Educational Programs
Introduction
Europe
Ukraine / Україна
ГУРТ: Навчання:– анонси тренінгів, семінарів, вебінарів, навчальних поїздок, освітніх зустрічей" Donbas
International
Master Portal Use this search engine to find masters in sustainable topics anywhere in the world.
Barefoot College International: Solar "We seek to ensure that every woman and girl has the skills and knowledge she needs to be a catalyst for change to the benefit of herself, her family and her entire community. We achieve this by making vocational and educational opportunities accessible to women and girls from the most marginalized communities around the world. By training women to become Solar Engineers, even if they are illiterate or have no formal education, rural resilience is forged by each village at a time."
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, USA (WWOOF USA) "is part of a worldwide effort to link visitors with organic farmers, promote an educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.
Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm."
Africa
South Africa
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership "The Sustainability Practitioner Programme is designed for middle to senior managers in organisations from the private or public sector to equip them with a high-level understanding of role of sustainability in future proofing their organisations. Sustainability rests on a simple premise - the inter-connectedness of all things. It requires re-generative thinking. It is something that must become deeply embedded in the day-to-day operations of an organization to guide it for a different future, particularly in a developing world context."
KeystoneAcademicCourses: Courses in Sustainability Studies in South Africa 2023
South African Masters in Sustainable Development "Master's degrees in Sustainable Development teach students the principles and practices of sustainability. Future graduates can use their knowledge and skills to address major environmental issues, like clean water scarcity, sanitation, renewable energy sources, reusing and recycling waste, overall pollution and the disappearance of endangered species."
Europe
Germany/Deutschland
Tiny Farms "wants to spark the creation of a swarm of microfarms that can be run by their operators alone or collectively, full-time or part-time. The idea is that clusters of these farms can supply regional food to supermarkets, caterers, restaurants or school kitchens within a maximum radius of 100 kilometers. The startup trains the farmers of tomorrow in its academy, develops cultivation plans, supplies seeds and handles organic certification. Above all, the team at Tiny Farms in Berlin takes care of selling and transporting the products grown on the land of the farmers."
Ireland
Find A Course.ie: Environmental "Find information and listings for Environmental Courses in Ireland. Sort by category, type and location to filter course listings to your preference." "Environmental courses, Find sustainability courses, alternative energy courses,environmental management courses and more. Part time, Evening courses and full time training options available in Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick and nationwide."
myUCD Undergraduate offers courses in sustainability with social sciences, policy & law; environmental sciences; as well as business & economics.
Trinity College Dublin: Creating Value with ESG - Micro-credential "This micro-credential has been developed to benefit business professionals, who are interested in learning more about how to implement environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into their business operations. Issues, such as sustainable development, climate action, business and human rights, integrated reporting and stakeholder management are taking an increasingly important role for internationally operating businesses."
WhatUni: Sustainability Degrees "51 universities offer 158 courses."
UK
Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies Programme "The overexploitation of natural resources required to achieve economic growth and development has negatively impacted the environment and adversely affected their availability and cost. So, it is easy to see why the idea of a circular economy, which offers new ways to create a more sustainable economic growth model, is taking hold across the globe. This programme is designed to help you understand the growing business case for sustainable solutions and learn how to manage and grow a sustainable business by incorporating circular economy principles into your strategies." University of Cambridge
Ecology Training UK "Develop a sustainable career in ecology. Want to learn practical skills? Get help with career planning? Grow your confidence? Develop your passion? You’re in the right place to bridge the gap between learning and gaining real experience that will get you that dream job."
Keystone MasterStudies: Masters of Science (MScs) in Environmental Studies in the United Kingdom "A Master of Science or MSc is a postgraduate degree typically in the fields of sciences and social sciences. MSc may be course-based, research-based, or a mixture of the two.
The goals of an environmental studies program include finding ways to increase energy efficiency, minimize pollution, increase environmental awareness and encourage alternative energy use. The main focus for students is to learn how to assess and solve environmental problems."Study Portals Short Courses: Environmental Sciences Degrees "teach students about ways to save and preserve nature, and sum up an interdisciplinary field that searches for solutions to environmental problems. Incorporating social and Information Sciences, Environmental Sciences degrees offered by universities and colleges worldwide lead to careers in environmental consulting, waste management, water quality, or town and transport planning."
WhatUni: Environment Degrees "125 universities offer 698 courses."
UK
Ecology Training UK "Develop a sustainable career in ecology. Want to learn practical skills? Get help with career planning? Grow your confidence? Develop your passion? You’re in the right place to bridge the gap between learning and gaining real experience that will get you that dream job."
