Rich Pennington's Badge Portfolio
Data Analytics II - Optimizing Energy and Sustainability with Data Analytics
Description
Objective:
The ability to understand where energy comes from, how buildings use energy and why these factors fit into the overall sustainability of our planet is an important and informative topic that is relevant to all of us. One of the greatest opportunities we have for cultivating sustainability and reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions lies in the buildings and structures that we use every day. This course prepares students for a deeper dive into using data analytics to discover, collaborate and problem solve through these concepts. This certificate is recognized by Trane.
Competencies
- Review data showing the history of how our planet and climate have changed.
- Analyze the current state of fossil fuel and renewable energy use and predicted trends.
- Study energy production and consumption data on local and global scales.
- Learn the importance of decarbonization and how net zero buildings can be achieved.
- Understand how energy efficiency in buildings and renewable energy are critical to limiting climate change.
- Have a foundation for continued learning around data, analytics, and sustainability.
Applicable Skills
Data Analytics I - Harnessing the Power of Data
Description
Objective:
The ability to recognize, analyze, and visualize data is imperative for you to communicate your findings and ideas. This certification gives examples of why your ability to leverage data is important, and you will begin to develop visual analytic skills by creating charts and graphs with user-friendly software. This certificate is recognized by Trane.
Competencies
- Learn to recognize and understand useful information within datasets.
- Develop a working skillset using data analysis software.
- Create charts, graphs and visuals to analyze data and identify relationships.
- Understand the story in the data and how to communicate it to others through visual charts and verbal explanations.
- Be able to leverage data analytics in their chosen field of study.
Applicable Skills
Decarbonization
Description
Objective:
Through completion of this course, students will understand both the historical and current data that illustrate the situation of the planet and our path present-day. By understanding how greenhouse gases are currently emitted into the atmosphere and the current trends of sustainable practices, we can develop solutions that accelerate the ability of companies and individuals to positively impact climate change. Together we can start to reverse the impact of carbon emissions. This certificate is recognized by Trane.
Competencies
- Understand what carbon is and how it affects the temperature of the planet
- Explore how existing fuel sources that involve burning of fossil fuels differ from renewable energy sources
- Build awareness of how energy conservation is our greatest opportunity to help reduce climate change
- Learn how new technologies can be implemented to help reduce energy consumption and limit climate change
- Explore the role that companies play in decarbonization
- Develop a foundation for continued learning around data, analytics, and sustainability