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Gain fluency in the concepts and language of sustainability to become a powerful advocate for change. Study mode Online Industry partners: EIT Notify me of upcoming dates Next start date Upcoming course dates to be announced. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites. However, some working experience in design, urban planning, or sustainability-related field is advised. Time commitment 6 weeks (8 - 10 hours per week) $1,900.00 Payment options Payment methods Level up your skills and qualifications as a digital native Teaming up with the best in industry, our Future Skills courses lean into the future of work to deliver the best in structured, mentor-supported, 100% online education. Why this course Who this course is for What you'll learn How it works About Regenerative Futures Institute Ready to navigate the complex world of sustainability with clarity and confidence? Eco-literacy is your guide to understanding the language, concepts, and dimensions of sustainability. This course offers an opportunity to explore the core principles and apply systems thinking, building the foundations you need to engage with today's challenges.  You’ll gain the awareness and skills to develop a new way of thinking and acting through a process of deep personal reflection. By exploring diverse perspectives, including Indigenous knowledge and non-Western worldviews and applying these insights to real-world challenges, you’ll develop the fluency to communicate with genuine impact and become a powerful advocate for change.  Whether you're a communications professional, company director, educator, community leader, or simply a curious thinker, this course will equip you with the mindset and tools to drive meaningful outcomes in your own context.  This course is ideal for professionals and leaders who want to apply eco-literacy to their work.  Practitioners in Leadership & Strategy: Mid- and senior-level professionals who want to strengthen their communication skills and apply systems thinking to sustainability challenges.  Professionals in Impact-Driven Fields: Individuals across education, urban development, environmental management, and policy-making who are motivated to align their work with regenerative values and community resilience.  Marketing & Communications Professionals: Those in marketing, PR, or brand management who want to authentically communicate for impact and align their organisation's message with a deeper understanding of sustainability.  Company Directors & Business Leaders: Non-executive directors and business leaders seeking a deeper understanding of sustainability to inform strategic oversight and drive purpose-led change.  By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:  Critically engage with frameworks of eco-literacy, ethical debates and sustainability policies to develop site-responsive practices  Reflect critically on the role of more-than-human actors in eco-literate publics, considering ecological interdependence and shared survival needs  Advocate for regenerative futures by communicating human–more-than-human connections to promote resilience and stewardship.    This is a practical, interdisciplinary course designed for professionals. Over six weeks, committing to approximately 9–10 hours per week, you'll move from foundational learning to practical application through a blend of self-paced lessons, interactive group sessions, and 1:1 mentor interactions.  The course concludes with a final personal eco-action, based on a project of your own choosing, making it directly relevant to your professional context.  The Regenerative Futures Institute works to find practical solutions that help rebuild and improve social, environmental, and economic systems, making the world fairer, more inclusive, and more sustainable for everyone. We use knowledge from different fields and bring together researchers, educators, industry experts, and communities to go beyond just reacting to global challenges - we aim to create lasting solutions that make a real difference. As a globally connected university, we combine local insights with international partnerships to speed up progress and make meaningful change. Building on decades of work for a sustainable planet, we also draw from Indigenous Knowledge to develop ethical leadership and just societies. We tackle big problems like climate change and inequality with proactive solutions. Whether it’s driving innovation, strengthening communities, sharing knowledge, or leading change - everyone has a role to play in shaping a better future. Course Overview Learn more about our Eco-Literacy course in the video below. Get RMIT credentialed After completing an RMIT Future Skills course, you will earn an RMIT credential which can be validated, recognised and shared on social media platforms. Course Structure Learn more about Eco-Literacy Collapse all sections Module 1: What is Sustainability + Explore the environmental, social, and economic pillars of sustainability and their impacts  Investigate circular economy, Doughnut Economics, and Permaculture through systems thinking for sustainability  Engage in discussions on eco-literacy, regeneration, and methods to reduce personal environmental pressures  Milestone: Reflect on your own consumption and resource use to identify key environmental pressures. Module 2: What is your impact on sustainability? + Gain insights into how countries, industries, and personal actions impact sustainability  Analyse ecological footprints to understand global and personal sustainability challenges  Discuss lifestyle impacts and explore strategies for taking collective action  In this week you’ll have a mentor check-in Milestone: Start an impact diary to analyse your lifestyle and identify opportunities for positive change. Module 3: The life paradigm + Critically reflect on the dominant life paradigm and examine personal values and goals  Explore concepts of happiness and wealth and their impact on sustainability  Investigate policies and regulations fighting greenwashing  Milestone: Reflect on your environmentally impactful behaviours over a seven-day period. Module 4: Alternative perceptions + Explore alternative perceptions and life paradigms, focusing on non-Western perspectives like ecological civilisation in China and Indigenous Australian views  Use systems thinking to compare natural and human systems, enhancing understanding of ecological interdependence  In this week you’ll have a mentor check-in.