long-Term Resilience
Longer-term strategies, from urban greening to building codes, that reduce heat risk over time.
08
Governance, Policy Frameworks & Climate Finance
How Pakistan's disaster and climate institutions work, and how to design and fund a Heat Action Plan.
Are there quizzes or assessments?

Yes. Each module includes short section quizzes as you go, plus a final module assessment, so you can check your understanding before moving on.

Are there real case studies, or is it all theory?

The course is built around real Pakistani case studies throughout, including the 2015 Karachi heatwave, Lahore's urban heat patterns, and Jacobabad as one of the world's hottest cities, so the concepts are always grounded in local, practical examples.

03

Fees & Registration

Why is it only Rs. 1,000?

The full program fee is Rs. 10,000, but the first 50 registrants get a 90% discount, bringing it down to Rs. 1,000. This one-time payment covers materials, certification, and full platform access for all 10 weeks. Discounted spots are confirmed only once payment is received. It's first-paid, first-served.

How do I register and pay?

Two steps:

  • Fill the registration form: forms.gle/nQLcGemF1XPLAkLi7, takes under 3 minutes.
  • Pay Rs. 1,000 via Easypaisa to 0333 2030188 (account title: Ravish Fatima), then note your payment reference in the form to confirm your discounted seat.
What is the registration deadline?

Registration and payment close 31 July 2026, midnight PKT. Sessions begin the first week of August.

What happens if the first 50 discounted seats fill up before I register?

The Rs. 1,000 rate is limited to the first 50 paid registrants. Message the support WhatsApp number below to check seat availability before you pay.

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Format & Schedule

Is the course live or self-paced?

It's 100% self-paced for the 10 weeks of module content, plus one live introductory session at the start and one live concluding session at the end.

How much time do I need weekly?

Since it's self-paced, you can fit it around your schedule, and most participants spend a few hours a week across the 10 weeks. The only fixed-time commitments are the two live sessions.

When does the course start?

Sessions begin the first week of August 2026, right after the 31 July registration deadline.

05

Certificate & Support

Do I get a certificate?

Yes: you receive a certificate on completion of the course.

I have a question that isn't answered here. Who do I contact?

Message the support WhatsApp number below and a team member will follow up.

Still have a question?

Message us directly on WhatsApp and we'll get back to you.

WhatsApp: 0336 9171628
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