Online Sustainability Graduate Certificate
Arizona State University’s online sustainability certificate prepares you to integrate sustainable thinking into a variety of fields, including education, government and nonprofit work. Upon completing this program, you’ll be well-prepared to advance in your current role or provide sustainability insight that supports your organization’s environmental footprint.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 5
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 15
What you’ll learn in this graduate certificate program
Will my certificate say "online"?
No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Sustainability certificate courses
This certificate consists of two core courses and three elective courses. Electives may be related to sustainability, your current program of study or another area of interest. The graduate certificate is designed to increase your knowledge of sustainable practices as you grow in your career.
What can I do with a sustainability certificate?
As many organizations seek to implement greener initiatives, your knowledge of sustainability may be valuable across many industries, ranging from business to health care and more. You can use your skills to bring sustainable initiatives to your current organization or pursue a role in sustainability to help find new solutions. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Learn from sustainability professionals
The School of Sustainability recruits faculty from the finest practitioners in sustainability science, business, governance and mission-driven organizations. They cover a variety of disciplines — including business policy, renewable energy and environmental science — and strive to make the world more sustainable through use-inspired research.
Learn from sustainability professionals
The School of Sustainability recruits faculty from the finest practitioners in sustainability science, business, governance and mission-driven organizations. They cover a variety of disciplines — including business policy, renewable energy and environmental science — and strive to make the world more sustainable through use-inspired research.
How to apply
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College and the School of Sustainability.
Study at the nation’s first School of Sustainability
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and receives accolades from other prestigious organizations.
#1
in innovation for 10 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.
#1
university in the U.S. in pursuit of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
#1
“Cool Schools” for sustainability by Sierra Club for campus sustainability.
Top 10
best online bachelor’s programs.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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