Self-paced Learning
We design our courses in partnership with sustainability industry experts. The foundations offerings are suitable for anyone seeking introductory knowledge across sustainability themes, while the advanced series will give seasoned professionals updates on deep-dive concepts. ISSP members receive significant discounts on registration fees.
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ISSP courses vary in topic, length, and scope and all provide regular opportunities for professionals to build technical skills, expand their leadership capabilities, and connect with experts. We welcome your proposal to present your expertise in an ISSP-Hosted Course.
Featured Courses
Sustainability Short Course
Intended as as a quick, fundamental learning experience that anyone can benefit from, regardless of job description, the ISSP Short Course offers a 1-hour overview across five modules covering the figures and frameworks, moments and movements, that shape the profession.
Sustainability Foundations
Across four 1-hour, self-paced modules, you’ll visit key moments, concepts, and figures throughout sustainability’s history. This course introduces the body of knowledge for the profession, including flyover lessons on: Triple Bottom Line, Fritjof Capra's Principles of Ecology, Gaia Theory, James Lovelock’s Bioservices, natural capital, ESG, CSR, Corporate governance, principles of good governance, CERES Principles, Transparency, Bcorps, Global Initiative for Sustainability Reporting.
Target, Find, and Secure a Career in Sustainability
You know you’re ready to take the next step in building a career with impact and you know there are countless ways in which you could use your career to make progress on the sustainability issues that you care about, but which one is right for you? How can you convince potential employers that you're perfect for the position? ISSP is partnering with Trish Kenlon of Sustainable Career Pathways to deliver a course series covering the sustainability jobs landscape, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, networking, and behavioral interviews. After four sessions, participants will leave with an understanding of how to target, find, and secure a career in sustainability, and will receive tools and templates to help them navigate their personal journey.