Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal
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Course Summary
This course explores sustainability as a framework for proposing solutions to complex problems. Students will learn to develop proposals that balance environmental, social, and economic considerations.Key Learning Points
- Learn to think critically and holistically about sustainability issues
- Develop proposals that balance environmental, social, and economic considerations
- Gain practical skills in proposal development and presentation
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of sustainability as a framework for problem-solving
- Gain practical skills in proposal development and presentation
- Learn to think critically and holistically about complex sustainability issues
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of sustainability concepts
- Familiarity with proposal writing
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Sustainability in Business
- Sustainable Energy
Related Education Paths
- Certified Sustainability Professional
- Green Business Certification
- Sustainable Development Certification
Related Books
Description
Congratulations on reaching the Capstone Class of the Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent specialization. The class will help you apply material from the previous three classes. We have developed a case about a hypothetical ski resort that offers lots of opportunities to develop sustainability recommendations. A second option is do develop a proposal for a change in your company or organization. Or you can do both the case and your own proposal.
Outline
- Introduction to the Capstone Class
- Ken and John Introduction to the Capstone class
- Introduction to the Capstone class (START HERE)
- Snowflake Ski Basin case
- Snowflake Ski Basin Case Introduction Video
- Ski Lifts and Snow Making
- Some Ski Videos
- Interview: Gregg Ralph, VP Marketing and Sales, Purgatory Ski Resort
- Assignment: Snowflake Ski Basin (START HERE)
- Snowflake Ski Basin Case
- Develop a proposal for your company or organization
- Develop a Proposal for your Organization (Start Here)
Summary of User Reviews
The Sustainability Proposal course on Coursera is receiving high praise from users. Many users have noted the practical and actionable nature of the course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical and actionable contentPros from User Reviews
- Course content is actionable and practical
- Great for those interested in sustainability and policy-making
- Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Lack of personal interaction with instructors
- Course material can be overwhelming at times
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