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Course Detail: SAV-1000 - Sustainability Operations in Airports
Overview
Aviation is a sector that has made significant changes in implementing sustainability approaches. The aviation industry will continue to include sustainability practices in its operations, following the three pillars - Environment, Society and Economy. Airports are complex systems vital for the aviation industry and its activities. This course identifies the role of sustainability in airport operations.
Who should attend?
This course is intended to add actionable value for airport managers, aviation leaders, policymakers, and professionals in the field of air transportation and sustainability.
Course Benefits
This course addresses standards to reduce airports' environmental footprint, including net zero emissions schemes, energy efficiency and renewable energy sources plans, noise performance evaluation and waste and water management, among others. Hence, airport professionals must learn how to apply sustainable practices in everyday operations and working tasks. Sustainability must be holistically applied in any organizational environment. This course will support airport professional experts in learning what sustainability means for airport operations, how to apply it, and the benefits of sustainability in airport operations.
Key Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Identify the initiatives for sustainable airports.
- Apply ISO standards with a focus on ISO 14001/50001.
- Evaluate the factors that make airport facilities able to operate sustainably.
- Examine the factors to create corporate sustainability management systems for airports.
- Identify the role of leadership for a sustainable culture in airport operations.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered over one month in a flexible virtual format, combining live instruction with self-paced coursework.
- EagleVision (powered by Zoom): Our virtual classroom technology for live, interactive sessions. Engage directly with professors and classmates in real-time during scheduled lectures. All live sessions are recorded and made available to participants in the event that a session is missed.
- Canvas: A modern, cloud-based learning platform accessible from any device. Access course materials, submit assignments, and collaborate on discussion boards at your own pace.
Online EagleVision sessions are held on four Saturdays over the course of one month, with each session meeting for five hours. Sessions are supported by asynchronous Canvas activities between classes. Upcoming course dates and times are listed in the Session Information section below. Class times may be adjusted based on the regions from which participants are joining to accommodate different time zones.
This course may be completed independently or combined with other eligible courses to fulfill the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Aviation (GCA).
Graduate Certificate in Aviation
The Graduate Certificate in Aviation (GCA) is designed for aviation professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge and management capabilities within the global aviation industry, with particular emphasis on the Asia and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions.
Designed for professionals across airports, airlines, air navigation service providers, aircraft management, banking and finance, and other aviation-related sectors, the program develops practical knowledge and skills for managing aviation organizations and applying fundamental business and operational concepts within a global industry.
GCA Learning Package
Participants planning to complete the Graduate Certificate in Aviation can take advantage of the GCA Learning Package, which includes enrollment in any five (5) eligible GCA courses for a discounted total fee of USD 3,600-a USD 400 saving compared with enrolling in five courses individually. To purchase the GCA Learning Package, select it from the price drop-down menu below.