Careers in Sustainability

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.

What is sustainability? This module introduces the fundamental concepts of sustainability and explores its various contexts and applications.

This module explores the role and responsibilities of a sustainability analyst, including key tasks and professional communication.

This module covers the essential tools and software that sustainability analysts use in their daily work.

This module focuses on data analysis skills, including using spreadsheets and charts to identify trends and communicate findings effectively.

This module explores product lifecycle evaluation and how to identify potential improvements in sustainability throughout a product's life cycle.

This module examines how sustainability analysts contribute to marketing and public relations efforts, including developing materials to showcase sustainability initiatives.

This module explores the differences between sustainability analyst roles in public and private organizations, including approaches to sustainability and organizational dynamics.

This module prepares analysts for common challenges in a new sustainability role, focusing on effective communication about sustainability and building relationships with colleagues.