Sustainability Series

Transform Your Impact – From Foundations to Advanced Solutions
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Designed for individuals seeking to make a real impact, our series of sustainability courses empower you at every stage in your journey. Fundamentals of Sustainability provides essential knowledge for immediate personal and professional change, while Applied Sustainability elevates professionals to address industry-specific challenges. From understanding global goals to implementing advanced sustainability solutions, these courses are your keys to driving meaningful change in a world that demands it. Join us, and let's shape a greener and more sustainable future together.
 

Fundamentals of Sustainability

Early registration $279 until 8/11, then $299

Instructor
Wendy Jedlicka, CPP, ISSP-SA
Senior Lecturer

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Delivery Format
Online, Asynchronous
Time to Complete
15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours per week
Professional Credit
Digital Badge
Certificate, 1.5 CEUs
Course Dates
Sep 9-Sep 29
Course Overview

Fundamentals of Sustainability is your gateway to understanding the impact of everyday decisions on the environment and social justice. This comprehensive course equips you with simple tools, systems, and strategies to make informed choices, fostering immediate positive change in both personal and professional spheres.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize key concepts for positive environmental and social justice impacts.
  • Evaluate sustainability and transparency in products and services.
  • Apply practical sustainability tools to break down complex problems.
MODULE 1 | Make It Personal

Benchmark your knowledge of sustainability concepts, starting with a quiz around your home. Lay the foundation for your sustainability journey with insightful videos and readings.

MODULE 2 | Make It Truthful

Explore the driving forces behind sustainable behavior, dissecting how it manifests in products. Uncover the truth about sustainability, making informed decisions both personally and professionally.

MODULE 3 | Make It Useful

Delve into the transition to an environmental and social justice-centered operating model. Learn the principles of Circular and Restorative models, applying systems thinking tools to drive positive change for the next generations.


Applied Sustainability

Early registration $549 until 9/8, then $579

Instructor
Wendy Jedlicka, CPP, ISSP-SA
Senior Lecturer

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Delivery Format
Online, Asynchronous
Time to Complete
25 hours to complete
5 weeks at 5 hours per week
Professional Credit
Digital Badge
Certificate, 2.5 CEUs
Course Dates
Oct 7-Nov 10
Course Overview

Applied Sustainability is your advanced exploration into the world of sustainability, tailored to your chosen industry. Designed for professionals ready to deepen their understanding, this course employs advanced tools and methodologies for innovative problem-solving and sustainable solutions.

Prerequisite:
Completion of Fundamentals of Sustainability from Continuing Education or equivalent base knowledge in area.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize issues and options for positive change globally and locally.
  • Apply a diverse set of sustainability tools for complex problem-solving.
  • Recommend courses of action based on systems thinking for innovation and lasting positive change.
MODULE 1 | Make It "Glocal"

Navigate the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to think globally and act locally. Explore opportunities for post-pandemic recovery, aligning industry efforts with global sustainability goals.

MODULE 2 | Make It More Useful

Dive into the Circular and Restorative/Regenerative models for sustainability. Review concepts from Fundamentals of Sustainability and apply a holistic approach to problem-solving using systems thinking methodologies.

MODULE 3 | Make It Actionable

Break the misconception that sustainability requires starting from scratch. Discover how your existing efforts may already align with sustainability goals. Utilize the Mentoring Forum to fine-tune language and processes for greater sustainability inclusivity.