Target Audience

Adults (17+) with basic reading and comprehension skills; no prior science or engineering background required. The language is straightforward, with explanations using everyday analogies.

Course Format

Fully online, self-paced with accompanying reference material in website (one page/module). Optional live Q&A sessions. Includes video lectures (5-10 minutes each), simple diagrams, quizzes for self-assessment, and downloadable worksheets for design planning.

Duration (very broad estimate): 8 weeks (if continuously), with 2-3 hours per week recommended. Total of 10 modules, including an introduction and conclusion.

Learning Objectives

• Understand common water contaminants and why filtration is essential for home health.

• Explain basic engineering principles like adsorption and fluid flow in simple terms.

• Identify types of home filters and their pros/cons.

• Apply design thinking to conceptualize personalized home filters.

• Explore recent innovations.

• Plan DIY concepts safely, gain confidence to evaluate commercial filters, identify professional testing needs for designs

Prerequisites

None. Access to a computer or mobile device for online content.

Resources Provided

• Free online readings directly from bridges-strong.org and other sources like, NASA educational materials, companies information, CUA material.

• Worksheets for different aspects of the training. E.g.:

  • Mapping contaminants

  • Sketching designs.

  • Glossary of terms 

  • Links to recent studies on home filtration trends.

Assessment

Self-quizzes (practice only) at the end of each module. A required end-of-module quiz must be completed successfully for the certificate of completion. Final project submitted for feedback or certificate.