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Careers in Sustainability

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Careers in Sustainability

This course is part of Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Christopher Boone

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

70 reviews

Beginner level

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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There are 9 modules in this course

This course is an introduction to careers in sustainability, focusing primarily on the role of a sustainability analyst at public and private organizations. Through a mix of video, print, peer review, and interactive content, learners will be able to explain sustainability and the specifics of a sustainability analyst’s job within an organization.

The course is structured around two elements: topical knowledge and practical application. Throughout the course, learners can practice what they learn and get feedback from their peers to build their skills. Additionally, knowledge checks provide milestones for learners to ensure that they understand the necessary information about each topic presented. Each module begins with a video that introduces the concepts taught in the lesson, including interviews with ASU School of Sustainability professors. Interactive activities and hands-on application are central to the learner experience in this course. They include participating in mini-application experiences, trying out real-life skills with expert feedback, and creating personalized tools like presentation slide decks and spreadsheet templates to use in the role on day one of a new job. The interactive and hands-on activities are specifically designed to teach not only sustainability skills but also professional skills like professional writing, presentation skills, and conducting successful video meetings. This combination of practical skills and specialized content makes this course a unique foundation for the rest of the specialization.

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Welcome to the first step in your journey toward becoming a sustainability analyst! In this course, you will learn about the basics of sustainability, what exactly a sustainability analyst does, and how to perform some of the foundational tasks needed in that role.

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What is sustainability, anyway? It’s a word you’ve probably heard in many different contexts, but you may not have thought about everything it includes.

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Now that you know a little more about sustainability, you might wonder what a sustainability analyst actually does.

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To do everything a sustainability analyst is responsible for, it’s essential to use the right tools for the job.

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As you’ve learned already, data is the foundation of the job of sustainability analysts. Spreadsheets and charts can help you identify trends and areas of improvement, which will help you communicate effectively with your team and organizational leadership.

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Depending on which sector you work in, product lifecycles may be more or less critical to your role as an analyst. However, it’s valuable to understand how product lifecycles work and how to evaluate them for potential improvements.

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Many organizations interested in sustainability know that pursuing sustainability initiatives can be a great way to get positive attention from the community. As part of your job as a sustainability analyst, you will likely be asked to help develop materials that showcase the work you and your organization are doing.

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Sustainability analysts work for all kinds of organizations, including cities, states, corporations, and small businesses. There are many differences between public and private organizations, and their approaches to sustainability are also different.

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1 reading1 assignment1 peer review2 plugins

Just like any job, the role of a sustainability analyst comes with its own set of challenges. You’ll need to speak confidently about your role and what sustainability means to the organization to build effective relationships with your coworkers and management.

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Arizona State University

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Reviewed on Dec 24, 2022

Absolutely gem of a course. Anyone who wants to learn about sustainability with no prior knowledge of the same may start with this course. Thank you Coursera! Merry Christmas!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022

Good course with clear instructions, definitely a good place to start to learn more about sustainability analysts

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2023

Excellent real sustainability course that match the reality situations and applications.

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