To meet the growing demand for professionals who can manage sustainability initiatives within organizations, Colorado State University is offering an online Integrated Sustainability Management badge and certificate program.

The program, delivered by OnlinePlus and the Institute for the Built Environment, provides the knowledge and tools to develop more environmentally and financially sustainable practices inside an organization, as well as build and foster an organizational culture to support them.

“Across industries, the momentum to create socially and environmentally responsible settings continues to increase,” said April Brown, program manager. “The leading researchers and experts who teach in this program help you become an effective agent of positive change for healthier economies, cities, and workplaces.”

The program features four course modules, each focusing on a key area of sustainability: organization, people, resources, and facilities. For each module completed, participants earn a digital badge that can be displayed on a resume or shared on social media, and can provide proof of expertise to employers because it links to a site listing details of competencies learned. Upon completion of all four modules and an assessment, participants earn a Mastery Badge and certificate.

Classes began Feb. 24, but two additional courses will be offered this spring. Natural Resource Management, which helps students understand best practices for optimizing the flow and consumption of resources in an organization, will begin on April 14. On April 16, People and Behavior Change kicks off, which provides the tools for engaging people in positive conservation behaviors.

Course registration is now open. To register, or for more information, visit OnlinePlus or call (970) 492-4711.