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SEA Study Guide

The most comprehensive preparation tool for the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) credential exam (formerly the ISSP-SA), the SEA Study Guide walks readers through the Core Sustainability Concepts tested by the SEA exam. The SEA Study Guide is organized into 10 detailed but digestible chapters. Whether you are a seasoned professional or part-time sustainability practitioner, you will find value in this digital Study Guide as our primary resource to help prospective credential-holders prepare for the Sustainability Excellence Associate exam.

This study guide is a tool to help you study for the exam, but use of this tool does not guarantee passing the SEA exam. [Read disclaimer.] 

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  • 10 chapters (211 pages) covering key sustainability concepts:

    1. Issues, Trends, Impacts, and Perspectives 

    2. Social Justice, Impact, and Responsibility 

    3. Frameworks and Principles 

    4. Systems Thinking and Interdependencies 

    5. Business Case for Sustainability Practices

    6. History of Sustainability 

    7. Global Institutions and Initiatives

    8. Regulations and Policy 

    9. Standards, Protocols, and Certifications 

    10. Tools and Technology

  • A Glossary of Terms with over 200 key terms that should be in the vocabulary of any well-qualified sustainability professional

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Non-Member Price: $150
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