Always a pleasure learning with Dr. Readey. I especially appreciate the pdf resources he provides in all his courses.
Applied Sustainability Engineering
Applied Sustainability Engineering
This course is part of Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers Specialization
Instructor: Michael J. Readey, Ph.D.
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What you'll learn
Learn how to complete a carbon footprint analysis, analogous to conducting a Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions analysis.
Recognize the characteristics that define a sustainable product and the packaging it comes in.
Understand wind, solar and hydropower and how these technologies generate electricity.
Apply LCA, SLCA and Eco-Audit techniques to design a product that meets specific sustainability certification standards.
Skills you'll gain
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Waste Minimization
- Sustainable Technologies
- Electrical Power
- Sustainable Systems
- Corporate Sustainability
- Environmental Engineering
- Sustainable Engineering
- Product Engineering
- Initiative and Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Sustainable Design
- Environmental Issue
- Electric Power Systems
- Packaging and Labeling
- Energy and Utilities
- Emerging Technologies
- Sustainable Business
- Sustainable Development
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This course is part of the Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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CE
5.0
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
KP
5.0
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2024
The course is very nice. More recent technology, sustainability measures and water conservation methods can be added.
KE
5.0
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024
The course is informative, well-organized, and applicable.
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