Free certified sustainability courses

Learn about sustainability, enhance your professional credentials, and make a difference.

The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability has had over 11,000 staff and students participate in the training it offers with a 99% recommendation rate.

Their professional development training explores sustainability, climate change, biodiversity and so much more. They help you learn more about the topics, how to make a difference and enhance your CV.

We are delighted to now offer this training to alumni.

Introduction to Sustainability course (self-directed)

Get started here by launching the University of Edinburgh's Introduction to Sustainability course. This course is a great first step on your sustainability journey, regardless of your knowledge or expertise. It takes around an hour to complete.

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For more information email: srs.training@ed.ac.uk

Other training opportunities

The Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability also runs online Carbon Literacy Training and Biodiversity Literacy Training, which are both certified.

Upcoming dates for these are regularly updated on the website below, and if you would like to reserve a space or require further information, please email: srs.training@ed.ac.uk

Training dates

Links

Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability