IBM SkillsBuild – Fundamentals of Sustainability and Technology

About this learning plan

Are you looking for an opportunity to build skills for jobs in the green economy and contribute to a more sustainable future? The world increasingly recognizes the need for environmentally friendly practices in all areas of life, and this learning plan can help you acquire the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact. 
  
By enrolling in this learning plan, you’ll have the chance to learn about sustainability science and its applications in various fields of technology. Not only will you gain knowledge about sustainability, but you’ll also develop practical skills to make a difference in various industries such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, green building, and waste management. You’ll learn to define sustainability, identify ways that sustainability updates and extends the concept of conservation, and describe key applications of artificial intelligence and data analytics to drive sustainability. 
  
By completing these courses, you’ll earn an industry recognized SkillsBuild credential in Fundamentals of Sustainability and Technology. This credential can help you stand out to potential employers and demonstrate your commitment to sustainability. 
  
After completing the courses required for the Fundamentals of Sustainability and Technology credential, you should be able to:

• Define sustainability
• Identify ways that sustainability updates and extends the concept of conservation
• Define the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pillars that help guide sustainability initiatives
• Explain how data analytics helps organizations identify and measure sustainability issues and guide their solutions
• Describe key sustainability applications of artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud
• Describe new or rapidly changing technologies that can impact sustainability issues
• Make decisions in the role of a sustainability scientist
• Identify with the personal experience of researchers working on sustainability initiatives

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