Sustainability Certificate
Learn sustainability for business.
Did you know that the Securities and Exchange Commission have adopted new rules for publicly traded companies to disclose climate-related information in annual reports? Did you know that businesses that invest in sustainability outperform their peers?
What is a sustainability coordinator?
The sustainability coordinator’s primary responsibilities include identifying gaps or inefficiencies in a company, developing projects to create more sustainable processes/environments, and implementing the plans created to help their company’s positive impact grow. This role requires honed critical thinking and communication skills, as well as the ability to oversee multiple projects at once.
In order for businesses in all industries to be successful today, they will need Sustainability Coordinators to help assess, recommend, and implement plans to ensure the processes and policies are efficient and responsible for the three pillars of the triple bottom line: People, Prosperity, and Planet!
See how we can help.
The non-credit Sustainability Certificate at Penn State helps business professionals turn rigorous knowledge into meaningful action.
Learn from the experts at Penn State, the top-rated university in the Big Ten in AASHESTARS sustainability ranking, recognized for our innovations in sustainable procurement, energy, water, and climate leadership.
Non-credit Sustainability Certificate Details
Developed through the oversight of Penn State Sustainability and addressing key concepts covered in the International Society of Sustainability Professionals’ (ISSP) Sustainability Excellence Associate certification, this non-credit course sets you and your organization up to be well-positioned for the future of global commerce!
Course Schedule
- Dates: September 8, 2025 - December 15, 2025 (no class 9/22 & 11/24)
- Days & Times: Mondays 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Live instruction online via Zoom
- Cost: $1249 discounts available
- Credit: non-credit certificate
- Registration Deadline: September 5, 2025