North America
Beaver Institute: Training Beaver Wetland Professionals "The Beaver Institute is proud to offer the first and only professional, non-lethal beaver management course. The online classes and field work are personally mentored by Beaver Institute President, Mike Callahan and other Beaver Institute instructors. All students learn the same successful, innovative beaver management techniques that he has successfully used since 1998 to resolve over 2,000 beaver-human conflicts, as well as Process-Based Restoration techniques to restore streams and beaver wetlands. Graduates are certified as Beaver Wetland Professionals and utilize their knowledge in a variety of settings."
Bahamas
Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute: Associate of Science Degrees: Environmental Science "Through our explorative hands-on learning, you will engage in rigorous environmental issues that concern us locally and tap into what is happening on a global scale. We dive into some of the most controversial topics such as global warming and climate change, to more interpersonal matters, such as cultural norms and lifestyles. Being out in the field is the best classroom! This is where we develop field skills, critical thinking, learning how to solve problems and becoming more exposed to the multidisciplinary fields in Environmental Science."
The Island School: A Gap-year Environmental Exploration "The Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars (BESS) program is a unique opportunity for graduating students in The Bahamas ages 15 – 18 who have a keen interest in the environment and want to learn more as they transition from high school to university studies."
Monmoth University: Tropical Island Ecology (BY 317) "focuses on investigations of plants, animals, and natural ecosystems of the Bahamas archipelago with emphasis on marine ecosystems, island ecology, resource management, and sustainable development. The course is offered annually in the spring semester.
With an emphasis on authentic science, students develop an understanding of how the application of scientific research provides the foundation for development of effective solutions to coastal problems and marine resource management strategies."
Canada
Bachelor Programs in Sustainability Studies in Canada "A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration."
Dalhousie University College of Sustainability: Canadian Programs "a list of some of the Canadian institutions that offer sustainability-related graduate programs in English. Click on the degree name to visit the institution or program's website for more information."
Introduction to Prescribed Fire in the Grassland Environment - Continuing Education | University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca) 🔥 "The Introduction to Prescribed Fire in the Grassland Environment course, offered in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan, provides participants with the understanding of basic principles for planning, conducting, and assessing a grassland prescribed fire. This course is delivered online and open for registration year round. It is entirely asynchronous and self-paced, meaning students can complete it on their own schedules.
This course is open to all practitioners of prescribed fire, present or future, or those simply interested in learning more about its possible applications. Prescribed fire serves many purposes as a management tool – from conservation to maintaining rangeland health, and even public safety. As such, a wide variety of groups and demographics use it. The purpose of this course is to share awareness, and in addition to other training, ensure practitioners (crew members) in the grassland and parkland ecoregions can use fire in a safe, effective, and informed way.
This course, in combination with an in-field component, serves as the minimum training requirement for participation on a prescribed fire by many CPPFE partner agencies."Pollinator Steward Certification (PSC) 🦋🐝 "empowers people with the scientific know-how to make a real difference for pollinators, people, and the planet
Topics include an introduction to the wonderful world of pollinators, how they live and thrive, threats to pollinators, and how we all can help. Details will be provided on habitat creation for pollinators in many landscapes including parks, rights-of-way, urban gardens, and farms. Additional information on pollinator identification and how to spread your knowledge will be provided.
This course is ideal for home gardeners, land managers (large and small), farmers, and anyone that wants to do more to support pollinators. Join our growing community of Certified Pollinator Stewards!"
Sustainable Development Degrees in Canada with this resource "you will find education programs in Sustainable Development in Canada. Narrow your search further by selecting a specific category, program level and location."
U of T School of Continuing Studies: Environment and Sustainability "Offered in collaboration with the University of Toronto’s School of the Environment, these courses will give you the skills you need to use innovative technology and current approaches in order to collect and analyze crucial environmental data, support your organization’s environmental efforts, and create an earth-friendly, sustainable business."
USA
AASHE: Academic Programs "AASHE’s academic programs listing is among the largest and most comprehensive public databases of academic programs in sustainability and related fields. It includes everything from professional certificates to doctoral degrees."
The Climate Tech Career Pathways Scholarship Fund "is looking to change the face of the industry by empowering untapped talent to enter the climate tech and sustainability. Dream.Org seeks to elevate people from diverse communities to position them for employment, shaping a more inclusive future while reducing negative environmental impacts that have disproportionate effects on communities of color."
Climate Tech LaunchPad program helps Black and Latinx innovators and owners of climate tech businesses to overcome the barriers that stand in their way of growing and scaling climate and cleantech solutions, especially in disadvantaged communities."
The Climate Tech Career Pathways Scholarship Fund "is looking to change the face of the industry by empowering untapped talent to enter the climate tech and sustainability. Dream.Org seeks to elevate people from diverse communities to position them for employment, shaping a more inclusive future while reducing negative environmental impacts that have disproportionate effects on communities of color."
