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Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 13 hours
  • Course by Arizona State University
  • Offered by

About

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. This course uses interactive activities, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to build tools like checklists and memo templates to help learners gain confidence in their skills and support their entry into the workforce. Building on the skills they have learned in the first course, this learning experience provides learners with more specialized knowledge while still tying it to real-world scenarios and skills that they will need when they get into the field as sustainability analysts.

Modules

Welcome!

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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2 Readings

  • Course Learning Objectives
  • Accessing text-only transcripts

Planetary challenges - Part 1

    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Knowledge Check

Planetary challenges - Part 2

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 2 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Knowledge Check

1 Peer Review

  • Practice the Job: Peer Review

1 Readings

  • Practice the Job: Introduction

What are sustainability indicators?

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 2 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Knowledge Check

1 Peer Review

  • Practice the Job: Peer Review

1 Readings

  • Practice the Job: Introduction

Mid-course assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Mid-course Assessment

What challenges do businesses face?

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 4 Plugin
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1 Peer Review

  • Knowledge Check

What is waste stream management?

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 2 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Knowledge Check

1 Peer Review

  • Practice the Job: Peer Review

1 Readings

  • Practice the Job: Introduction

What primary green building practices should all analysts be familiar with?

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 4 Plugin
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1 Peer Review

  • Knowledge Check

Closing

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Final Course Assessment

1 Peer Review

  • Cumulative Assignment

Auto Summary

Explore the critical challenges of sustainability with "Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers." Offered by Coursera and instructed by ASU School of Sustainability professors, this foundational course focuses on climate change, waste management, and green building practices. Over 780 minutes, engage in interactive activities, video lectures, and peer reviews to develop practical skills and specialized knowledge. Ideal for aspiring sustainability analysts, the course supports learners with tools and assessments, preparing them for real-world applications. Available through a Starter subscription, it’s perfect for those committed to making a difference in sustainability.

Christopher Boone
Instructor

Christopher Boone