Overview

​The Sustainable Business Certificate Program at Cornell University is designed to prepare professionals to tackle pressing sustainability issues that organizations currently face.​ With growing consumer demands for responsibility, transparency, and accountability, this program emphasizes the integration of sustainability into core business objectives. Participants will learn to evaluate their organization's existing sustainability initiatives, pinpoint gaps and opportunities, and devise innovative solutions that enhance organizational value. By leveraging research-based frameworks, they will assess environmental and social sustainability across the lifecycle of products or services, ultimately transforming sustainability challenges into market opportunities.

Course Structure

• Format: All Online
• Time Commitment: 2.5 months, with 3-5 hours of study per week

Key Benefits

• Expert Instruction: Courses are developed by Cornell faculty, ensuring high-quality education grounded in sustainability principles.
• Flexible Learning: The program's online format accommodates participants' schedules, allowing them to learn without disrupting their professional responsibilities.
• Small-Class Experience: Engage in discussions and live sessions with industry peers, promoting collaborative learning.
• Real-World Projects: Apply practical insights gleaned from coursework to real-world scenarios, making an immediate impact in your organization.
• Personalized Feedback: Benefit from meaningful feedback on assignments from expert facilitators, fostering ongoing development.