
Are you curious about building a greener, digital career?
Are you looking
for a place to start?
The INCO Academy Green Digital Skills Certificate Program will teach you not only the necessary knowledge and practices, but how to think with sustainability and green design in mind. By the end, you’ll have the in-demand skills to help advance your digital career for a greener future.

What Green Digital Skills
Graduates say
"My new green skills have helped increase my employability. Now I feel ready to develop digital solutions that are green and inclusive."
Dorota - Poland
"Caring for the environment is important. I knew there had to be ways in which to build digital products while being mindful of their environmental impact. The course showed me how."
Luis - Australia
"INCO Academy facilitators are very communicative with their learners. They help you enjoy the course which is exciting because the course is so important."
Malik - Indonesia

Course Curriculum
What will you learn?

Pre-Course Onboarding - live virtual session
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Course overview
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Your Green Digital Skills community & resources
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Meet your support team at INCO Academy
Core Modules (Required)

Module 1: Foundations of Sustainability in Tech
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Why does climate change matter in the digital age?
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What environmental and social impact does digital technology have?
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How can I reduce my digital, environmental footprint?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Understand how digital technology
impacts climate change -
Recognize specific ways to reduce the environmental impact of the digital ecosystem
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Discuss technology and its related innovations as tools for sustainability

Module 2: Green Design Principles & Practices
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Why should digital design be responsible
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How can the eco-design of a digital product be measured?
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How can the design of a digital product be more responsible?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Recognize why and how digital design can be responsible
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Understand how digital design is related to environmental impact
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Assess and improve the eco-design of a digital product

Module 3: Your Journey to Green & Greening Careers
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Why are green skills important for career development?
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What green tech-related career pathways are possible?
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What soft skills are needed to increase employability in green or greening jobs?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Recognize why and how digital design can be responsible
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Understand how digital design is related to environmental impact
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Assess and improve the eco-design of a digital product
Elective Modules (Choose one)

Green Designer
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Why should design be responsible?
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How can I approach responsible design?
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How can I promote interest in responsible design?
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How can I assess the eco-design of digital products & services?
Green Digital Marketing
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What is a Green Digital Strategy? What is the role of digital marketing in business and social landscapes?
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What is an individual's ethical responsibility in a marketing role
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How can I differentiate between ethical and unethical marketing
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How can I identify "greenwashing"? What are the laws around sustainability communication?

Green Infrastrcture
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What is the environmental impact of digital infrastructure?
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How can I measure the impact of digital infrastructure?
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What are the best environmental practices for green/greener digital infrastructure?

Capstone Project: Your Greenprint
Practically apply your acquired knowledge to build an environmental blueprint -- a Greenprint -- to improve a product, service, or process of your choice to be more sustainable.
Upcoming Course Dates
Cohort
Launch
Deadline for Applicaions
Languages
Thu
1 June
Ελληνικό
Thu
25 May
Mon
5 June
English
Español
Polski
Português
Sun
28 May
Mon
12 June
English
Indonesian
Sun
4 June
Mon
26 June
Vietnamese
Thai
Korean
Sun
18 June
