A modified program schedule. A new experience you'll love.
CREATING NEW & SAFE OPTIONS FOR YOUR EDUCATION ABROAD
A modified program schedule. A new experience you'll love.
LEARN NOW, TRAVEL LATER
Our two-part, modified program schedule introduces online course delivery and a separate travel component once it's clear to travel again.
SAFE & EFFECTIVE
A safe way to gain the knowledge of renewable energy and sustainability from industry leaders and local professors. Expand your knowledge from a remote location anywhere in the world.
CREATING NEW & SAFE OPTIONS FOR YOUR EDUCATION ABROAD
A modified program schedule. A new experience you'll love.
LEARN NOW, TRAVEL LATER
Our two-part, modified program schedule introduces online course delivery and a separate travel component once it's clear to travel again.
SAFE & EFFECTIVE
A safe way to gain the knowledge of renewable energy and sustainability from industry leaders and local professors. Expand your knowledge from a remote location anywhere in the world.
STAY ON TRACK
Your education and professional development shouldn't wait. Don't delay the resume boost you planned to have this winter with our online course delivery.
TRAVEL FOMO-FREE
You won't miss a thing. The travel component completes the hands-on learning and experience abroad. We'll provide you with a custom itinerary that guarantees the same activities of a traditional program.
Secure with confidence
You can secure your spot with confidence knowing that if your program is affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions, we offer flexible terms for you to switch your program or receive a full-credit towards a future program.
We want you to have peace of mind when choosing The GREEN Program for your preferred experience abroad. Our priority is to ensure you have a safe and impactful experience with us.
Part 1: Online Course Delivery
Unpacking clean energy innovations before packing your bags.
Complete the online course at our own pace. Learn from our international faculty who are industry professionals in renewable energy and sustainable development.
Upcoming Course Dates:
September 20 - October 11, 2021 (Enrollment Closed)
NEW! Dec 27, 2021-Jan 17, 2022
NEW! March 21-April 11, 2022
Course Outcomes
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of various renewable energy technologies, its challenges and innovations in Iceland, and how it relates to global perspectives in the industry.
Analyze Global
Parallels & Differences
Become familiar with the basics geophysical forces that have shaped Iceland's current economic, energy potential, and societal standards. Students will be able to analyze the parallels between Iceland's energy sector and development in other parts of the world. Gain an understanding of the importance of matching the choice of sustainable energy solutions to local conditions.
Energy &
Environmental Policy
Learn about Iceland's unique energy and environmental policies. Gain knowledge of environmental policy as how it relates to a country that relies on the renewable energy industry. Students will expand their ability to understand changes in governmental policies and how global externalities should be incorporated into energy and environmental policies.
Designing Renewables Responsibly
Gain a good understanding of true potential of hydropower and geothermal energy, its strengths and limitations. Students will be capable of understanding what it takes to generate hydroelectricity, and the importance of designing power plants in a responsible way, considering overall social and environmental impact.
Innovations for a Sustainable Future
Transportation is one of the only sectors in Iceland that is not utilizing renewable energy. Meet the innovator from Iceland's Transportation Authority who is introducing biofuels to Iceland's transportation industry. Discover and explore real-world business solutions for renewable energy innovations and what it takes to scale.
Critical Dialogue &
Global Perspectives
Gain a critical global perspective that is demanded by organizations and corporations today. Build experience working with a diverse and interdisciplinary cohort and discuss the state of sustainable development and renewable energy in the present and future.
Early Access to Sustainability
Jobs & Internships
Join a global network of more than 3,200 young professionals and TGP Alumni. Connect with sustainability jobs and internship opportunities, mentorship, and professional development resources with early access to TGP's Alumni Network.
Travel with TGP on a custom program to experience #onlyonthegreenprogram moments.
Participants can select which travel date works best for them:
December 12 - 19, 2021
January 3 - 10, 2022
June 13-20, 2022
Travel will be dependent on CDC and travel regulations.
Learn by doing
Get up close and personal with impacts of climate change on a glacier walk. Learn about the basics of glaciology and the repercussions if we lose our planet's largest source of fresh water. 99% of TGP alumni say that their TGP experience has refined their sense of purpose: professionally, academically, and personally.
Learn by doing
Get up close and personal with impacts of climate change on a glacier walk. Learn about the basics of glaciology and the repercussions if we lose our planet's largest source of fresh water. 99% of TGP alumni say that their TGP experience has refined their sense of purpose: professionally, academically, and personally.
Discover unparalleled access
Bring your classes to life and gain unparalleled access into Iceland's leading hydroelectric, geothermal, and biofuel facilities. Meet the industry professionals who are leading the way with renewable energy innovations. It's the opportunity to gain professional practice, demonstrate leadership to challenge existing norms, and decision making.
The Capstone Project is the ultimate opportunity to apply your knowledge and design-thinking skill sets to solve real-world challenges in sustainable development. Work with diverse and interdisciplinary cohorts to turn your passion into progress. Develop an understanding of sustainability concepts, methodologies, and real-world challenges to apply a systems thinking lens to viewing the SDGs. You'll have the opportunity to challenge the status quo in your capstone project, discover feasibility, and approach problem solving with a creative and innovative mindset for positive social change.
Gain skill sets for the 21st century workforce
The Capstone Project is the ultimate opportunity to apply your knowledge and design-thinking skill sets to solve real-world challenges in sustainable development. Work with diverse and interdisciplinary cohorts to turn your passion into progress. Develop an understanding of sustainability concepts, methodologies, and real-world challenges to apply a systems thinking lens to viewing the SDGs. You'll have the opportunity to challenge the status quo in your capstone project, discover feasibility, and approach problem solving with a creative and innovative mindset for positive social change.
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