This is a three-week intensive course for professionals working with the economy, environment or the population/health of coastal communities. It promotes advanced thinking, the sharing of lessons learned from practical experience and the exploration of creative ideas from around the world. It is designed to meet individual learning needs and provide the opportunity to receive feedback from peers and international experts. It offers a rare opportunity for reflection, learning, networking and access to leading thinkers and practitioners in coastal management, population and health and the nexus of all three. The course is unique in that it builds technical and management skills and knowledge, while also providing professional skills development and offering individual post-course coaching. Registration deadline is May 15, 2012.