ISSP Certificate Programs

Our certificate programs are designed for current and aspiring sustainability professionals. Certificate programs will provide you with the skills, tools and methods to take on positions such as Sustainability Director, Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainability Consultant, and Climate Officer. You will benefit from access to sustainability experts, the latest tools and methods and the valuable credential once completed.

Download the full program description here (PDF).

• Sustainability Professional Certificate (SPC) - This certificate program blends sustainability concepts and practices with organizational change theory to provide you with the leadership skills and knowledge to lead a sustainability program. Read more.

• Climate Professional Certificate (CPC) - This certificate focuses on the practical knowledge and skills to manage climate action and greenhouse gas reduction programs.  Through the electives you also benefit from exposure to broader sustainability management concepts and practices. Read more.

• Life Cycle Assessment Professional Certificate (LCAPC) - Under consideration - this certificate would prepare you for the LCA exam. Contact us to express your interest.

Learning Environment

As part of our commitment to keeping a small footprint and providing you with the best instructors, all courses are delivered online via distance learning.  We use a combination of live webinars, online discussions and individual study to meet the learning outcomes in a dynamic learning environment.

Enrollment

Courses start throughout the year and participants can take as long as necessary to complete the requirements.

Completion of Certificate

Successful completion of the certificate program includes completing 5 core courses and 3 electives.  Within the electives, you may specialize by choosing workshops in the Climate Change or Zero Waste track.

A basic understanding of sustainability concepts is required - this can be attained through attending the Sustainability 101 course offered in January 2010.  This course will be recorded and will be available on-demand as of February 2010.

Download the full program description here (PDF).