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Course Description

This micro-credential will explore sustainability issues and solutions for small businesses. Topics will include Carbon Emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3), the Carbon tax, supply chain and packaging. Carbon Accounting and Net Present Value will also be explored in this course in a way that is applicable and relevant for small business owners. The content in this course will empower learners with tools and knowledge to apply sustainable business practices that are not only meaningful to the environment but also to their small business.

Badge for Sustainable Solutions for Entrepreneurs and Small Business

What You'll Learn:

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  •  Define sustainability  
  •  Describe the importance of sustainability in relation to small businesses  
  •  Demonstrate understanding of carbon accounting in relation to small businesses  
  •  Describe the impact of supply chain and packaging on sustainability  
  •  Explain how small businesses can embedded sustainable practices into their business practices  
  •  Learners can complete this micro-credential at their own pace and will have up to six months from registration to complete

Learners can complete this micro-credential at their own pace and will have up to six months from registration to complete. 

Prerequisites

None

Equivalents

None

Course Hours

40

Credit Value

3

Applies to the following Programs

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Section Title
Sustainable Solutions for Small Business and Entrepreneurs
Type
MyCanvas
Dates
Sep 02, 2025 to Dec 18, 2026
Instruction Method
Registration
Fee
Domestic Student non-credit $320.83
Credit Value
3 credits
Withdraw with Refund (less $20 holdback) before
Sep 09, 2025
Transfer before
Sep 17, 2025
Withdraw (no refund) between
Sep 09, 2025 to Dec 08, 2026
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