University of Minnesota, Duluth
EN-11: Continuing Education

Local and Global Food Systems (10 hours)  Sustainable Farming and Urban Agriculture (10 hours)  Between Farm and Table (10 hours) (urban farming, organic and CSA farms, rooftop gardens, etc.)  Food Justice (10 hours)  Food System Policy and Trends (10 hours)  Storm Water Management for Northern Climates (4 hours) * Qualifies for continuing education units for LEED building professionals.

UMD offers 3 sustainability-related items.  Certificate in Sustainable Management: (online course): To advance understanding in sustainable management; this course is targeted towards managers and supervisors in business and industry, along with entrepeneurs. Sustainability refers to the use of ecosystems and their resources in a manner that satisfies current needs without compromising the needs or options of future generations. A sustainable business is one that generates profits for its owners, protects the environment, and improves the lives of the people with whom it interacts.  Sustainable Food Systems Certificate (50 hours online - self-paced/learner led) The Sustainable Food Systems Certificate provides a broad base of knowledge for those interested in learning about the U.S. Food system model and all of its complex history, policies, businesses strengths and challenges. Participants in the certificate gain an understanding of sustainability and how it relates to the current U.S. Food system model. The certificate provides learners with a strong foundation of learning and skills for working within a regional food system from production to advocacy, to service, to education. The target audiences for the certificate are as follows: • Adult professionals and volunteers working or seeking employment in local community/regional foods systems including: food distributors, producers, educators, and service providers • Community Leaders, policy makers and administrators • Individuals seeking education for personal growth (urban /community gardeners) • Individuals interested in a systems approach to sustainable farming, i.e. CSA farmers  Introduction to Construction Project Management – from an Owner’s Perspective (20 hours online - self-paced/interactive certificate) expected completion - fall 2012 The certificate is designed for facilities professionals, owners, and consultants who want to know more about the design and construction process from an owner’s perspective. Upon completion of this certificate, participants will understand green rating systems and how sustainable design is applied to design and construction. The target audiences for this certificate are construction project managers, facilities professionals in K-12, Community and Technical Colleges, and 4-year Universities, architects, and engineers.