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Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices for Skilled Trades XSUS 1122

Sustainable Business Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This program is currently fully funded (tuition-free) by the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education, exclusively for Trade Workers who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents residing in British Columbia. Its aim is to enhance trade worker knowledge and skills, empowering them to contribute to the advancement of a sustainable trades economy. Please contact tradeup@bcit.ca for more information and to reserve your seat in the course. The Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices for Skilled Trades course aims to transition traditional trade business practices to sustainable ones, ensuring long-term success in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Discover the transformative power of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into your trade and explore innovative strategies that align with your business goals and the needs of the planet. Most importantly, motivate and engage your team by demonstrating your commitment to ethical practices and community involvement. Join us and discover how you can build a brighter future for your trade business, your community, and our planet. ​

Prerequisite(s)

  • Skilled Trades Workers, Journeypersons, & Apprentices

Credits

1.5

Domestic fees

$864.00

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of XSUS 1122 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 69479

Duration

Tue Apr 30 - Tue May 28 (5 weeks)

  • 5 weeks
  • CRN 69479
  • Domestic fees $864.00
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 30 - May 28 Tue 09:00 - 12:00 Online
Instructor

Beatty Gillis

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$864.00

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. This course is synchronous, and requires participants to meet each and every week at a specific time. Please contact tradeup@bcit.ca for approval to register.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Understand the rise of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and sustainable business practices and the resulting opportunities for skilled trades and trades businesses
  • Understand leading practice and the potential for impact of trades and trades businesses
  • Investigate existing business processes that impact people and the planet
  • Explore how to integrate positive impacts on people and the planet​

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024

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