Sustainability can be defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, while ensuring a balance between economic growth, environmental care and social well-being.
The Sustainability Practitioner is a certification intended for professionals seeking to validate their advanced knowledge of Sustainability.
The Sustainability Practitioner certification exam is based on the best-known and most widely-used ISO Standards.
The exam covers topics such as Key Terms and Definitions, Sustainability and Sustainable Development, The Benefits of Sustainability, Sustainability Principles and Practices, Sustainability frameworks (The Triple Bottom Line - The Three Pillars of Sustainability, The Three-Legged Stool, and Sustainability Science), Ecological Footprint, The Main Drivers of Ecosystem Change, Clean Energy Solutions (e.g., Renewable Energy, Energy Conservation, and Waste Management and Recycling), The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Sustainability Leadership and Governance, and International Standards in Sustainability Management (ISO 14001, ISO 26000, ISO 26000, ISO 31000, ISO 37000, ISO 37301, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001), Certifications in Sustainability (Forest Stewardship Council and The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ), Management The Business Sustainability Framework, Sustainability Reporting, and Global Economic Trends). .
The Sustainability Practitioner certification exam is an online, closed-book, and remotely-proctored exam. It includes 40 questions and the passing score is 70%. You will have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
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Exam code |
ITC-082 |
Launch date |
February 28, 2023 |
Exam description |
The Sustainability Practitioner exam tests the advanced candidate knowledge of Sustainability in accordance with ISO Standards. |
Current version |
1.0 |
Exam format |
Multiple choice; Computer-based; Closed book; Online Proctored Exam |
Number of questions |
40 questions |
Passing score |
70% (28 out of 40) |
Exam duration |
60 minutes |
Level |
Advanced |
Languages |
English |
Exam description |
The exam covers topics such as Key Terms and Definitions, Sustainability and Sustainable Development, The Benefits of Sustainability, Sustainability Principles and Practices, Sustainability frameworks (The Triple Bottom Line - The Three Pillars of Sustainability, The Three-Legged Stool, and Sustainability Science), Ecological Footprint, The Main Drivers of Ecosystem Change, Clean Energy Solutions (e.g., Renewable Energy, Energy Conservation, and Waste Management and Recycling), The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Sustainability Leadership and Governance, and International Standards in Sustainability Management (ISO 14001, ISO 26000, ISO 26000, ISO 31000, ISO 37000, ISO 37301, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001), Certifications in Sustainability Management (Forest Stewardship Council and The Occupational Safety and Health Administration), The Business Sustainability Framework, Sustainability Reporting, and Global Economic Trends). |
RECOMMENDED HOURS OF STUDY |
32 hours |
Bloom's Taxonomy |
Level 2 (Understanding), Level 3 (Applying), Level 4 (Analyzing), and Level 5 (Evaluating) |
Recommended reading |
• ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems - Requirements with guidance for use
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Prerequisites |
Pass the ITC-080: Sustainability Foundation exam. |
Recommended experience |
Six months of work experience in Sustainability |
Validity period |
Lifetime |
Domains | Weight |
---|---|
1. Terms and definitions |
10% |
2. The Benefits of Sustainability |
10% |
3. Sustainability Principles and Practices |
10% |
4. Sustainability Frameworks |
15% |
5. Clean Energy |
10% |
6. The UN Sustainable Development Goals |
10% |
7. Sustainability Leadership and Governance |
10% |
8. International Standards in Sustainability Management |
15% |
9. Sustainability Reporting |
10% |
Total | 100% |
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There are no prerequisites to take the exams. ITCERTS recommends that candidates have at least six months of work experience in the area that the certification exam covers.
If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the first attempt, there is no waiting period between the first and the second attempt. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt, the candidate must wait at least 7 days before retaking the exam for a third time. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than three times per year (12 months).
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Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory.
Our exams are currently available in English and Portuguese.
Exams are delivered online (Online Proctored Exams) and can be taken from anywhere in the world.
ITCERTS certifications are considered good-for-life and do not expire.
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