Environmental Sustainability Certificate

Around the world, people are recognizing the environmental impacts of personal consumer choices, and businesses are incorporating environmental considerations into management and production decisions.

Now may be a great time to “go green” and help distinguish yourself as a specialist in the field of environmental sustainability.

The Environmental Sustainability Certificate at Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE) focuses on the best ways to combine environmentalism with profitable business management strategies. You have the opportunity to learn problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to help you better understand environmental sustainability, and explore innovative approaches to recognize, research, and find solutions to a range of complex issues.

A certificate in environmental sustainability demonstrates concern for the world’s future and could help enhance your career prospects in the private, public, or nonprofit sectors.*

Imagine What You Can Do

The Environmental Sustainability Certificate program is designed to offer a solid foundation in environmental sustainability with applications in business, project management, and Lean Six Sigma. Program topics include the business of sustainability, environmental laws and regulations, working in the environmental sustainability industry, environmental project management, and environmental Lean Six Sigma.

Research
Current and future environmental laws and regulations.
Discover
Emerging trends in environmental sustainability.
Influence
Environmental actions of public and private organizations.
Manage
Projects that minimize environmental impact and reduce waste.
Implement
Projects.

Imagine Where You Can Apply

The green industry is thriving and expected to grow by 25 percent through 2016, with the current administration calling for the creation of 5 million “green collar” jobs in the next 10 years.† New laws concerning environmental issues such as water decontamination, clean air, and flood control could lead to an increased demand for environmental management personnel.‡

Environmental sustainability employment opportunities exist in several career paths, including environmental specialist, environmental analyst, environmental technician, environmental consultant, environmental engineering research manager, and environmental project manager. These positions are found in large and small organizations all over the world.

Is This Program Right For Me?

The Environmental Sustainability Certificate is ideal for those seeking a career change or a new position within the sustainability field, e.g., managers, directors, architects, urban planners, landscape architects, designers, business owners, consultants, and all those responsible for going “green.” Candidates in all tracks must possess an associate’s degree. Prior coursework in statistics and/or experience in working with statistics is highly recommended for those in the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Combined Project Management/Lean Six Sigma Green Belt track.

The program is designed to provide a solid foundation in environmental sustainability with applications in business, project management, and Lean Six Sigma.

You may select one of the following specialization tracks:

Business Track:

Provides the basic foundation in environmental sustainability as it relates to an organizational environment.

Courses include:

The Business of Sustainability
Environmental Laws and Regulations
Working for Environmental Sustainability

Project Management Track:

Expands on the business track to provide advanced topics in the use of project management techniques.

Courses include:

The Business of Sustainability
Environmental Laws and Regulations
Working for Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Project Management 1 – Fundamentals of Project Management
Environmental Project Management 2 – Advanced Project Management

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Track:

Expands on the business track to provide advanced topics in the use of Lean Six Sigma tools for environmental sustainability applications.

Courses include:

The Business of Sustainability
Environmental Laws and Regulations
Working for Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Lean Six Sigma 1 - Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
Environmental Lean Six Sigma 2 - Advanced Lean Six Sigma

Project Management/Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Track:

Expands on the business track to provide advanced topics in the use of project management techniques to manage environmental sustainability projects and the use of Lean Six Sigma tools for environmental sustainability applications.

Courses include:

The Business of Sustainability
Environmental Laws and Regulations
Working for Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Project Management 1 – Fundamentals of Project Management
Environmental Project Management 2 – Advanced Project Management
Environmental Lean Six Sigma 1 - Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
Environmental Lean Six Sigma 2 - Environmental Breakthroughs Advanced Lean Six Sigma

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Take the First Step

In 6 to 9 months, you could be on your way to a more rewarding career. Take the first step by calling 866.542.4042 (Toll Free) or click here for more information.

^*Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE) programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, KCE does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

^†Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008–2009 Edition, Environmental Scientists and Hydrologists, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos050.htm. These projections are provided for informational purposes only. Long-term projections are not intended to predict short-term changes in employment demand due to the current economy.

^‡Source: Organizing for America, http://www.barackobama.com/issues/newenergy/index.php. These projections are provided for informational purposes only. Long-term projections are not intended to predict short-term changes in employment demand due to the current economy. The current projections should be treated as estimates.