Green IT

Looking to cut carbon emissions by using technology more sustainably? Our three short online modules show you how to make fast and impactful changes throughout your organisation.

Who is it for?

Anybody looking to understand what Green IT means and bring sustainability to your organisation - this course is for you.

How can I access it?

Purchase and gain access to this course via BCS's exclusive platform - Discover.

How much does it cost?

All individual courses are £36 incl. VAT

Course description

This course is made up of three modules. Choose the right module for you depending on whether you’d like to change your own behaviours or influence broader organisational strategy. Of course, you can take all three. Either way, you'll be able to put your learning into practice straightaway, with interactive content and instant feedback that makes learning easy and enjoyable.

At the end of each module, you’ll be able to put your knowledge to the test and gain a digital badge which you can use to prove that you’ve successfully completed your training.

 

What you'll learn:

Module 1 - Discovering Green IT: An introduction to technology sustainability

Choose this module if you're an individual looking to gain a basic understanding of Green IT and change your own behaviours.

Discover the importance of green IT, its historical relevance, and the need for sustainable technology. Learn about your own carbon footprint.

Module 2 – Driving Sustainability: Exploring green IT policies and their impact

Choose this module if you want to learn more about Green IT or need to influence strategic decisions within your organisation.

Dive into the world of green IT policies and learn about their impact on the environment and the tech industry. This course will equip you with the tools to understand and implement sustainable practices in your workplace.

Module 3 – Avoiding Greenwashing: Identifying and addressing the risks and roles in green IT

Choose this module if you want to understand Green IT within the context of an organisation or are responsible for sustainability or IT strategy.

Ensure your organisation is truly making a positive impact by learning how to identify the risks associated with green IT claims. Explore the interactions between technology, sustainability, and business.

If your role involves sustainability or IT strategy, we suggest you complete all 3 modules to develop an in-depth understanding.

Each module includes:

  • 60 minutes of on-demand training
  • Videos
  • Interactive elements to explore
  • Scenarios to connect the topics to your work
  • Access on mobile and desktop
  • Earn a digital badge on completion

Course content

3 modules • 3 knowledge tests • 60 minutes each

Module 1 - Discovering Green IT: An introduction to technology sustainability

The topics you’ll cover in this module are:

 

What is Green IT, and why is it important?

Explore the key components of Green IT and the effects it can have.

 

Reducing Waste

Learn about the closed-loop man process and the steps to take to reduce the carbon footprint of technology use.

 

Past. Present. Future.

Discover the history and current reality of energy consumption in the IT industry and how you can impact the future.

Module 2 – Driving Sustainability: Exploring green IT policies and their impact

The topics you’ll cover in this module are:

 

External and internal drivers

Explore the possible drivers of Green IT and the difference between sustainable practices and greenwashing.

 

Green IT Policy

Delve into an example green policy and learn how to reduce E-waste and create a carbon reduction plan.

 

ICT Contribution to carbon footprint

Learn how ICT impact the environment and how this can be measured.

Module 3 – Avoiding Greenwashing: Identifying and addressing the risks and roles in green IT

The topics you’ll cover in this module are:

 

What is greenwashing and how do you spot it?

Discover the Seven Deadly Sins of Greenwashing.

 

Roles in Green IT

Explore the roles involved in Green IT and the types of platform that can be used to track sustainability.

 

Green transformation and management

Learn about the steps in a Green IT transformation plan and the steps of a Green IT audit.

 

Green IT plan

Discover the key parts of a Green IT plan and how to implement one.

Purchase modules

Already a BCS member?: You can access your course via your MyBCS account.

Non member?: You can set up a free MyBCS account after purchase.

 

Module 1 - Discovering Green IT: An introduction to technology sustainability

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Module 2 – Driving Sustainability: Exploring green IT policies and their impact

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Module 3 – Avoiding Greenwashing: Identifying and addressing the risks and roles in green IT

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Training five or more people?

If you're interested in providing any of these modules for your team or wider organisation, please get in touch. Call our Customer Services team on (UK +44) 01793 417417 or make an enquiry and we’ll contact you.

 

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