Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.
The world needs innovators who understand the importance of energy and water. Discover how these resources shape our world - and your career - with the Resourcefulness Digital Badge from The University of Texas at Austin and global energy expert, educator, and author Dr. Michael E. Webber. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or already leading in the field, this course gives you future-ready skills in conservation and sustainability. Free, flexible, and designed to help you stand out.
Take the first step toward a smarter, more sustainable future. Earn your badge, grow your expertise and help lead the way.
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Why Earn This Badge?
Gain the expertise employers are looking for in today’s energy and water workforce:
- Grasp the essentials of the energy–water nexus
- Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Build literacy in sustainability and conservation
- Earn a credential backed by The University of Texas at Austin
Who Is It For?
The Resourcefulness Digital Badge is designed for learners and professionals who want to deepen their understanding and make an impact:
- Students preparing for careers in STEM, sustainability or public service
- Educators seeking free professional development
- Professionals in energy, water, utilities or infrastructure
- Policymakers and civic leaders shaping sustainable communities
- Corporate teams focused on ESG and sustainability initiatives
- Lifelong learners curious about the environment and innovation
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and describe flows of energy and water.
- Identify different sources of water and energy.
- Interpret data in many forms to draw conclusions about emerging environmental trends.
- Analyze conclusions from the media, the scientific press and the popular press to identify biases in environmental reporting and research.
- Compare two viewpoints on an environmental issue, either local, regional, national or global.
- Synthesize information from individual research to generate a report or presentation focusing on a trend or issue related to energy and water.
- Evaluate individual and group environmental value systems, identifying evidence from all areas of knowledge to support a position that can be effectively communicated.
This program is proudly supported by Itron, Inc., working with us to inspire the next generation of innovators to create a more resourceful world.
