| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 53.99 |
| Liaison | Amy Parrish |
| Submission Date | Feb. 19, 2025 |
Boise State University
EN-7: Continuing Education
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3.00 / 3.00 |
7.1 Continuing education offerings in sustainability
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the sustainability-focused continuing education course offerings:
Boise State provides many "Professional" and "Continuing Education" programs. A list with links can be found here: https://www.boisestate.edu/pace/get-ahead/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pace&utm_term=general&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyJqzBhBaEiwAWDRJVIw8yrxmnYhP4_EAk3BE_BEyE8_RFRrko8q1b5Q7JKXS4RTbrZyM8hoCGgkQAvD_BwE Of these courses some are sustainability-focused. Specifically, through Ed2Go Online Professional Development courses (https://www.ed2go.com/boisestate/) and Ed2Go Online Career Track programs (https://careertraining.ed2go.com/boisestate/training-programs/) Boise State offers:
Certificate in Wellness and the Environment: The connection between wellness and the environment, with a specific focus on air and water safety; the global impacts of overpopulation; climate changes and human health; the common health hazards found in the home; and action steps to improve the environment and human health. https://www.ed2go.com/boisestate/online-courses/certificate-wellness-environment/
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED): This online LEED course is designed to educate candidates on cutting-edge green building and sustainable design practices and enables participants to designate that expertise with an internationally recognized professional credential. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/boisestate/training-programs/leed-program/?Category=construction-and-trades-environmental-and-energy
Does the institution have at least one continuing education offering that is focused on a topic other than sustainability, but incorporates sustainability content or addresses a sustainability challenge?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s continuing education offerings that incorporate sustainability content or address sustainability challenges:
Following on from the previous section, through Ed2Go Boise State also offers a plethora of courses that are are not necessarily sustainability focused, but incorporate sustainability content or address sustainability challenges.
Biofuel Production Operations: This online Biofuel Production Operations course will give you the education you need to work as a biofuel production operator, inspect and repair equipment, operate computer systems, and handle lab equipment. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/boisestate/training-programs/bio-fuel/?Category=construction-and-trades-environmental-and-energy
Solar Design Training: This online course will familiarize you with the steps and considerations necessary before and during a solar installation project. This includes addressing customer expectations, paperwork and approvals, location options, code compliance, and project site assessment. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/boisestate/training-programs/solar-design-training/?Category=construction-and-trades-renewable-energy
Solar Energy Training: This entry-level solar energy training course is designed to help you understand the fastest-growing form of power generation in the world—solar power. This is the best place to begin your journey into the solar workforce by equipping yourself with in-demand skills! https://careertraining.ed2go.com/boisestate/training-programs/solar-energy-training/?Category=construction-and-trades-renewable-energy
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