Climate Changemakers Leadership Training, Microcredential, Part-time

Program Overview

The Climate Changemakers Leadership Training Microcredential equips individuals with foundational knowledge and skills in climate change, systems thinking, and community leadership. It prepares learners for careers that positively impact people and the planet, addressing the growing demand for a sustainability and climate-action literate workforce. The program comprises four courses covering Earth systems, climate action, community leadership, and climate workforce readiness.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Climate Changemakers Leadership Training Microcredential enables individuals with a passion for sustainability and climate action to prepare for careers that positively impact people and the planet. The program provides foundational learning to support workers from various backgrounds who are interested in transitioning into sustainability and climate action careers. It also addresses the industry's growing demand for a sustainability and climate-action literate workforce equipped to tackle shared social and environmental challenges.

Objectives:

• Provide foundational knowledge on Earth systems, climate change, and climate action pathways.
• Develop systems thinking skills to identify and evaluate the impact of climate action on society and nature.
• Enhance understanding of community climate leadership and its role in driving action.
• Equip learners with climate workforce readiness skills, including career goal definition and portfolio development.

Outline:

Program Structure:

The microcredential comprises four required courses:

Course 1: Earth and Climate Systems

• Explores the fundamentals of Earth systems and climate change.
• Covers core climate concepts (mitigation, adaptation, and resilience).
• Applies historical, social, and economic lenses to understand climate change drivers and inequities.

Course 2: Climate Action and Systems Transformation

• Utilizes systems mapping tools to identify how organizations contribute to climate action and evaluate the impact of actions on society and nature.
• References theory of change models to understand the roles of different actors in climate action and systems transformation.
• Focuses on community-based assets and approaches.
• Emphasizes climate justice by unpacking the intersectional relationships between colonialism, equity, reconciliation, and climate action.

Course 3: Community Climate Leadership

• Examines the role of community climate leadership in driving action.
• Explores how community, place, and scale impact climate action.
• Develops climate communication competencies, with an emphasis on equity and empathy.
• Draws on concepts from change management, values-based communication, and conflict resolution.

Course 4: Climate Workforce Readiness

• Surveys career and professional opportunities that advance climate action.
• Assists learners in defining career goals, evaluating job postings, and screening opportunities for values alignment.

Careers:

The microcredential prepares individuals for careers that positively impact people and the planet. It particularly supports transitions into sustainability and climate action careers.