Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting is becoming essential across every industry. However, IT has often been left out of the conversation. That’s why climate education leader One Point Five Academy has partnered with Cisco Networking Academy to create the “Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT” course. This free course helps IT professionals acquire the skills to measure, report, and reduce emissions associated with data centers, cloud infrastructure, and computing hardware—ensuring IT teams are equipped to support their organizations’ sustainability goals.
What’s in the “Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT” course?
One Point Five Academy specializes in helping learners break into green careers, while Cisco Networking Academy focuses on preparing learners for the IT field, making them a powerful combination. This entry-level course draws from OnePointFive Academy’s comprehensive eight-week sustainability skills accelerator program and takes just two to three hours total.
It’s available as either self-paced or instructor-led and can be used as a standalone workshop or as supplemental learning, and includes:
- 1 hour of video lessons
- 1.5 hours of interactive lab work
- Instructor-led training available
- Earn a digital Credly badge, shareable on LinkedIn
The course teaches you:
- The basics of GHG accounting
- What Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are, and how to distinguish between them
- How to conduct basic greenhouse gas calculations
- IT-specific emissions reduction strategies
- Sustainability reporting and compliance requirements
- An IT-specific case study on an IT hardware manufacturer
Who is Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT for?
This short course is ideal for:
• IT professionals looking to build green skills
• Sustainability professionals trying to understand tech emissions
• College and vocational students in IT, business, or environmental science
• Career changers transitioning into ESG and climate-related roles
Do I need to know anything about GHG accounting?
No prior knowledge of GHG accounting is required—just curiosity and interest in the intersection of IT and sustainability.
Which jobs are GHG accounting-related?
This course aligns with a growing set of sustainability-related job roles, including:
• ESG Data Analyst
• IT Operations Manager with a sustainability lens
• Technology Consultant (climate or ESG focus)
• Data Center Sustainability Specialist
Is “Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT” tied to a Cisco certification?
While Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT isn’t tied to a formal Cisco certification, it does give you a validated Credly badge to prove to employers you’ve learned valuable information and lays a strong foundation for further study.
This course also serves as a great launchpad for Networking Academy’s broader IT curriculum. Courses like Networking Basics and Cybersecurity Essentials are natural next steps once you earn your Credly badge.
Start learning for free today
You can get started with the self-paced version of Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT today or locate an in-person, instructor-led course near you.
What do you think about IT’s role in sustainability? Do you see a gap in GHG Accounting for IT education? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
A More Sustainable Future for Africa: Cisco’s Role in Bridging the Digital Divide
Sign up for Cisco U. | Join the Cisco Learning Network today for free.
Follow Cisco Learning & Certifications
X | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube
Use #CiscoU and #CiscoCert to join the conversation.
Share:
