Anybody looking to understand what Green IT means and bring sustainability to your organisation – this course is for you.

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All individual courses are £36 incl. VAT

Course description

This course is made up of three modules. Choose the right module for you depending on whether you’d like to change your own behaviours or influence broader organisational strategy. Of course, you can take all three. Either way, you’ll be able to put your learning into practice straightaway, with interactive content and instant feedback that makes learning easy and enjoyable.

At the end of each module, you’ll be able to put your knowledge to the test and gain a digital badge which you can use to prove that you’ve successfully completed your training.

 

What you'll learn:

Each module includes:

  • 60 minutes of on-demand training
  • Videos
  • Interactive elements to explore
  • Scenarios to connect the topics to your work
  • Access on mobile and desktop
  • Earn a digital badge on completion

Course content

3 modules • 3 knowledge tests • 60 minutes each

The topics you’ll cover in this module are:

What is Green IT, and why is it important?

Explore the key components of Green IT and the effects it can have.

Reducing Waste

Learn about the closed-loop man process and the steps to take to reduce the carbon footprint of technology use.

Past. Present. Future.

Discover the history and current reality of energy consumption in the IT industry and how you can impact the future.

The topics you’ll cover in this module are:

External and internal drivers

Explore the possible drivers of Green IT and the difference between sustainable practices and greenwashing.

Green IT Policy

Delve into an example green policy and learn how to reduce E-waste and create a carbon reduction plan.

ICT Contribution to carbon footprint

Learn how ICT impact the environment and how this can be measured.

The topics you’ll cover in this module are:

What is greenwashing and how do you spot it?

Discover the Seven Deadly Sins of Greenwashing.

Roles in Green IT

Explore the roles involved in Green IT and the types of platform that can be used to track sustainability.

Green transformation and management

Learn about the steps in a Green IT transformation plan and the steps of a Green IT audit.

Green IT plan

Discover the key parts of a Green IT plan and how to implement one.