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ESG and Sustainability Education

Environment, social and governance (ESG) performance in the resources sector
40 hours  8 weeks
Gain a comprehensive understanding of global ESG standards and their real world application in the mining sector.
Introduction to ESG
Contains six online modules . Each module has 3 topics. Each topic takes approximately 20mins. 
Acquire practical knowledge and skills that are highly relevant and applicable to real-world scenarios in various industries. The course is designed to provide actionable insights essential for businesses seeking to integrate ESG practices.
CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing
about 100+ hours 
The Certificate in ESG Investing will help you get a grounding in analysis, valuation and integration of ESG factors, constructing and managing ESG integrated portfolios and investment mandates, portfolio analytics and client reporting.
Master of Business Administration Sustainable Leadership
Full Time (2 years)
Have the skills to run organisations of all sizes, in ways that are future focused and not solely profit-driven. You will have a deep understanding of genuine sustainable business practice.
Graduate Certificate of Sustainable Enterprise
Full Time (0.5 years)
Develop knowledge and understanding of sustainable business practices.
Master of Business Administration Sustainable Enterprise
Full Time (1.5 years)
Have the skills to run organisations of all sizes, in ways that are future focused and not solely profit-driven. You will have a deep understanding of genuine sustainable business practice.
Master of Agricultural Science 
Full Time (2 years)
Delve into Agricultural Business Management, Digital Agriculture and Sustainable Agriculture
Master of Philosophy (Corporate Sustainability)
Full Time (2 years)
On the form of a thesis written which must be a substantial original contribution to the knowledge or understanding of any field through the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data.
Graduate Certificate of Sustainability
Online/Distance (0.5 years)
Build a solid understanding of issues in sustainability, environmental science and global change. You will develop tools to measure and report on complex sustainability challenges and identify solutions that balance environmental, social and economic considerations.
Graduate Diploma of Sustainability
Full Time (1 year)
Develop tools to measure and report on complex sustainability challenges and hone the skills required to identify, develop and implement practical solutions to the complex problems facing increasingly resource-constrained societies.
Master of Sustainability
Full Time (2 years)
Develop advanced knowledge and contemporary skills in the multidisciplinary approaches to examining why environmental impacts occur and developing appropriate cost-effective and targeted solutions to managing these impacts.
Master of Sustainability (Professional)
Full Time (2 years)
Develop advanced knowledge and contemporary skills to develop successful sustainability strategies by applying multidisciplinary and ‘triple bottom line’ approaches to policy and management solutions, balancing environmental, social and economic considerations.
Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability
Full Time (2 years)
Examines environmental policies, strategies and management systems, with a major focus on the recognition and development of Sustainable Environmental Management in both urban and non-urban environments.
 Professional Certification program 
1 year
The program is comprised of four courses and a final certification exam.
Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy
2 years
This course will provide the background needed to create a sustainable future for our planet.
Compliance Management Systems
2 days
Gain a comprehensive understanding of ISO 37301 Compliance management systems.
Business Continuity
2 days
Learn the principles of business continuity and how to manage disruptive events to your organisation with ISO 22301.
Occupational Health &Safety Management Systems
2.5 days
Understand the requirements of ISO 45001 and learn how to implement an OH&S management system to align to the standard.
Risk Management Fundamentals
2 days
Understand the practical application of risk management frameworks in alignment with ISO 31000
Psychological Health and Safety at Work 
2 days
Gain an understanding of ISO 45003:2021 Psychological health and safety at work and Guidelines for managing psychosocial risks. 
Environmental Management Systems
2.5 days
Gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems standard.
Sustainability and Social Impact
6 weeks, 8-10 hours per week
Drive impactful change by learning how to build and execute a strategic ESG plan within your organisation. Gain the necessary skills to lead operational change and achieve stakeholder approval.
Globalization: Past and Future
4 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Takes students on a historical and anthropological tour of six distinct waves of globalization and outlines the key factors that drove innovation, technology dispersal and development during these epochs.
