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Develop the skills you may need to lead effective change for sustainable business models. This certificate program benefits those who wish to gain a deeper knowledge of the growing sustainability management sector.
The lessons learned in the four courses of this certificate can be used to develop, manage, and improve manufacturing processes, commercial products, and corporate practices for improving the long-term sustainability of a company. You will be better positioned to contribute to your organization’s financial wellbeing while alleviating the negative environmental impact.
The program is for anyone who wants to make sustainability an important part of their organization’s operations – no prior background or experience in sustainability is necessary. Help improve the world around you today and register.
Virtual Course Delivery
Instructor
Amin Sabzevari is a professional engineer, trainer, and certified carbon reduction manager with more than 20 years of engineering and training experience including: engineering, procurement and construction management experience in power generation, oil and gas, steam-assisted gravity drainage, open-pit heavy oil, petrochemical processes, off-shore platforms, green-field and brown-field facilities projects across 3 continents.
Course Content
This course covers the challenges that necessitate the move toward sustainability. Definitions and interpretations of “sustainability” are presented. Finally, the role that sustainability can play in development is described.
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This course covers the metrics and tools used to assess sustainability and environmental impact.
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This course introduces sustainable practices in energy generation, waste management, buildings and civil infrastructure.
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This course focuses on how sustainable engineering practices can be applied to specific engineering projects: environmental projects, chemical projects, civil projects, materials sustainability projects and infrastructure sustainability projects.
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Certificate Requirements
Participants have up to four months after enrolling to finish each course, including submitting all writing assignments. Each of the four courses is comparable to three days of training. Therefore, the entire certificate program equals 12 days of training. Those who complete all four courses will receive a certificate stating that they have earned 9.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 96 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). However, the course does not carry any college credits and cannot be used as part of a degree-seeking program.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be granted for this class once the student has accessed the Blackboard class site. A full refund of registration fees, less a $30 administrative fee, will be approved if requested in writing prior to accessing the course. Requests must be made within 60 days of payment.
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