Sustainability & Energy Courses

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In a world where the climate narrative is constantly evolving, the emergence of groundbreaking technologies and solutions is not just a trend; it's a vital response to both global and local challenges and creates new transformative opportunities. Are you ready to be at the forefront of these changes driving toward sustainable growth?

Stanford Online's professional and graduate courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to create significant impacts. By enrolling in our courses, you embark on a journey to not only advance your career but also contribute to meaningful change in the world.

Study online at your own pace.
Earn a Stanford graduate certificate or certificate of completion.
Develop your understanding of the climate challenges, key terminology, and how to integrate sustainable business practices.
Learn about the relevant technologies, policies, and financial solutions to move the needle on sustainability efforts within your organization and industry.

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Clean, Renewable Energy & Storage for a Sustainable Future

Learn about the proven methods and techniques to develop and evaluate strategies for changing the infrastructure and policies at local, regional, and global levels to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.

Strategies for Sustainability

Leverage the connection between employees, customers, natural resources, and communities to drive innovation, sound business strategies and good outcomes.

The Role of Water and Energy for Circular Economies

Discover innovative circular economy strategies, integrating digital technologies to address global water management challenges and empower informed decision-making in industries spanning from energy to manufacturing.

Economics of the Clean Energy Transition

Explore the economics of competing energy resources from the perspective of corporate investors and households who will adopt clean energy solutions only if it is in their self-interest.

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Energy, Environment, & Sustainability Programs

Energy Innovation & Emerging Technologies Program

Explore the emerging technologies, policies, economics, finance, management, and behavioral science that will transform how we obtain, distribute, store, and use energy.

Civil & Environmental Engineering Graduate Program

Develop skills that will empower you to build better cities, water systems, highway networks, and energy grids in this interdisciplinary program that combines materials science, physics, biology, mathematics, computing, and the social sciences.

Essentials for Business: Put theory into practice

Gain a broad perspective on sustainability and learn practical tools and strategies to increase the impact and performance of your organization, while also enhancing your capacity for transformative leadership and resilience.

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Graduate or Professional Program - which is right for you?

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Graduate Program

90–120 hours per course

Earn up to 18 units of academic credit that may contribute to a certificate or a degree

Frequent collaboration with other students taking courses at the same time

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Professional Program

6–8 hours per course

Take individual courses or earn a Certificate of Completion after finishing five full courses

Potential to connect with other participants through private social media groups

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