Certificate in Sustainability

The field of sustainability is complex, interdisciplinary, and full of promise for the future. As environmental considerations become top of mind for individuals and businesses, sustainability is a field that has important local and far-reaching significance. UCLA Extension’s Sustainability Certificate prepares individuals to make a big impact in the world through a course of study that provides a practical, comprehensive, multidisciplinary foundation for new to mid-level career professionals. Courses are offered in a mix of online and in person formats. Duration: Complete the certificate in as little as 6 months. Typical pace is 1 year. Start any quarter. Through this 20-unit program, you will enhance your skill set in areas including environmental and energy consultancy, green investment and marketing, green building project design, service learning, renewable energy, environmental compliance, climate change, and water resource policy. The program is taught by instructors who are experts in their respective fields, and courses are designed for practical real-world application.

This certificate is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).Students participating in courses offered solely by UCLA Extension must meet the English Language Requirements.