San Diego State University
PAE-21: Sustainability in Continuing Education

The SDSU College of Extended Studies currently offers five sustainability focused professional certificate: Sustainable Practices, Green Building Construction, Green Home Performance, Green Energy Management, and Water Management and Landscape. Sustainable Practices Professional Certificate Online: This program focuses on the three major keys to a sustainable future innovation, synergy, and savings. The Sustainable Practices Certificate offers best practices and sustainable trends in order to take a proactive role in driving the workforce and the home. Students work to define sustainability; learn the history of green, new policies and laws, codes and standards, new trends, all with a focus on green jobs. In addition, students gain critical perspective and understanding of sustainable management in work and residential environments, and in career options. Green Building Construction: This program is geared for those interested in the implementation of sustainable building tools and strategies. It is also recommended for professionals moving into fields that require knowledge of green building or sustainable design, or anyone who recognizes the emerging importance of sustainable design and its impact on our daily life. Green Energy Management Professional Certificate Online: A rush to green is underway, but expertise and integrity are often missing. Green job education is critical at all levels and pathways from green collar to CEO. This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary for a career in energy management and renewable energy technology. Courses emphasize an energy overview, energy efficient technologies, solar alternatives, sustainable back-up heating systems and renewable energy options, energy audits, converting to renewable energy, green sales strategies and concepts, the newest legislation, and new trends. Green Home Performance Contractor (BPI Certification): SDSU and Greener Dawn, Inc., an accredited Building Performance Institute (BPI) affiliated trainer, have partnered with BPI to offer this national certification training program. This program teaches whole-house energy efficiency and building performance testing, evaluation, and contracting for upgrading existing homes to improve comfort, safety, health, durability, and - most importantly - energy efficiency. Water and Landscape Management Certificate: This program prepares students for occupations in the water industry by exploring strategies for improving water supply reliability, water quality, and engaging with local and regional water conservation and water recycling programs. Industry expert instructors review sustainable practices in the water environment for homes and commercial buildings. http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/Pages/FindCourse.aspx