A study in sustainable business can prepare the individual to make choices that protect the consumer and the environment without sacrificing profit or quality. Studies may highlight the risks and opportunities generally linked to business obligations, leading individuals to be agents of productive change.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.