{"id":180,"date":"2021-05-11T21:35:46","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T21:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeofglobalfutures.asu.edu\/executive-professional\/?page_id=180"},"modified":"2026-01-02T14:15:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T21:15:18","slug":"professional-sustainability-certificates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/collegeofglobalfutures.asu.edu\/executive-professional\/professional-sustainability-certificates\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional sustainability certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Professional certificates<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n

Professional-level courses delivered by ASU\u2019s College of Global Futures are designed specifically for managers, project and team leaders, and those looking to advance in their role or career. Certificates can help you gain expertise to overcome challenges in your current role, or upskill you as you explore career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n

Certificate programs in sustainability<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n

Our professional certificate programs are designed by the same faculty that created the School of Sustainability\u2019s degree programs. Certificates are ideal for professionals who have little formal sustainability education, but want a strong foundation in specific sustainability areas, like corporate social responsibility, sustainability reporting, and sustainability strategy and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainability Innovation and Strategy Certificate<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The Sustainability Innovation and Strategy Certificate equips professionals with the tools to apply innovation frameworks, leverage emerging technologies, and implement strategic sustainability initiatives that create lasting change.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Principles of ESG and Sustainability for Business<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n
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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are no longer optional; they\u2019re integral components of long-term corporate success. ESG encapsulates a framework that evaluates a company’s impact on the environment, its engagement with society, and the quality of its governance structure.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals Specialization<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The specialization, designed for anyone with a high school diploma or greater, introduces common sustainability roles, assesses sustainability challenges that face the planet and employers, and equips learners with the foundational skills needed to address these challenges. Learners who complete the specialization will receive a shareable certificate and be able to make an impact on their organizations with sustainability skills related to goal-setting, reporting and data analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Climate Conscious Leadership<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This professional program does not currently have any upcoming sessions, but will be available as an online, self-paced course soon.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This dynamic online program is designed for mid-career professionals who want to take action on the climate crisis \u2014 in their professional and personal lives \u2014 but don\u2019t know how. The program will focus on how to effectively become a leader on climate issues within your professional context, to be more strategic and conscious within your organization, and to understand how the broader global context translates into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I am honored to have had this opportunity to learn alongside an inspiring group of professionals from around the world seeking to find their own path to lead their communities and organizations in this desperately needed area of change.<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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This course helped me realize that I needed to make a change and gave me the courage to go for it.\u00a0 That is a better outcome than I ever imagined.<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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I loved this course and I know this is just the beginning of great things!<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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I thoroughly enjoyed the CCL experience.<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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The class was FANTASTIC. It was a wonderful 6 weeks and such a great learning experience!<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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