ABET Sustainability Microcredential: Empowering STEM Professionals to Lead with Purpose

The ABET Sustainability Microcredential is an online sustainability training program designed for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students and professionals who want to make a measurable impact on our world. Whether you’re just beginning your career or are an experienced practitioner, this self-paced program will strengthen your understanding of sustainability principles and equip you to apply them effectively within your organization and field. 


Through interactive modules, case studies and applied learning, you’ll explore how science, technology, engineering and mathematics intersect with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)—and how you can be a leader in building a sustainable future.

What You’ll Learn
This flexible 25-hour online training explores the challenges, opportunities and innovations driving sustainability in STEM.
You’ll gain foundational knowledge and practical skills through nine modules, including: 

  • An Introduction to the ABET Sustainability Microcredential 
  • Sustainability Science 
  • Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies of Sustainability in STEM 
  • Assessing Sustainability 

Throughout the program, you’ll engage with practical case studies that connect theory to practice—deepening your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Why Earn a Sustainability Microcredential?
By the end of this online sustainability training, you will be able to: 

  • Explain how STEM practices contribute to addressing environmental, economic and social challenges aligned with the UN SDGs 
  • Identify ethical and professional responsibilities in decision-making, recognizing the broader global, economic and societal impact of technical solutions 
  • Evaluate sustainable designs and their effects on environmental and cultural contexts, as well as public health, safety and welfare 
  • Integrate sustainability practices into organizational and professional settings, promoting a culture of responsibility and continuous improvement 


Who Should Enroll
This sustainability microcredential is ideal for: 

  • Students pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines 
  • Higher Education faculty and administrators curious to implement sustainability resources to students 
  • Early-career professionals looking to embed sustainability into their work 
  • Experienced practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of sustainable design, technologies and leadership 

If you’re passionate about advancing sustainability in science, engineering or technology-driven environments, this ABET online sustainability training is for you. 



Course Details

  • Format: 100% online and self-paced 
  • Time Commitment: Approximately 25 hours 
  • Access: Immediate access upon registration; complete within 12 months and retain content access for 18 months 
  • Technology: Accessible through ABET’s D2L Brightspace platform or the Pulse app for on-the-go learning 
  • Credential: Earn a verified ABET Sustainability Microcredential digital badge through Credly to showcase your achievement on LinkedIn and other professional platforms 

 
ABET’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future
In partnership with OES, ABET developed this online sustainability microcredential to cultivate environmental responsibility and ethical awareness throughout the global STEM community.
This initiative supports two of ABET’s Strategic Priorities (2023–2026): 

  1. Broadening global engagement, and 
  2. Expanding professional offerings that go beyond accreditation to prepare learners for a rapidly evolving workforce. 


While this microcredential does not impact ABET accreditation, it exemplifies ABET’s mission to promote quality and innovation in education—empowering professionals to lead with integrity, sustainability and purpose.