Custom programs

Custom programs for organizations

Whether you need to educate a small core of executives in a one-day or multi-day retreat, reach across the globe to connect a group of company leaders in a hybrid program, or train hundreds of employees through an online course, ASU’s College of Global Futures can deliver a custom or semi-custom program.

Our experience includes working with name-brand corporations, governments at all levels, both large and small non-governmental organizations, foundations, and other universities throughout the world. We can develop and deliver custom executive education programs that advance your organizational goals.

• Programs can range from 45-minute pre-recorded online lessons to multi-day or multi-week live instruction on specific issues.
• In-person training can be delivered at your location, on any ASU campus, including five campuses in Arizona and in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.
• Online training can be delivered through ASU’s online learning platform or your organization’s own technology.
• Each program is built with expert instructional design and assessment on the front end, and meaningful in-depth evaluation after it has concluded, so you can measure learning advancements in your organization.
• The most successful programs often combine faculty from ASU with leaders from your organization and outside practitioners and subject matter experts.

Case example:

Building Sustainability Leadership Across a Global Real Estate Workforce

ASU partnered with Hines to design and deliver a customized sustainability education program tailored to the company’s workforce needs. The engagement included a company-wide “Carbon 101” learning experience as well as an intensive ESG Ambassador program that combined expert-led instruction, collaborative workshops and applied projects. Together, ASU and Hines created a practical learning journey that translated complex sustainability concepts into actionable strategies relevant to the real estate industry.

As sustainability considerations increasingly shape the future of real estate investment, development and management, Hines recognized the need to equip employees with the knowledge and skills required to advance the company’s ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. With a global workforce spanning multiple regions and business functions, Hines sought a scalable learning solution that could build sustainability fluency while empowering leaders to drive meaningful change across the organization.

The program helped strengthen sustainability capabilities across the organization while establishing a network of internal ESG champions positioned to accelerate Hines’ sustainability objectives. By connecting workforce development with strategic business priorities, the partnership enabled Hines to build internal expertise, support informed decision-making and reinforce its commitment to creating more sustainable communities around the world.

Case example:

Advancing Sustainable Innovation Through International Collaboration

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) sought a partner capable of bringing together scientific expertise, systems thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration to address some of society’s most pressing sustainability challenges. Guided by its KAITEKI philosophy—the pursuit of the sustainable well-being of people, society and the planet—MCG aimed to create a platform that could accelerate innovation while generating practical solutions for industry and society alike.

To achieve this vision, MCG partnered with Arizona State University to develop a custom education program for their 50,000+ employees. Drawing on expertise from across the university, the program emphasizes sustainable innovation and strategic problem-solving focused on the future of chemicals, materials, manufacturing systems and sustainable development. The partnership leverages ASU’s strengths in sustainability, engineering, science and future-focused thinking to explore solutions that create value for both business and society.

Since its launch, the Global KAITEKI Center has fostered cross-disciplinary collaboration, supported research initiatives and advanced new approaches to sustainable innovation. By connecting academic expertise with industry challenges, the partnership demonstrates how universities and global corporations can work together to develop scalable solutions that contribute to a thriving and sustainable future.

Contact us

Interested in sustainability training customized to advance your organization’s unique goals? We can help. Reach out to Ryan Johnson.