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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Each module includes videos, knowledge quizzes, downloadable materials, and links to reach out to your instructor. You will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the free course.

    1. Lesson 1: Welcome to the Going Green & Going Smart Certificate Program

    2. Lesson 2: What Is Sustainability?

    3. Lesson 3: The 3 Pillars of Business Sustainability

    4. Lesson 4: How Sustainable Practices Make a Difference Over Time

    5. Lesson 5: The Bottom Line - The Cost of Doing Nothing

    6. Lesson 6: The Benefits of Energy Efficiency

    7. Quick Survey: Do You Have a Sustainability Plan?

    1. Lesson 1: Benefits of a Small Business Sustainability Plan

    2. Lesson 2: Creating a Vision for Your Sustainability Plan & Identifying Your Needs

    3. Lesson 3: How to Identify Sustainability Goals for Your Small Business

    4. Lesson 4: How to Implement Your Sustainability Plan in Your Small Business

    1. Lesson 1: Understanding Sustainability in the Workplace & Assessing Areas of Opportunity

    2. Lesson 2: HVAC - A Breath of Fresh Air for Customers and Employees

    3. Lesson 3: Water Conservation - How to Make Small Changes to Preserve and Conserve Water

    4. Lesson 4: Lighting - Bright Ideas to Illuminate Your Workplace

    5. Lesson 5: Work Equipment - Tame Your Most Expensive Tools

    6. Lesson 6: Zero Waste - How to Manage Waste and Create a ‘Zero Waste’ Workplace

    7. Lesson 7: Smart Energy Devices - Technology to Simplify Your Business

    8. Quiz: Test Your Energy Efficiency Knowledge

    1. Lesson 1: What is a Green Marketing Plan?

    2. Lesson 2: How to Promote Your Green Efforts to Attract More Business

    3. Lesson 3: Green is the New Green - Consumer Industry Data Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know

    1. Lesson 1: Review - Going Green & Going Smart Program

    2. Lesson 2: Money-Saving Programs & Rebates With APS

    3. Lesson 3: Working with APS - Diverse Supplier Program and Trade Ally Resources

    4. Lesson 4: Conclusion - Additional Resources for Your Small Business

    5. Final Survey & Receive Your Certificate of Completion

About this course

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  • 27 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

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The Going Green & Going Smart Program powered by APS helps small businesses in Arizona gain the right tools to save money and energy for a cleaner, greener community. This private learning community is designed to help participants of the program with questions, ideas, and provide a space for other small business owners to collaborate.
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About Your Instructor

Program Manager & Instructor Edgar Olivo

EDGAR RAFAEL OLIVO is a bilingual business mentor to CEOs, Entrepreneurs, & Leaders on Sustainability, DEI, & Economy. He’s a non-profit executive who is passionate about education. He is certified in finance and data analytics and holds a business degree from Arizona State University.

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