For colleges, universities, and early-career learners exploring sustainability careers.
Green Careers & Skills
for a Net Zero Future
Course Level:
Foundational
Course Length (Hours):
2.0
Delivery Format:
Online self-paced or in-house live
Proof of Learning:
Certificate of completion included
Course Overview
Net zero isn’t just a policy goal, it’s a growing sector filled with opportunity. This course introduces students, graduates, and career changers to the real skills, jobs, and pathways shaping the UK’s green economy.
Designed for use by further education institutions, universities, and training providers, it goes beyond theory to showcase real roles, real projects, and real employer needs, including energy, retrofit, transport, and nature-based sectors.
Who This Course is For
College and university students (16+)
Career changers entering sustainability
Employability coordinators and careers teams
Interns, graduates, and apprentices in related disciplines
What You’ll Gain
A practical overview of green job sectors in the UK
Understanding of core green skills and where to get them
Insight into local authority, housing, and consultancy careers
Links to live job boards, funding schemes, and internships
Templates for CVs and cover letters tailored to green roles
Modules:
Module 1:
What is a Green Job?
From tree planting to carbon accounting and unpacking the green skills spectrum
Module 3:
Skills You’ll Need (and Where to Learn Them)
Core skills in demand and how to gain them affordably
Includes: Skills Builder Framework for Net Zero
Module 5:
Your Net Zero Career Plan
A 3-month, 6-month and 12-month roadmap you can personalise
Module 2:
Where the Jobs Are
Retrofit, energy, nature, data - key sectors and their growth
Includes: Green Careers Sector Map
Module 4:
Applying for Roles in Sustainability
How to stand out, even with limited experience
Includes: CV & Cover Letter Templates
Resources Included
Green Careers Sector Map
Skills Builder for Net Zero Careers
Editable CV & Cover Letter Templates
Certificate of Completion
This course is CPD-aligned and structured for strategic professional development.
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