Sustainability Certifications (6)
Professional certifications in sustainability to advance your green career.
| Certification | Provider | Duration | Price | Difficulty | Online | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Impact Assessment Professional Trains professionals to use the B Impact Assessment tool to measure a company's social and environmental performance across governance, workers, community, environment, and customers - the pathway to B Corp Certification. | B Lab | Self-paced + assessment project | Free (assessment tool) | Intermediate | ✓ | Learn more → |
| Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) Entry-level credential for recent graduates and career changers transitioning into sustainability. Validates foundational knowledge of sustainability concepts and organizational integration practices. | International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) | Self-paced prep + exam | $300–$400 | Beginner | ✓ | Learn more → |
| GPM-b™ Green Project Management Foundation-level certification in sustainable project management, teaching professionals to integrate environmental, social, and economic considerations into project delivery using the PRiSM™ methodology. | Green Project Management (GPM) | 2-day workshop + exam | $600–$900 | Beginner | ✓ | Learn more → |
| SA8000 Social Accountability Auditor Certifies auditors to assess workplaces against the SA8000 standard for decent working conditions, covering child labour, forced labour, health and safety, and fair wages. | Social Accountability International (SAI) | 5-day course + exam | $2,500–$3,500 | Advanced | ✗ | Learn more → |
| AASHE STARS Rating System Professional Trains professionals to use the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) for measuring sustainability performance in colleges and universities across operations, academics, and engagement. | Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education | Self-paced training | Free–$500 | Beginner | ✓ | Learn more → |
| Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP) Advanced sustainability credential for professionals with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, sustainability strategy, and implementation. | GBCI / ISSP | 100+ hours self-study | $250-$450 exam | Advanced | ✓ | Learn more → |