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Stanford Class - Clean Energy / Market and Investment Opportunities PDF Print E-mail
Written by Guna Cemballi   
Tony Seba's "Clean Energy - Market and Investment Opportunities" course in 2009 fall at Stanford was one of the best courses I have taken. A big take away from the course was the clean energy market opportunity, especially solar energy-related applications such as utility-scale solar, industrial, island-scale, village-scale, commercial, and residential solar. I would recommend others to take this course to be offered this fall 2010 at Stanford. Tony is a lecturer in entrepreneurship and clean tech at Stanford University.

Tony has also written a Solar Trillions book that includes everything covered in the course and beyond. For those who can't wait for fall 2010 to take his course, I suggest checking out his book, "Solar Trillions - 7 Market and Investment Opportunities in the Emerging Clean-Energy Economy"

Guna Cemballi
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Sustainable Educational Programs and Certifications in California PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jennie Bader   

Sustainable Educational Programs and Certifications in California


Want to Learn More about Sustainability?


The Bay Area is on the path of becoming the new Silicon Valley for green/clean technology. Companies are emerging, obtaining funding and schools are ramping up their educational and certification programs.


PG&E offers a wide variety of courses, mostly free of charge. Classes are sponsored by the Pacific Energy Center (PEC) and the Energy Training Center - Stockton (ETC)

http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/edusafety/training/pec/classes/


Sustainability Institute (Kaplan eduengineering)

To support business’ need to better understand the concepts of sustainability and provide actionable steps that individuals within an organization can take, the Kaplan EduNeering/Seventh Generation Sustainability Institute has developed unique online learning curricula.

http://www.institutesustainability.com/


DeAnza College

http://www.deanza.edu/es/degrees.html


Biodiversity Specialist

• Certificate of Achievement

• Certificate of Achievement-Advanced

• A.A. Degree

Environmental Stewardship

• Certificate of Achievement (Wildlife Corridor Technician)

• Certificate of Achievement-Advanced

• A.A. Degree



Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention

• Certificate of Achievement

• Certificate of Achievement-Advanced

• A.A. Degree

Energy Management and Climate Policy

• Certificate of Achievement

• Certificate of Achievement-Advanced

• A.A. Degree

Wildlife Corridor Technician

• Certificate of Achievement




UC Berkeley Extension

http://extension.berkeley.edu/sustainability/

Certificates, Programs & Courses Available in



University of Phoenix

No certification, a Bachelors degree only


UC Irvine – Sustainability Leadership Program

Program Objectives

• Create win-win situations which contribute to the organizational bottom line while delivering sustainable business solutions.

• Link competitive advantage and corporate social responsibility to assess strategic opportunities and risks while minimizing potential liability, and develop a framework of environmental sustainability for growth.

• Create business plans which incorporate sustainability concepts into day-to-day management, financial planning and new business development.

• Identify innovative approaches to recognize, research, and provide practical solutions to complex sustainability challenges.

http://unex.uci.edu/certificates/business_mgmt/sustainability/


UCLA

The Certificate in Global Sustainability is a, 36-unit program comprised of the three required core courses (12 units) and 24 elective units drawn from an area of concentration. A one-day Ethics Seminar also is required.

https://www.uclaextension.edu/fos/sustainabilityprograms.aspx

Certificate Programs

Certificate Program in Landscape Architecture

CF004

Landscape architects practice the aesthetic design and composition of built and natural environments. This calls for an extensive knowledge of design theory, technical competence, and a commitment to the stewardship and conservation of natural and constr. . . More

Certificate in Global Sustainability

CF563

This 36-unit program has been designed for those interested in exploring the dynamic field of environmental sustainability, those needing to stay up to date in their current position or for individuals who want knowledge and skills to be better global ci. . . More

Certificate in Global Sustainability with concentration in Business Strategy

CF565

This 36-unit program has been designed for those interested in exploring the dynamic field of environmental sustainability, those needing to stay up to date in their current position or for individuals who want knowledge and skills to be better global ci. . . More

Certificate in Global Sustainability with concentration in Design

CF564

This 36-unit program has been designed for those interested in exploring the dynamic field of environmental sustainability, those needing to stay up to date in their current position or for individuals who want knowledge and skills to be better global ci. . . More

Certificate in Global Sustainability with concentration in Energy and Technology

CF567

This 36-unit program has been designed for those interested in exploring the dynamic field of environmental sustainability, those needing to stay up to date in their current position or for individuals who want knowledge and skills to be better global ci. . . More

Certificate in Global Sustainability with concentration in Environmental Law and Policy

CF566

This 36-unit program has been designed for those interested in exploring the dynamic field of environmental sustainability, those needing to stay up to date in their current position or for individuals who want knowledge and skills to be better global ci. . . More

Here is a link to a number of certification, not educational certification programs but certifications for businesses.

http://www.californiagreensolutions.com/cgi-bin/gt/tpl.h,content=575

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated on Friday, 26 March 2010 16:59
 
Green and Sustainability Certifications PDF Print E-mail
Written by Edward Leung   

Continuing Education will provide information on certification/training courses for Green and Sustainability Professionals.  It also provides training and educational trends in Green and Sustainability.

Green:  Recent political groups have taken on the color as symbol of environmental protection and social justice, and consider themselves part of the Green movement, some naming themselves Green parties. This has led to similar campaigns in advertising, as companies have sold green, or environmentally friendly, products.


Sustainability:  The word 'sustainability' has become a wide-ranging term that can be applied to almost every facet of life on Earth, from a local to a global scale and over various time periods. Long-lived and healthy wetlands and forests are examples of sustainable biological systems. Invisible chemical cycles redistribute water, oxygen, nitrogen and carbon through the world's living and non-living systems, and have sustained life for millions of years. As the earth’s human population has increased, natural ecosystems have declined and changes in the balance of natural cycles has had a negative impact on both humans and other living systems.


EGG’s mission is to inform education and facilitate co-operation between individuals, companies and governments with the emphasis on Silicon Valley contributions.


Here are some organizations offering certifications:


The Green Tech Academy provides training and instruction in clean technologies such as biofuels, clean tech consulting, green building and sustainability practices to meet the increasing market and workforce demands for sustainable energy sources and to produce qualified individuals who possess the skills necessary to fulfill the needs of the clean tech industry.

http://greentechacademy.org/


NAHB National Green Building Program offers The Certified Green Professional designation is another way building professionals can become educated in, and involved with green building.

http://www.nahbgreen.org/Education/greenprofessional.aspx


Boots on the Roof trains professionals nationwide on renewable energy.  The 6-Day Solar Power Boot Camp is their most popular course.   Students learn to sell, design and install Solar Power Systems.

http://www.bootsontheroof.com/sem6/?source=google&gclid=CJztt4L_95wCFRlcagodU2IxZw


Other resources:


Jim Cassio, author of Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future, has published the Green Careers Resource Guide, and he is offering the eBook for free.  PDF e-book format (700K)
Download Here! http://www.cassio.com/signup.asp

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Last Updated on Friday, 26 March 2010 21:26