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There are 6 modules in this course
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.
Welcome to the next course in your journey toward becoming a sustainability analyst! In this course, you will learn about the challenges that face the planet and employers. These challenges include waste streams, identifying sustainability indicators, and finding green practices to implement in different types of organizations.
What's included
2 readings1 plugin
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2 readings•Total 11 minutes
Course Learning Objectives•10 minutes
Accessing text-only transcripts•1 minute
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
Welcome!•15 minutes
Planetary challenges
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
What is the scope of sustainability issues? Engage with the materials in this module to find out more about the global nature of sustainability activities and your role in mitigating the large-scale challenges we all face.
What's included
1 reading2 assignments1 peer review3 plugins
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1 reading•Total 2 minutes
Practice the Job: Introduction•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 30 minutes
Knowledge Check•15 minutes
Knowledge Check•15 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Practice the Job: Peer Review•60 minutes
3 plugins•Total 50 minutes
How does sustainability impact the planet?•15 minutes
What is the global danger if we don't pursue sustainability?•20 minutes
Practice the Job: Scope of Impact•15 minutes
What are sustainability indicators?
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
As you know, sustainability goals need to be measured in order to be effective and sustainability indicators are one of the main ways that measurement is done. In this module, you'll learn more about what a sustainability indicator is and how it supports progress towards sustainability goals when used appropriately.
What's included
1 reading2 assignments1 peer review2 plugins
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1 reading•Total 2 minutes
Practice the Job: Introduction•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 45 minutes
Mid-course Assessment•30 minutes
Knowledge Check•15 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Practice the Job: Peer Review•60 minutes
2 plugins•Total 25 minutes
What are sustainability indicators?•10 minutes
Practice the Job: Sustainability Indicators•15 minutes
Common sustainability challenges faced by businesses
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
Businesses face many challenges when they try to implement sustainability initiatives, and you will need to be aware of those challenges to help your organization overcome them.
What's included
1 peer review4 plugins
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1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Knowledge Check•60 minutes
4 plugins•Total 60 minutes
What challenges do businesses face?•10 minutes
Video Lecture•15 minutes
Solution Tour: Making Recommendations•15 minutes
Build Your Tool: Structuring your Recommendations•20 minutes
What is waste stream management?
Module 5•2 hours to complete
Module details
Depending on which sector you work in, waste streams may be more or less critical to your role as an analyst. However, it’s valuable to understand how waste stream management works and how to evaluate waste streams for potential improvements.
What's included
1 reading1 assignment1 peer review2 plugins
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1 reading•Total 2 minutes
Practice the Job: Introduction•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Knowledge Check•15 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Practice the Job: Peer Review•60 minutes
2 plugins•Total 35 minutes
How do you manage waste?•15 minutes
Practice the Job: Waste stream management•20 minutes
What primary green building practices should all analysts be familiar with?
Module 6•4 hours to complete
Module details
When constructing or remodeling a building, many companies are moving towards green building practices to ensure that they are supporting a sustainable environment for their employees and the community.
What's included
1 assignment2 peer reviews4 plugins
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1 assignment•Total 45 minutes
Final Course Assessment•45 minutes
2 peer reviews•Total 120 minutes
Knowledge Check•60 minutes
Cumulative Assignment•60 minutes
4 plugins•Total 100 minutes
What primary green building practices should all analysts be familiar with?•10 minutes
Video Lecture•45 minutes
Solution Tour: Making Green Building Changes•15 minutes
Build Your Tool: Green Building Checklist•30 minutes
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