OnePointFive x Cisco Networking Academy: Empowering the Tech Workforce to Drive Decarbonization
Demand for green skills in tech has surged 60%, yet many IT professionals lack the expertise to measure and reduce their digital carbon footprint.
As industries transition to a low-carbon economy, organizations without green tech expertise risk falling behind competitors and face higher operational costs, while struggling to meet evolving regulatory demands.
To bridge this gap, OnePointFive and Cisco Networking Academy have partnered to launch Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting for IT—NetAcad’s first full sustainability course. This specialized training is extracted from OnePointFive Academy's eight-week sustainability skills accelerator program, which has already equipped hundreds of professionals across 50+ countries with critical climate skills. By distilling this proven curriculum into a focused IT-specific offering, this course helps IT teams reduce emissions, improve compliance, and attract top talent in a competitive market.
With Sustainability Specialist among LinkedIn’s Top 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs of 2025 and green-skilled professionals seeing hiring rates up to 80.3% higher in the U.S., investing in sustainability training now is a long-term strategic advantage.
How This Course Helps Your Organization
This hands-on, entry-level course provides IT professionals with the tools to support corporate sustainability goals. By learning how to quantify and manage emissions from IT operations, businesses can:
✔️ Reduce operational costs by reducing carbon footprints
✔️ Protect your bottom line by improving compliance with global sustainability regulations
✔️ Boost potential investments, risk management, and profitability with enhanced ESG reporting
✔️ Enhance retention, productivity, and profitability by aligning with employee values
Course Overview
Drawing from OnePointFive Academy’s practitioner-led curriculum, learns will engage with interactive video lessons and a real-world IT hardware manufacturer case study, to:
Identify emissions across the IT value chain
Distinguish between Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
Conduct basic greenhouse gas calculations
Develop IT-specific emissions reduction strategies
Understand sustainability reporting and compliance requirements
Flexible Learning for Maximum Impact
Available in both self-paced and instructor-led formats, the course integrates seamlessly into IT education programs. Whether used as a capstone project, supplemental learning after IT Essentials, or a standalone workshop, it delivers practical sustainability skills that drive business impact.
Key Features
1 hour of video lessons
1.5 hours hands-on interactive lab
No equipment required
Earn a digital credential, shareable on LinkedIn
Instructor training recommended, but not required
Opportunity to continue your sustainability journey with the full OnePointFive Academy program
Embed Sustainability into IT to Future-Proof Your Business
Sustainability in IT isn’t just good for the planet—it’s good for future-proofing business. By combining OnePointFive’s climate skills expertise with Cisco Networking Academy’s global reach, this course helps companies stay competitive, compliant, and prepared for the future. Lead the way in sustainable tech.
