What others are saying
The course offered a good mix of presentation, practice and discussion. I am surprised and pleased with how robust yet flexible The Natural Step Framework is and had many 'aha' moments of how this could be applied to my organization.
This is exactly what our organization has been looking for. I can easily see this being used as the foundation of our work on our organization's path to sustainability.
I feel so energized and learned a lot. I also have new tools for presenting the business case for sustainability.
It’s practical and proven and adds to one’s own credibility. Worth the days and effort.
I feel this workshop was very well built and delivered.Level 1 Sustainability Course: Foundations in Sustainability-Inspired Strategy
A Transformative Approach to Innovation, Strategy, and Results for the Aerospace Sector
The Natural Step Canada’s Level 1 Sustainability Course: Foundations in Sustainability-Inspired Strategy is an opportunity to apply the core concepts of sustainability. In this compelling 1-day workshop you will work through a hands-on case study using The Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, giving you the knowledge and tools to better understand strategy and take a systemic approach to planning and managing sustainability initiatives. After this workshop, you will be better equipped to take a sustainability leadership role in your organization to capture value, enable innovation, and drive strategy.
This course is taught by engaging facilitators who have worked with businesses and communities—large and small—across Canada and around the world. It draws upon The Natural Step’s 20 years of practical sustainability experience researching, developing, and refining our approach with countless global clients and partners.
Level 1 Sustainability Course Schedule
Stay tuned for upcoming locations and course dates.
Should you take this course?
The Level 1 Sustainability Course: Foundations in Sustainability-Inspired Strategy is designed for any professional whose goal is to lead or influence sustainability-related change processes, whether in a sustainability role or not. The only pre-requisite is an appetite for the skills and tools to more effectively communicate, plan, influence, and manage sustainability initiatives. As a graduate, you will be able to explain and begin to apply The Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development to enable your business, community, or organization to take a leadership role in sustainability.
Do you want to organize your own training for a group in your community?
The Natural Step Canada is now delivering our Level 1 course in partnership with community groups across Canada. If you're interested in finding out how to bring a Level 1 course to your community please contact tseed(at)naturalstep.ca.
What will you get?
- A customized, 1-day workshop (including lunch and refreshments)
- A comprehensive workbook to use during the workshop and keep for your reference
- A 1-year license for our award-winning Sustainability 101 eLearning course
- A certificate of completion from The Natural Step Canada
What will you learn?
You will gain a solid foundation in sustainability concepts and strategy, share your experiences and challenges, and engage with sustainability practitioners from a variety of sectors.
Before the workshop, you will complete our 1-hour Sustainability 101 eLearning course on your own time as an introduction to the core concepts of The Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development. All participants will arrive at the workshop with a shared language and understanding of sustainability basics, which will enhance our interaction and discussion to make the most of our time together.
Throughout the day, you will interact closely with your peers, discussing and presenting your ideas and challenges back to the group. There will also be ample opportunities to network before and after the course, during breaks, and over the lunch hour.
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