Surround yourself with those who inspire you and choose the right course that aligns with your passions and values
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Here is a compilation of books that are part of my library at home. Some are recommendations from friends, others are little gems that I was lucky enough to discover.
Passion. Purpose. Inspiration. Impact.
Create The Future
I am currently voluntering as a Comms and Engagement Officer
Create The Future is a small climate project with the big ambition of alleviating climate anxiety and enabling behaviour change through climate optimism, creativity, and empowerment.
It is a tea of voluntaries who make no profit and provide resources, competitions, and educational information completely for free, for all, always.
Ellie Linden
Children's author of 'The E.A.R.T.H Gang' and Environmental educator - Investing in children's futures.
Antonis Mavropoulus
He has a vision for a Wasteless Future. He provides three-day immersive Masterclasses involving teamwork, mentorship, media, games and theatre.
Solacene
Alicia is also the lead of the engagement team at Create the Future
Co-hosted by Aaron and Alicia, Solacene is a project all about imagining an ideal future after the Anthropocene- when current environmental, economic, and cultural issues have been tackled
Each week they discuss a different element of the narratives, both explicit and unspoken, lived and fantastical, that make up the texture of life in the Solacene.
Elin Kelsey
Scholar and educator, award-winning author and popular keynote speaker and media commentator.
Alejandro Franco
Co-Founder of Kaffe Bueno, a company that upcycles coffee waste into active and functional ingredients for cosmetics, nutraceuticals and foods.
Sustainability Courses
Business Sustainability Management
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
LENGTH
8 weeks
PRICE
£2,200 (2023)
FORMAT
Online
MY TAKEAWAYS:
I did this course in one of its earlier editions (2019), and I really enjoyed it.
It was an intense couple of months but totally worth it and it gives you access to the Cambridge alumni network (which is great). You have the opportunity to connect with people from different industries and roles.
This is an excellent and very well-structured course with online discussion groups, exams/tests, and deliverables/assignments expected every week. It requires a significant time commitment and it can be challenging to do it when working full-time. It says it requires 8-12 hours per week (I spent a lot more time).
And the best thing is that the course has empowered some people to make a career change!
DID THIS COURSE HELP ME?
A few years after doing this course I conceptualized, pitched, develop, and launch a new Sustainability syndicated product for my company ((I work in market research) and an entirely new Practice Area dedicated to Sustainability.
Sustainability Communication Strategies Masterclass
London School of Economics
I looked into all the courses offered by the PR Academy and I spoke with Ann Pilkington, owner, and director of the PR Academy
MY TAKEAWAYS:
The PR Academy offers a broad range of accredited PR and Communications qualifications accredited by The Chartered Institute Of Public Relations
This is a wonderful brand-new course that can be ideal for professionals working in PR, corporate communication, marketing communication, internal communication, public affairs, or media relations, who want to learn more about how to advise on sustainability communication with confidence. The price is £2,043 (with easy installments available)
Not the best option for me though. I have sustainability knowledge and I want to learn about PR and communications.
After discussing other options with Ann and trying the free course Introduction to Public Relations that they offer, I decided to enroll in the CIPR Professional PR Diploma. which covers all things related to PR (including some sustainability). It is entirely online, the price is £2,729.80, it is a Master’s level course with 3 assignments, the time to complete is 10-24 months (you do it at your own pace) and it can be paid in easy installments (which is what I did) with an initial payment of £529.80 and then ten monthly payments of £220.
Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme
Oxford University
LENGTH
6 weeks
PRICE
£1,900 (2023)
FORMAT
Online
TAKEAWAYS:
I haven’t done this course but here is a review I found online from someone that took the course
Sustainability Communication Diploma
PR Academy - CIPR certified ; Master’s level
LENGTH
3 weeks
PRICE
$500 (2023)
FORMAT
Online
MY TAKEAWAYS:
This is a Masterclass with very little time commitment (2-3 hours a week) and there are no tests to pass or assignments to complete. You will take part in forums discussions, watch short videos and read some articles.
It is a good starting point for PR/COMMS professionals that aim to gain an initial understanding of sustainability communication.
DID THIS COURSE HELP ME?
I met like-minded people and had interesting discussions
Imperial Sustainability Leadership Programme
Imperial College London
LENGTH
15 weeks
PRICE
£2,760 (2023)
FORMAT
Online
It has 11 modules and it requires a minimum of 6-8 hours of learning effort every week. It has weekly assignments, live webinars, discussions, pools, and video lectures.
MY TAKEAWAYS:
I haven’t done this course but having studied at Imperial before I trust the quality of the course.