"A green, renewable energy economy isn't some pie-in-the-sky, far-off future, it is now. It is creating jobs, now… and it can create millions of additional jobs and entire new industries if we act now."

There's a niche for you in the varied and growing green industry. Driven by increasing interest in sustainability and the move toward stricter governmental regulation, the green industries are poised for major growth. Employers in the diverse range of industries that will be leading the growth of green will be looking to hire people with green knowledge and green training - will you be ready? 

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers practical training in key growth areas of the green industry:

• Green Building Construction
  (5 courses required)
  Learn practical skills and knowledge that will position you for good jobs in the growing green building industry. All courses are taught by professionals in the construction industry.
  
  
•  Green Energy Management
  (5 courses required)
  With a broad understanding of energy efficient technologies - from wind and wave to solar and bi-algae - you'll find your fit in this varied and growing industry.
  
  
•  Sustainable Practices
  Learn the skills you need to take a proactive role in green initiatives, whether that's greening a home to increase its market value, or defining and implementing a green initiative at work.

View SDSU's Green Event 2009 Presentations

Hear about sustainability by Vincent Mudd, one of our green energy instructors.

San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies was the first in the nation to offer professional certificates in the green industry.

While others have started going green, we’re already growing green!