Category
Sustainability
Difficulty
Beginner
Free Course
Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT
This is a free, 3-hour beginner-level course, offered in a self-paced format for flexible learning.
Course Overview
Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT is an entry-level course designed for IT professionals and learners interested in sustainability within the tech sector. This hands-on course guides you through the complete greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting process—from source identification, scope categories, boundary setting, data collection methods, emission factor selection, to emissions calculations and reporting—with a focus on technology-specific applications. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Through video lessons and a practical lab featuring an IT hardware manufacturer case study, you'll develop skills that enable you to measure, report on, and ultimately reduce the carbon footprint of IT operations and digital infrastructure. The course helps you understand the environmental impacts of technology while preparing you to address key sustainability questions that are increasingly important for regulatory compliance and stakeholder expectations in the tech industry.
Developed by OnePointFive in collaboration with Cisco Networking Academy, this course responds directly to the 60% increase in technology jobs requiring green skills.¹ Upon completion, you will earn a digital badge demonstrating your ability to distinguish between emission scopes, identify IT value chain emission sources, perform basic greenhouse gas calculations, and recommend reduction strategies specific to technology operations.
Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT is an entry-level course designed for IT professionals and learners interested in sustainability within the tech sector. This hands-on course guides you through the complete greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting process—from source identification, scope categories, boundary setting, data collection methods, emission factor selection, to emissions calculations and reporting—with a focus on technology-specific applications. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Through video lessons and a practical lab featuring an IT hardware manufacturer case study, you'll develop skills that enable you to measure, report on, and ultimately reduce the carbon footprint of IT operations and digital infrastructure. The course helps you understand the environmental impacts of technology while preparing you to address key sustainability questions that are increasingly important for regulatory compliance and stakeholder expectations in the tech industry.
Developed by OnePointFive in collaboration with Cisco Networking Academy, this course responds directly to the 60% increase in technology jobs requiring green skills.¹ Upon completion, you will earn a digital badge demonstrating your ability to distinguish between emission scopes, identify IT value chain emission sources, perform basic greenhouse gas calculations, and recommend reduction strategies specific to technology operations.