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Become an environmental steward

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
University System of Maryland
Professional Certificate inEnvironmental Management for Sustainability
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What you will learn

  • How to develop comprehensive socio-environmental report cards that explain complicated systems in a format geared toward action.
  • How to communicate scientific findings that are accessible and compelling to all target audiences.
  • You will create your personal philosophy for advising policy-makers, business leaders, and other environmental stakeholders on issues related to environmental management and sustainability.
  • How to use case-study analyses to develop effective recommendations for best-practice environmental policy.

  • Expert instruction
    4 skill-building courses
  • Self-paced
    Progress at your own speed
  • 5 months
    5 - 8 hours per week
  • Discounted price:$536.40 Original price:$596.00 USD
    For the full program experience

Courses in this program

UMCES and USMx's Environmental Management for Sustainability Professional Certificate

Meet your instructors
from University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), University System of Maryland (USMx)

William “Bill” Dennison
William “Bill” Dennison

Vice President for Science Application

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences

Richard Arnold
Richard Arnold

Director of STEM Engagement

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences

Vanessa Vargas-Nguyen
Vanessa Vargas-Nguyen

Science Integrator with the Integration and Application Network

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences

Experts from University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), University System of Maryland (USMx) committed to teaching online learning

Program endorsements

World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science team has delivered online practical training for our partners in Asia and Africa. The important thing is that students were able to apply their training to generate effective conservation outcomes.

Michele Thieme, Lead Conservation Scientist, Freshwater, World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) -US

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