Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Environmental Sustainability

Energy and Resources

Environmental Impacts

Transport

Sustainable Communities

Globalisation

Lesson Summary

In this module you will learn about environmental sustainability. Learn also about energy and resources, environmental impacts, transport, sustainable communities and globalisation.

Introduction to Environmental Sustainability - Assessment

Learn about the basic necessities of life, environmental sustainability, and sustainable and non-sustainable materials.

This free online Environmental Sustainability course will teach you about the basics of environmental sustainability. Everything we do affects our environment and the people that live in it. This online course teaches about the varieties of energy and resources found around the world, environmental impacts, transport, sustainable communities, globalization, and fair trade along with highlighting the behaviours  that have the most impact.

Understanding the Concepts of Climate Change and Carbon Footprint

ISO 14067 - Parts and Implementation Steps

The Phases of Life Cycle Assessment

This module explains the importance of learning about climate change for organizations. It does so by making the ISO 14067 and its requirements a yardstick. In this regard, it explains the parts and implementation steps of ISO 14067 and the phases of life cycle assessment involved in a product's manufacturing.

ISO 14067 - Clauses 5 to 6.3.3

ISO 14067 - Clauses 6.3.4 to 6.4.4

ISO 14067 - Clauses 6.4.5 to 6.4.9.7

This module explains the requirements of ISO 14067 Clauses 5 and 6 and their associated sub-clauses. The clauses contain requirements such as the principles of ISO 14067, quantification of the carbon footprint, system boundary requirements, data validation, unit processes, and specific GHG emissions.

ISO 14067 - Managing Carbon Footprint of Products - Course Assessment

This free online course explains the requirements for evaluating products' carbon footprints according to the ISO 14067.

ISO 14067 - Managing the Carbon Footprint of Products

This detailed course dismantles the ISO 14067 standard and its requirements for measuring the impact of different products' carbon footprints. It discusses topics such as the standard's structure, main principles, steps for its implementation, dealing with specific GHG emissions, and evaluating a product's carbon footprint in light of this standard's requirements. By the end, you can master ISO 14067 and product carbon footprints.

Ways of Viewing the Environment

Conservation

Recreation And Land Management

Case Study - The Australian Aborigines

In this module, you will learn about ways of viewing the environment from indigenous people. You will also learn about land as a commodity, conservation management, resolving conflicts, conflicts of interests in land use and look at a case study that highlights the Australian Aborigines.

Outdoor Education - Outdoor Recreation and Land Management  - Final Assessment

Learn about outdoor recreation education, land management and conservation from this free online course.

Outdoor Education - Outdoor Recreation and Land Management

This free online course on Recreation and Outdoor Education teaches you about outdoor recreation and land management. Proper land management is a core aspect of ensuring a sustainable environment. This online course will teach you about land as a commodity, the World Conservation Strategy, and conservation management, as well as the different ways we treat our environment.

The Current State of Transport on Earth

How Did We Get Here?

Questions of Transport Sustainability

In this module, you will learn about the evolution of transportation and its rising risks to the planet. This includes an introduction to the modern systems of transportation and the factors that have played a role in creating these systems. You will also take the time to study how the environment is suffering as you cover potential solutions.

Environmental Education: Transport - Course Assessment

Learn how modern transportation systems are causing the deterioration of the climate with this free online course.

Environmental Education: Transport

Transportation, in all its forms, has become easier to access but at what cost? In this course, you will learn about the current state of global transportation. You will study your daily commute, see how it affects your health and how your vehicle can harm the environment. With the knowledge you take away from this course, you will be able to take your first effective steps towards more sustainable methods of transportation.

OEKO-TEX: Origins, Impact, and Certifications in the Textile Industry

The OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Common Queries About the OEKO-TEX Certification

In this module, you will be introduced to the Fundamental Principles of OEKO-TEX. You will learn about the OEKO-TEX a global independent certification system for textiles, aiming to ensure that textiles are free from harmful substances and are produced in environmentally friendly and socially responsible conditions.

Introduction to OEKO-TEX Certification for Textile Products - Course Assessment

Learn about OEKO-TEX and certify to advance environmentally and socially conscious methods within the textile industry.

Introduction to OEKO-TEX Certification for Textile Products

OEKO-TEX is a globally recognized certification system for textiles, ensuring they're free from harmful substances and produced environmentally friendly and socially responsible. You will learn that it's become an industry standard, offering certifications like OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and OEKO-TEX Made in Green through this course. These certifications focus on safety and sustainability throughout textile production and ensure health safety.

Introduction to Beekeeping

Bee Biology and Behaviour

Setting Up Your Apiary

Bee Health and Disease Management

This module will introduce you to beekeeping. It will highlight its benefits and give an overview of bee species, their behaviour, beekeeping equipment, and tools. The step-by-step description of setting an apiary will guide you on hive types and the best practices. You will learn to recognise and treat common bee diseases.

Harvesting and Processing

Advanced Beekeeping Techniques

Regulations, Ethics, and Sustainability

Challenges and Troubleshooting

In this module, you will explore the advanced techniques of beekeeping. The safe harvesting techniques and processing essentials will help you master professional beekeeping. You will be able to promote a sustainable and healthy bee population. You will also learn about regulations, ethics, and challenges that underpin responsible apiculture.

Course assessment

Learn the science of beekeeping to establish a sustainable and thriving apiary in this free online course.

Theory of Beekeeping

Beekeeping has been garnering interest in the UK as a hobby and a means to bolster ecological balance. This course will teach you the science of beekeeping, with bee biology, behaviour, and diseases. You will learn about setting up manufactured hives and maintaining them to ensure better productivity along with environmental safety. The advanced techniques discussed in the course will enhance your beekeeping knowledge and skills.