
Overview
The Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University. This course is part of the Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals Specialization.
Build your subject-matter expertise
- When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
Key facts
- This course builds on the foundational knowledge gained in the first course in the series. Learners will continue to shape their understanding of global problems like climate change while developing their skills in using sustainability indicators, managing waste streams, addressing challenges, and providing green building recommendations.
- Mixed modalities continue to be used to provide text, video, interactive activities, and peer reviews so all learners can add to their knowledge around sustainability issues.
- Content overviews and instructional lecture videos produced with ASU School of Sustainability professors are the cornerstones of the content presented in this course.
- Topical and practical knowledge is the central combination of elements driving this course. Through interactive learning objects and peer-reviewed submissions, learners have the opportunity to practice their skills and receive feedback from experts and their fellow learners.
- Learners also participate in regular knowledge checks throughout the course, with mid-course and final assessments to evaluate their overall learning.
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Courses included:
- Planetary challenges
- What are sustainability indicators?
- Common sustainability challenges faced by businesses
- What is waste stream management?
- What primary green building practices should all analysts be familiar
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 38 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in United StatesExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- No background knowledge is required. Completing the first course in this Specialization, Careers in Sustainability, is recommended.
Make sure you meet all requirements
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International
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National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.