Transforming Our World: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
1 week (2-4 hours/week)
Learn all about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainable Water Management
4 months (3-5 hours/week)
The scale, scope, and challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on the environmental, economic and social dimensions of SDG 6 and the critical role of water governance.
Decent work and economic growth: Achieving SDG 8
6 weeks (3-4 hours/week)
In the pursuit of decent work and economic growth, it is essential to understand the drivers of informality and structural transformation, the movement of workers, and changes in inequality during economic development. This course shares research to support policymaking for achieving SDG 8.
Mining and Materials for Sustainable Development Transformations
8 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Learn about the role of mining and materials at the heart of the transformations needed to achieve climate change objectives, a just energy transition, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
How to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
7 weeks (4-6 hours/week)
Provides an in-depth look at planning for SDG implementation. The range of topics covers financing, policy development, roles of stakeholders, and more. A comprehensive understanding of the societal transformations needed to achieve the SDGs is conveyed.
Measuring Sustainable Development
5 weeks (1-3 hours/week)
Hear from some of the experts responsible for creating the Sustainable Development Report about the value of measuring progress on the SDGs, and how a tool like the SDG Index and Dashboards helps policymakers and other stakeholders make important decisions about their development priorities.
Tech for Good: The Role of ICT in Achieving the SDGs
10 weeks (3-4 hours/week)
How digital technologies are empowering billions of people around the world by providing access to education, healthcare, banking, and government services; and how “big data” is being used to inform smarter, evidence-based policies to improve people’s lives in fundamental ways.
Understanding Poverty and Inequality
6 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Explore the many facets and faces of poverty and inequality, and discover opportunities for individuals, countries, and a global community to help ensure that no one is left behind.
The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development
8 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Explore how neuroscience, sociology, anthropology and other studies have influenced our understanding of early childhood development.
Human Rights, Human Wrongs: Challenging Poverty, Vulnerability and Social Exclusion
11 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Learn about the establishment of human rights and their linkages to many other global issues in sustainable development. Using legal frameworks as the lens, the course explores the barriers that prevent rights from becoming reality in different societies.
Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability
7 weeks (3-5 hours/week)
Learn about food security worldwide, the effects of malnutrition, how we manage ecosystems that provide food resources and more.
Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development
1 week (1-2 hours/week)
Earn the challenges of local governments to adapt to new technologies, energy systems, modes of transportation and more in order to build the sustainable cities of the 21st century.
Planetary Boundaries
8 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Learn how unsustainable patterns of production, consumption and population growth have challenge planetary resilience, all in support of human activity – and how our societies can develop in a just and safe way within the planet’s boundaries.
Master’s Pathway in Foundations of Sustainable Development
7 months (3-5 hours/week)
A fundamental understanding of sustainable development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Interdisciplinary perspectives on the role of people (inequality, health, human rights), planet (planetary boundaries, renewable energy, sustainable consumption), and profit (economic growth, sustainable supply chains, the future of work).
One Planet, One Ocean
6 weeks (4-6 hours/week)
A holistic view of how the ocean functions, how human interactions with the ocean can be understood, and what solutions are available to support both sustainable use and stewardship of our blue planet.
Global Public Health
10 weeks (4-6 hours/week)
It explores the institutions, infrastructure, and the interplay of actors that constitute health not only in local communities but also on a global scale. In this course, you’ll discover how health is influenced by the environment, food systems, energy security, transport, trade, and human migration.
Natural Resources for Sustainable Development
12 weeks (4-6 hours/week)
Learn about efforts to sustainably manage extractive industry investments. You will come to understand the complex and interwoven aspects of natural resource governance and become part of a global movement of citizens and practitioners committed to harnessing the transformational impacts of our natural resources.
Changing Behaviour for Sustainable Development
7 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Working with, and learning from, behavioural scientists will allow us to apply solutions to our challenges that take into consideration human behaviour.
Climate Action: Solutions for a Changing Planet
10 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Learn from the professors and researchers leading the battle against climate change, hailing from world-renowned institutions including Columbia University’s Earth Institute, the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project (DDPP), the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Macroeconomics for a Sustainable Planet
13 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Explores traditional macroeconomic principles and tools, updated for the age of sustainable development and the current wave of globalization.
Climate Change: The Science and Global Impact
8 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
The course covers the basic principles of atmospheric science, methods of climate data collection and tracking of greenhouse gas emissions. It introduces basic climate modeling and explores the impact of various greenhouse gas emissions scenarios.
Sustainable Cities and Urban Development
4 months (3-5 hours/week)
Understand urban development and the scale, scope, and establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals. Gain an overview of urban systems, including governance, land management, and utilities to recognize the new urban sciences that are driving our understanding of urbanization across the world.
Equity and Inclusion in Education
10 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Provides an introduction, raises awareness and builds capacity on ten core aspects of equitable education, why they are important, and especially what can be done in order to implement them in practice.
Foundations of Sustainable Development
6 months (3-5 hours/week)
The basics of the Sustainable Development Goals. The role of people: from inequality, to poverty, to health and human rights. The role of the planet: planetary boundaries, the value of renewable energy, and sustainable consumption of our natural resources. Tipping points: the big three boundaries of the planet. Tipping points: the big three boundaries of the planet.
Sustainable Cities
9 weeks (4-6 hours/week)
Learn about the major challenges currently faced by urban areas around the world – including poverty, unemployment, poor housing infrastructure, and constraints on productivity – and the extraordinary potential of these areas to enable change in the future. From infrastructure to culture to economic opportunity, learn how harnessing the power of urban development for global progress is imperative
Age of Sustainable Development
14 weeks (4-6 hours/week)
Provides a broad overview of the interactions between the economy and our environment and humanity, from the constraints of finite resources, to the activities that drive climate change, to equality for all.
Living Heritage and Sustainable Development
6 weeks (2-4 hours/week)
Gain a better understanding of intangible cultural heritage and its relationships with sustainable development, exploring examples and experiences of communities from around the world.
Graduate Certificate of Disaster Risk Science and Sustainability
Online/Distance with attendance (Minimum 24 Units)
Develop knowledge of how to approach and integrate disaster preparedness, mitigation and recovery programs to reduce societal and human losses, and enhance community resilience.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Training Course
1 day
Learn the principles and frameworks of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Attain in-depth knowledge of ESG frameworks, standards, and reporting requirements. Learn how to identify and assess ESG risks, and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
Assessment of Bushfire Exposure
5 weeks / 42 hours
Gain the skills needed in bushfire assessment to apply for Bushfire Planning and Design Accreditation (BPAD) 1.
Improving Environmental Performance in Construction
Half-day ( 4 hours)
Gain the skills and knowledge to quantify, visualise, and reduce the embodied carbon of construction projects.
Carbon Neutral Agriculture
2 weeks online / 1.5 days in-person
Gain key skills in carbon farming to improve productivity and build sustainability into your agriculture business.
Urban Forests Masterclass
4 days
Explore how you can help protect, manage and restore urban forests for more resilient cities.
Sustainable Sourcing in Food and Fibre
6 weeks / 42 hours
Gain the specialist skills needed to implement sustainable sourcing along company supply chains.
Discovering Horticulture
10 weeks
Explore your passion for plants and get advice from expert horticulturalists.
Master of Sustainable Energy
Full Time (1.5 years)
Address complex problems across disciplines and equip you with the knowledge and skills to progress to leadership positions in the energy sector.
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy
Full Time (0.5 years)
Address complex problems across disciplines and equip you with the knowledge and skills to progress to leadership positions in the energy sector.
Graduate Diploma in Architectural Science (Sustainable Design)
Full Time (1 year)
Understanding the increasingly important area of efficient and environmentally responsive buildings, both new build and retrofitted.
Master of Sustainability
Full Time (1.5 year)
Understanding of complex sustainability challenges and discovering tools to measure, report on and identify solutions to these challenges,
Graduate Certificate in Sustainability
Full Time (0.5 years)
Understanding of complex sustainability challenges and discovering tools to measure, report on and identify solutions to these challenges
Master of Professional Engineering (Sustainability and Environmental Engineering)
Full Time (3 years)
Develop specialised technical knowledge in sustainability and environmental engineering
Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science (Sustainable Design)
Full Time (0.5 years)
Develop skills in understanding the increasingly important area of efficient and environmentally responsive buildings, both new build and retrofitted.
