Climate Tech &
Sustainability
Train green professionals for Canada's Net-Zero transition.
Structured learning journey.
Climate Change Science Basics
Module 1: Climate Change Science Basics introduces the core scientific concepts behind climate change, including the difference between climate and weather, the role of greenhouse gases, and the causes of global warming. It also covers key climate impacts in Canada and provides an overview of climate projections and the IPCC.
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Canada’s Net-Zero Goals
Module 2: Canada’s Net-Zero Goals explains Canada’s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It introduces key strategies like emissions reduction and carbon pricing, and breaks down how different sectors of the economy contribute to national emissions and climate targets.
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Carbon Footprint Calculation
Module 3: Carbon Footprint Calculation introduces how greenhouse gas emissions are measured using CO₂e and organized into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories. It covers basic carbon accounting methods, key standards like the GHG Protocol, and how both personal and organizational activities contribute to overall emissions.
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Net-Zero Planning and Strategy
Module 4: Net-Zero Planning and Strategy covers how organizations plan and implement emissions reductions through structured net-zero roadmaps, science-based targets, and clear reporting systems. It explains the difference between carbon reduction and offsets and introduces key frameworks like SBTi, GRI, and CDP used to guide and track climate action.
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Renewable Energy Systems
Module 5: Renewable Energy Systems introduces the main renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal, and explains how they reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also covers energy storage, grid integration, microgrids, and community energy projects that support a more reliable and decentralized clean energy system.
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Energy Efficiency
Module 6: Energy Efficiency focuses on reducing energy waste in buildings and industry to lower costs and greenhouse gas emissions. It covers energy audits, LED lighting, smart controls, HVAC optimization, and industrial efficiency strategies that improve performance while using less energy.
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Circular Economy Principles
Module 7: Circular Economy Principles explains the shift from a linear “take-make-waste” system to a circular model that reduces waste and keeps materials in use longer. It covers product design, lifecycle assessment, and new business models like sharing and product-as-a-service that support more sustainable resource use.
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Waste Reduction & Management
Module 8: Waste Reduction & Management focuses on reducing environmental impact by prioritizing waste prevention, reuse, and recycling. It also covers composting, zero waste strategies, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) to improve how materials are managed throughout their lifecycle.
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Sustainable Transportation
Module 9: Sustainable Transportation covers how transportation systems are shifting toward low-carbon solutions through electric vehicles, public transit, active transportation, and reduced travel demand. It also explores challenges and solutions for decarbonizing aviation and shipping.
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Green Building & Construction
Module 10: Green Building & Construction focuses on how buildings can reduce emissions through efficient design, sustainable materials, and green building standards like LEED, Net Zero, and Passive House. It also covers nature-based solutions and retrofit strategies for improving existing buildings.
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Sustainable Agriculture & Food
Module 11: Sustainable Agriculture & Food explores sustainable farming practices, agricultural technologies, food waste reduction strategies, and alternative protein sources that help create a more efficient and environmentally responsible food system.
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Water Conservation & Management
Module 12: Water Conservation & Management focuses on conserving freshwater resources through efficient water use, alternative water systems, water quality monitoring, and watershed protection to support long-term environmental sustainability and resilience.
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Climate Adaptation & Resilience
Module 13: Climate Adaptation & Resilience focuses on understanding climate risks and building strategies that help communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems adapt to the impacts of climate change and improve long-term resilience.
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Green Jobs & Careers
Module 14: Green Jobs & Careers explores career opportunities in the growing green economy, including clean energy, sustainable construction, and sustainability-focused roles, while also covering key skills, certifications, job search strategies, and entrepreneurship pathways in climate-related industries.
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Climate Policy & Advocacy
Module 15: Climate Policy & Advocacy examines how governments, businesses, investors, and communities influence climate action through policy, reporting, ESG investing, and advocacy to support sustainability and environmental change.
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Professional Certification
Complete 15 modules to unlock your verified certificate.