Professional Development
Online sustainability courses
The Planetary Accounting network offers a range of online courses on climate change, environmental limits, Planetary Boundaries, and Planetary Accounting. Our online sustainability courses range from entry-level/foundational modules through to an intensive 80 hour/6-month practical course. These courses are available to our members at a discount (*see Membership Benefits Table) or can be purchased by non-members at the rates listed under each Level. All proceeds from these courses contribute to our purpose - to help people, organisations, and governments to operate within the Planetary Boundaries.
Level 1
Planetary Accounting Champion
By the end of the course participants will have a high-level understanding of climate science, Planetary Boundaries, Planetary Accounting and other global frameworks; and be able to articulate the business case for environmental action beyond carbon.
Modules
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Kia Mua Kia Muri -
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Geological Context for Climate Change
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A Safe Operating Space
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An introduction to the Planetary Boundaries
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The science of climate change
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A toolkit to respond to climate deniers​
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A prescription for a healthy planet
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An introduction to Planetary Accounting​
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The value of science
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The business case for science-based sustainability
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Sustainability frameworks demystified.
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SDGs to Circular Economy
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$30/module
$150 for full course
$180 for course & assessment
Level 2
Planetary Accounting Steward
By the end of the course participants will have a deeper understanding of topics covered in Level 1; will be familiar with key international publications; and will be able to leverage Planetary Accounting to enable change within their organisation.
Modules
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An exploration of Planetary Limits
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Applying the Planetary Boundaries
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Key global publications - Part 1
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Metrics Matter
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Planetary Accounting - unpacked
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Planetary Accounting Metrics
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The Earth as a System
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Science-based targets
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Key global publications - Part 2
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Planetary Accounting for Products
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Planetary Accounting for Regions
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Planetary Accounting for Corporates​​​​​​
$35/module
$500 for full course
$550 for course & assessment *Drop-in sessions available for full course or course & assessment only
Level 3
Planetary Accounting Practitioner
Undertake Planetary Accounting Assessments in-house or offer Planetary Accounting services to others.
TOPICS
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A deep dive into Planetary Boundaries
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Unpacking the Planetary Accounting metrics
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Data needs and limitations
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Analysis of key frameworks and key publications
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The business case for sustainability
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Applying Planetary Accounting:
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Planetary Facts
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PARCs
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Nature-related Disclosures
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Planetary Science-based Targets
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$5,000 for full course and assessment.
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We are now taking signups for cohort 2.