Master of Engineering (Sustainability and Environmental Engineering)
Full Time (1.5 year)
Develop specialised technical knowledge in sustainability and environmental engineering, exploring the development of sustainable products and processes that maximise efficiency and minimise environmental impact.
Graduate Diploma in Sustainability
Full Time (1 year)
Understanding of complex sustainability challenges and discovering tools to measure, report on and identify solutions to these challenges
Graduate Certificate of Economics of Sustainability
Online/Distance (0.5 years)
learn to analyse economic and ecological issues, discuss economic reform proposals and evaluate consequences of economic policy changes. You will also be exposed to a range of different schools of thought in economics and other disciplines.
Graduate Diploma of Economics of Sustainability
Online/Distance (1 year)
offers a professional training in non-neoclassical economics and the ecological economics of sustainability, and is designed to meet the growing global demand for high-quality graduates in the field.
Master of Economics of Sustainability
Online/Distance (1.5 years)
Learn to analyse economic and ecological issues, discuss economic reform proposals, evaluate consequences of economic policy changes and apply empirical research methods in varying contexts designed to meet the growing global demand for high-quality graduates in the field of economics of sustainable wellbeing.
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy (Sustainable Resource Management)
Full Time (4 years)
Be part of a dynamic community committed to making significant contributions to knowledge that impact our world.
Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development
Full Time (2 years)
Develop the best practice knowledge and skills needed to implement the new UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Sendai framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Master of Design (Sustainable Design)
Full Time (2 years)
Study a balance of sustainable design theory and practical design application, ensuring you build on your previously acquired knowledge and skill set.
Graduate Diploma in Design (Sustainable Design)
Full Time (1 year)
Explore emerging materials and new technologies, learn about Indigenous Knowledges and refine craft and design skills. 
Master of Science (Environment and Sustainability)
Online/Distance (2 years)
Enhance skills and knowledge in the broad discipline of environment and sustainability. Adaptation to climate change and sustainability science are emphasised in global and regional contexts in this specialisation.
Graduate Certificate of Science (Environment and Sustainability)
Online/Distance (1 year)
Understand more about major environmental issues and the social, political and environmental implications of human impacts on the globe.
Master of Laws (Sustainable Development)
Online/Distance (1.5 years)
Acquire advanced legal insight through a strategic mix of coursework and research examining how to protect the longevity of our environment, natural resources, and government and societal systems.
Graduate Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability)
Online/Distance (1 year)
Understand more about major environmental issues and the social, political and environmental implications of human impacts on biodiversity and the environment in the 21st century.
Doctor of Philosophy - (Sustainable Futures)
4 years
This course prepares graduates for a leadership role in the widely diverse range of industries and organisations that rely on research or research skills to solve real-world problems, including but not limited to academia, business, government, cultural and community organisations.
Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (Geography and Sustainable Communities)
Full Time (4 years)
incorporates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one year of coursework subjects, combining generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.
Master of Sustainable Tourism and Heritage
Full Time (2 years)
The program includes human resource management, innovation and entrepreneurship, international development, management, marketing, and planning and place making.
MBA - Master of Business Administration (Sustainable Business)
Full Time (2 years)
This degree offers a unique range of majors, including Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management, Property, Management, Sustainable Business, Finance and Investment, Marketing, Information and Communications Technology, and Business Analytics.
Master of Science in Sustainable Water Futures
Full Time (2 years)
Themes for the Master class include crop and produce management, software and hardware systems, integrated pest management and fustigation systems. In addition, students will have the opportunity to complete protected cropping industry projects by integrating and applying what you have learned.
ESG Fundamentals
6.5 hours
Introduced to the background and key concepts of ESG and how to assess business risk against ESG frameworks and obtain a comprehensive view of required governance and reporting frameworks. 
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