Associate Professor
2 Learning Experiences
Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future
What You'll Learn
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of key concepts in environmental economics, environmental justice, sustainability leadership, and GIS
- Cultivate leadership skills and strategies to promote sustainability across various professional contexts
- Apply interdisciplinary approaches to address complex environmental and sustainability challenges effectively
4-Course Series
85 hours
22 hours per course (approx.)
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About Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future
“Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future” is designed to equip you with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and holistic understanding needed to engage with the key environmental and sustainability issues of the 21st century.
The series offers a blend of interdisciplinary courses rooted in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, addressing both traditional and emerging areas in environmental studies. By taking a comprehensive approach, you will receive extensive training in environmental economics, policy-making, sustainable leadership strategies, and GIS tools for environmental problem-solving. Each course is designed to be accessible on its own or in combination with others, allowing you to identify areas of interest for your own sustainability journey.
Ultimately, the series prepares you to critically analyze environmental outcomes, propose sustainable interventions, and effectively lead your teams toward a more sustainable future. Through the comprehensive range of topics and techniques presented in the series, you’ll be well-prepared to navigate and influence the landscape of environmental policy and sustainability.
Skills You'll Gain
- Environmental Health
- Social Justice
- Environmental Justice
- Systems Thinking
- Environmental Economics
- GIS Applications
- Geospatial Databases
- Corporate Sustainability
- Data Visualization
- Cost Benefit Analysis
- Geographic Information Systems
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Decision Making
- GIS Mapping
- Policy Analysis
- Social Policy
- Strategic Thinking
- Energy Analysis
- Market Value
- Spatial Data Infrastructures
- Ethical Leadership
- Community Advocacy
- Sustainable Leadership
- Leadership
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Professor of Environmental Economics
1 Learning Experience
Professor of Practice & Engagement
1 Learning Experience
Lecturer in Program in the Environment and Geospatial Data Sciences
1 Learning Experience
Lecturer, Geospatial Data Sciences
1 Learning Experience
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Beginner Level
Learners from all backgrounds are invited to consider how sustainable practices can support their individual and organizational goals.
Series Video
4 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseEnvironmental Economics
Learn to apply economic tools and policy strategies to address climate change, pollution, and sustainability challenges in global contexts.
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Free U-M Access CourseEnvironmental Justice
Examine how race, class, and geography affect environmental health and explore emerging equity movements shaping a just future.
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Free U-M Access CourseSustainability Leadership Development
Develop leadership skills to tackle sustainability challenges and drive social and environmental change within your organization or community.
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Free U-M Access CourseGIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability
Learn GIS principles and tools to analyze real-world sustainability challenges using spatial data aligned with UN SDG goals.
What Learners Are Saying
I have been studying and practicing environmental leadership for 20-plus years. ... The beauty of the natural world drives my passion for conservation, and drives my passion for helping people find their leadership pathways.
Mike Shriberg Professor of Practice & Engagement, School for Environment & Sustainability
