Explore the many facets of sustainability with UC Berkeley Extension’s courses and programs. Learn about everything from green packaging to the latest environmental regulations. Pick the course or courses that will help you create a more sustainable world, whether you’re an engineer, a business person, an artist, or someone who just wants to make a difference. UC Berkeley Extension is proud to be affiliated with the USGBC Northern California Chapter.
Courses and Programs on Sustainability
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Professional Program in Sustainable Design
If you’re a working professional who wants to be a leader in this exciting field, UC Berkeley Extension’s groundbreaking Professional Program in Sustainable Design prepares you for this role.
Sustainable Design Courses
Practical Applications of Sustainable Design starts September 17
Urban Permaculture Design starts September 17
Principles of Sustainable Design starts September 23
Green Packaging starts October 2
Zero Energy Homes starts October 7
Sustainable Building Materials starts October 20
Ecological Cities starts November 6
Sustainable Buildings Case Studies and LEED Exercises starts November 6
Environmental Management & Sustainability Courses
CEQA Update on September 3
Sustainability Leadership: Strategies and Paradigms starts September 4
Understanding Redevelopment: Project Adoption through Implementation
on September 26
Overcoming Barriers to Implementing Sustainable Change starts October 16
Climate Change and Law AB32 on October 21
Look for many new courses this spring.
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Free Events
Sustainable Office Interiors
for Innovative Organizations
Learn about the issues and opportunities involved in working with LEED commercial projects.
Saturday, November 8, 10 am
COMING SOON
LEED by Example
Meet members of the local chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council who attended the Greenbuild '08 conference and learn about new LEED building certification and professional accreditation.
Tuesday, December 9, 7 pm
Sustainable Design
Come to a free UC Berkeley Extension information session on sustainable design.
Tuesday, January 6, 6:30 pm
Green Building and Construction Management.
Come to a free UC Berkeley Extension Information Session on sustainability systems and construction management.
Thursday, January 8, 6 pm