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Explore IAM's online courses designed to deepen your understanding of Area Economics, Intense Localization, sustainability, and community-driven development. Gain the knowledge and tools to rethink economics and create meaningful impact in your area.
Educational Pathways
Discover your journey through IAM's comprehensive learning ecosystem, designed to transform understanding into meaningful community impact.
Foundation
Build understanding of Areaism principles
Practical
Hands-on sustainable technology training
Advanced
Comprehensive community development expertise
Community-Driven DevelopmentCollege Curriculum
A comprehensive academic program synthesizing Elinor Ostrom's Nobel Prize-winning work on governing the commons with Sixto K. Roxas's Area Economics model. Students explore consensual governance, collective intelligence, and value chain analysis for social justice.
18-Week Program
Comprehensive semester-long curriculum
3 Credit Units
Full academic credit recognition
Ostrom-Roxas Framework
Nobel Prize-winning governance principles
Learn carbon-negative technologies for soil enhancement and ecosystem restoration
Biochar TrainingWorkshop
Master the art and science of biochar production in this intensive hands-on workshop. Learn carbon-negative technologies that enhance soil health, support agriculture, and contribute to climate resilience while building community capacity.
2-Day Intensive
Comprehensive hands-on training
12 Practical Modules
From kiln-making to construction applications
Mangrove Walk
Field experience in restoration ecology
Workshop Modules Include:
Area Management101
Your gateway to understanding sustainable community development in the Philippine context. Master the fundamentals of local economic systems, bargaining power dynamics, and area-based approaches that create lasting positive impact.
16-Week Course
Comprehensive foundational program
3 Credits
Recognized academic achievement
Philippine Context
Real-world local applications
Key Learning Areas:
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