SLEP 1 · Certificate course · Registration deadline 6 September 2026
Foundations of Sustainable Living: from sustainability knowledge to sustainable action
- Dates
- 7–11 September 2026
- Format
- Five live sessions · Zoom
- Duration
- Approx. 1 hour each
- Award
- Professional certificate
Course overview
Translate principles into practice
A five-session live online course from LiveGreen Academy's Sustainable Living Education Program (SLEP), designed to help professionals translate sustainability principles into practical action in their professions and communities.
This course is part of LGA's Sustainable Living Education Program (SLEP) and prepares professionals from diverse fields to promote, facilitate, and encourage sustainable living and responsible consumer behavior. It connects sustainability principles with values, lifestyle choices, consumer behavior, professional practice, and evidence-based advocacy.
LiveGreen Academy is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
Why this course matters
Sustainability cuts across everything
Sustainability is increasingly becoming a cross-cutting priority in education, workplaces, communities, and professional practice. This course provides the foundational knowledge and practical perspective needed to translate sustainability principles into everyday decisions, behaviors, services, and community action.
Who should enroll
Professionals and postgraduates
- University educators and trainers
- Other professionals, postgraduate students, and early-career professionals interested in sustainable living and SDG-related competencies
Course format
When and where sessions run
- Dates
- 7–11 September 2026
- Format
- Five live online learning sessions
- Platform
- Zoom
- Duration
- Approx. 1 hour each
Session timings — Pakistan: 7:00–8:00 PM · Philippines: 10:00–11:00 PM · U.S. Eastern (EDT): 10:00–11:00 AM.
Meet our team
Course director and speakers
Dr. Rubina Hakeem
Course Director · CEO, LiveGreen Academy
Home economist, nutrition scientist, educator, and researcher (USA).
Mr. Zia Ur Rehman
Speaker · SDG-12 Hub Chair (UNAI), Head of Sustainability at NUST
Pakistan.
Mr. Amiel Isaac Del Rosario
Speaker · Instructor, University of Southeastern Philippines
Philippines.
Dr. Joseph W. Dorsey
Speaker · Director, Food Sustainability and Security, Patel College of Global Sustainability
USA.
Course schedule
Session by session
| Date | Day | Contributor | Session topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2026 | Mon | Dr. Rubina Hakeem | Introduction to LiveGreen Academy and SLEP |
| 7 Sep 2026 | Mon | Mr. Zia Ur Rehman | Introduction to Sustainable Living & the SDGs |
| 8 Sep 2026 | Tue | Mr. Zia Ur Rehman | Sustainable Living Values and Lifestyle Choices |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Wed | Mr. Amiel Isaac Del Rosario | Consumer Behaviours & Sustainability |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Thu | Dr. Joseph W. Dorsey | Role of Individuals, Educators & Professionals in Sustainable Development |
| 11 Sep 2026 | Fri | Dr. Joseph W. Dorsey | Recent Research Evidence on Sustainable Lifestyle Behaviors & Consumer Decision-Making |
| 11 Sep 2026 | Fri | Dr. Rubina Hakeem | Concluding Remarks |
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to
- Explain the principles and importance of sustainable living and the SDGs.
- Analyze relationships between personal choices and sustainable development outcomes.
- Evaluate the role of consumers and professionals in promoting sustainable living.
- Advocate for sustainable living practices using evidence-based arguments.
Key topics
What the course covers
- Introduction to sustainable living and the SDGs
- Sustainable living, values, and lifestyle choices
- Consumer behaviour and sustainability
- Role of individuals, educators, and professionals in sustainable development
- Recent research evidence on sustainable lifestyle behaviour and consumer decision-making
Course fees
Standard and access rates
LiveGreen Academy offers a Standard Rate and an Access Rate to support wider participation. Participants may select the Access Rate according to their circumstances — including participants from low- and middle-income countries or lower-resource communities, individuals with limited personal or household income, and those experiencing financial hardship.
Professionals
Standard Rate US$99 · Access Rate US$49
Postgraduate students & early-career professionals
Standard Rate US$59 · Access Rate US$19
For registered participants
After you register
- Payment confirmation — keep the payment receipt sent by Stripe after a successful payment.
- Course access — Zoom joining information and participant instructions will be sent to your registered email address before the course.
- Course communication — check your inbox, spam, and promotions folders for messages from LiveGreen Academy.
- Use the same email address for all course communication, so registration and payment records can be matched.
Support: info@livegreenacademy.com
Questions
Before you register
How does this course fit the wider series?
It is part of LGA's Sustainable Living Education Program (SLEP) and introduces the principles, values, and practices the later modules build on.
Who is it designed for?
University educators and trainers, other professionals, postgraduate students, and early-career professionals interested in sustainable living and SDG-related competencies.
What if the Standard Rate is a barrier for me?
Select the Access Rate according to your circumstances — it exists for participants from low- and middle-income countries or lower-resource communities, those with limited income, and those experiencing financial hardship.
Registration deadline 6 September 2026
Understand sustainability. Influence choices. Facilitate change.
Complete the registration form and proceed to the payment option that matches your selected participant category and rate.