The U of A’s four-course online graduate certificate in sustainability is designed to equip you with the latest knowledge and skills to lead and develop innovative solutions for complex, global sustainability challenges. Across all sectors, expectations for sustainability initiatives continue to grow as governments, industries, and communities align with climate goals and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) priorities. Demand for professionals with sustainability expertise is skyrocketing.

This program, offered through the College of Natural and Applied Sciences with founding faculties of Science and ALES, combines the foundations of sustainability, proposed solutions, and future transitions with the fundamentals of data science and artificial intelligence (AI), empowering you to make data-informed, sustainable decisions.

Four-year bachelor’s degree (or its academic equivalent) from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta

• There is no required minimum admission GPA to apply

OR

Applicants with exceptional, relevant prior learning or tenured work experience who have not completed a four-year bachelor’s degree may apply for special consideration, with approval granted by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS). For information on this application pathway, please email [email protected].