Sustainability Education Programs
Sustainability as an area of study, is still pretty new, but becoming more and more integrated into post-secondary learning all the time, especially in fields like Business, Sciences and Technology. Most major post-secondaries in our region already offer students sustainability related courses as part of their programs.
However, if you’re looking for more formal sustainability specific programs, here are some great options to consider:
Sustainability Certificate
The UofA offers a Sustainability Certificate program, available as a complimentary credential for undergraduate students in most faculties/majors.
Connect with the UofA Sustainability Council to learn more about their resources, initiatives and upcoming events
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Other Sustainability Related Study Options:
MBA: Natural Resources, Energy and Environment (NREE)
Department of Renewable Resources
Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology
Sustainability Certificate
The UofC also offers a Sustainability Certificate program, available as a complementary credential for undergraduate students in most faculties/majors.
Connect with the UofC Sustainability Resource Centre, to learn more about their resources, initiatives and upcoming events
Centre for Sustainability Excellence
Though not local to Alberta, the Centre for Sustainability Excellence offers CSR and Sustainability training programs relatively nearby in Toronto and Seattle (you could also choose training locations in New York, London or Athens if that was more your speed). Though this course used to be offered in classroom only, post-Covid-19, it will likely all shift online.
Completion of the Advanced Certified Sustainability Practitioner program comes with the opportunity to apply for a formal, internationally recognized ‘CSR-P Designation’, certified by CMI (Chartered Management Institute).
Other courses available through their 100% online Sustainability Academy include subjects like:
1) Sustainability Reporting (SDG/GRI+ISO)
2) Social Return On Investment (SROI)
Colbourne Institute
Edmonton-based Norquest College offers formal leadership training in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) through the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership.
“The Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership is recognized regionally and nationally as a leader in services, applied research, education resource development, and customized training solutions that encourage and support organizations in developing and sustaining inclusive cultures.”
- Norquest College
This a a valuable new ESG offering from Norquest in the social space of sustainability.
Know of other great Sustainability courses or training programs we should list here? Let us know @ sitesupport@interrabang.ca