Undergraduate Certificate Programs

Undergraduate Certificate in Greenhouse Gas Management and Mitigation

The Undergraduate Certificate in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management and Mitigation trains students in the foundations of climate change, the role of greenhouse gases in driving climate change, and the technical skills required to quantify GHG emissions and design effective emissions management and mitigate programs. Given the scale and challenges imposed by climate change, there is a strong and growing need for professionals with robust skills in tracking, reporting, and managing GHG emissions from companies and organizations. Individuals with a foundational knowledge in climate change and in the best practices in quantifying and managing GHG emissions can also better speak to the issues and challenges associated with net zero emissions standards (and claims) and in the design of effective emission reduction strategies.

Skills-Based Training for the Competitive Job Market

The core of this certificate program is skills-based training that will give you a competitive edge in the job market. Students who complete the certificate program will have the GHG accounting and management skills required to help businesses, organizations, and communities make the case for climate action, track and report their GHG emissions, and design effective climate action plans. The faculty directing this program are innovative educators and researchers that have worked with industry leaders to design a curriculum that produces career-ready graduates in the areas of climate change action and GHG emissions quantification and management.

What Can You Do with This Certificate?

Upon completion of this certificate, you will understand the foundations of climate change and the role natural and human factors play in driving current and future changes in climate. You will also be able to quantify GHG emissions associated with individual products or commodities, business/corporation operations, and entire communities using best practices that align with international standards. In addition, you will have the skills to effectively critique the GHG emissions reported by others and the foundational skills to design and justify effective emission management and reduction strategies.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:

• sustainability analyst

• sustainability manager

• sustainability specialist

• carbon footprint consulting

• carbon analyst

• greenhouse gas emissions analyst / specialist

• environmental, social, governance (ESG) analyst / manager

• greenhouse gas emissions verifier

• product carbon footprint analyst

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