Michigan
The Certified Natural Shoreline Professional (CNSP) training was created to provide contractors and landscape professionals with the information and skills they need to design and implement lake healthy erosion control using natural materials and bio-engineering practices to protect Michigan's inland lakes.
Missouri
New York
New York: Wind Energy Technology Microcredential "will prepare participants for technical careers in wind energy-related fields. Participants will be provided with hands-on experience to learn and apply theory through the use of trainers and virtual reality simulations. Credits earned from the Wind Energy Technology microcredential may be applied toward the Farmingdale State College Wind Turbine Technology Certificate. These courses may also fulfill Farmingdale State College degree requirements."
Oregon
Certified Burn Manager Program 🔥"In 2021, Legislators passed Senate Bill 762, requiring the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) to develop a Certified Burn Manager (CBM) program. The overall goal of this program is to reduce barriers to prescribed fire in Oregon by increasing available resources on non-federal ODF protected lands through a prescribed fire leadership training and certification program. When landowners within ODF protection districts use a certified burn manager and follow the required burn plan it protects both from civil liability. ODF is seeking applications from individuals interested in becoming CBMs and training providers who have experience with the creation and delivery of wildland fire training to deliver content based upon a detailed CBM instructor guide and final exam provided by ODF.
Initially, while training providers are entering into agreements with ODF and creating content in preparation for delivery based on ODF’s CBM instructor guide, only individuals with existing National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications as a Type 2 Burn Boss (RXB2) or documentation of prior experience leading burns are eligible to apply for historical recognition. For those with experience in prescribed fire seeking to gain knowledge, skills, and the abilities in leading burns, the certified burn manager course is expected to be made available by January 2024. Once the certified burn manager course has been completed, a field certification book will be issued by ODF to be submitted for certification as a burn manager." Click the link to apply.
Texas
Native Plant Society of Texas: Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) "is a series of 1 day or 2 day-long classes highlighting best practices for native plant landscaping, including wildlife habitat gardening.
Each class consists of an indoor training session (possibly on Zoom) and an outdoor plant identification session or field trip.
Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2 and 3. Level 1 is not required for Level 4 which can be taken as a standalone class. Levels 2, 3, 4 may be taken in any order.
In Levels 1 through 3 you are presented with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your area, and 5 non-native plants to avoid. Level 4 concentrates on the value and practice of land stewardship from urban neighborhoods to large-scale natural areas.
Goals of the NLCP classes are to (a) educate NPSOT members and the general public about the value of natives, (b) how to use native plants in home, public and commercial landscapes and habitat restorations, and to (c) provide native landscape education, CEUs, and credentials to landscape professionals, developers, and nature-oriented groups.
Level 1: Introduction to Native Landscapes – Class & Plant Walk
Level 2: Design and Development with Native Plants – Class & Plant Walk
Level 3: Installing and Maintaining Native Landscapes – Class & Plant Walk
Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities – Class & Field Trip"
Oceana
Australia
Master's degrees in Sustainable Development "teach students the principles and practices of sustainability. Future graduates can use their knowledge and skills to address major environmental issues, like clean water scarcity, sanitation, renewable energy sources, reusing and recycling waste, overall pollution and the disappearance of endangered species."
Open Universities Australia: Sustainability Courses "Strive to meet today’s needs without compromising the future"
New Zealand
Leardership in Sustainably Business "The course has been designed, developed and honed specifically by and for New Zealand based sustainability professionals. It is ideally suited to Aotearoa’s economic, cultural and ecological context. More than 50 top NZ companies have sustainability leaders who are Leadership in Sustainable Business Course alumni."
Open Polytechnic: Sustainability and New Zealand "You will explore the concept of sustainable development in depth and analyse the impact of production and consumption patterns on New Zealand’s environment. You will also critically evaluate responses to issues surrounding unsustainable patterns of resource use."
Studying Sustainability in Aoteatoa "Guided by the principles of kaitiakitanga (the Māori concept of guardianship), New Zealand institutions are working together and with other sectors to show leadership in the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals at a national level. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise in a wide range of areas they have been making a difference, from implementing small steps, such as encouraging sustainable habits in staff and students, to topping the global rankings that assess universities against the Sustainable Development Goals."
Study sustainability, Te whakapūmautanga "Study sustainability at Massey to help people, businesses and government manage resources wisely and move to low-carbon living. Learn how we can cut climate change and move to a low-carbon future."
Grants & Funding
North America
USA
Minnesota
MWMO: Community Grants "are available for short-term or small-scale water quality projects. The grant amount may not exceed $5,000. No matching funds are required."