
Training & Workforce Development
Empowering people at every level with the skills and confidence to lead sustainability from within.
Welcome to Our Knowledge Hub
We empower the workforce with the knowledge and confidence to lead sustainable change—on set, in the office, and across the entertainment industry.
Who is training for? Production teams, department hands, event staff, sustainability leads & anyone interested in advancing their knowledge & action on sustainability.
Team training (in-person or virtual)
Custom curriculum for crew, staff, and executives
Workshops, seminars, and certifications
Peer learning groups and leadership development
Resources for internal ambassadors and champions
Build a Strategy. Yes, That’s Right!
Feeling pressure to act on sustainability, but not sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve thought:
“We don’t have time for sustainability.”
“We don’t have the budget or resources.”
“Where do we even start?”
…You’re not alone!
This cohort-based training course was designed to help companies like yours move from uncertainty to action.
In just four 90-minute sessions, you’ll learn how to build a practical, customized sustainability strategy without getting lost in jargon, guesswork, or greenwashing.
Learn more about our upcoming courses!
Train with our Partner, US Green Building Council California
Get Certified! Co-created by Zena Harris of Green Spark Group, Adam Ereth of Ereth Environmental, and the USGBC-CA, the Sustainable Production for Entertainment Certification (SPEC) is a foundational for all who work in the entertainment industry value chain, including all positions, roles, responsibilities, and affiliations in Music, Sports, and Film/TV.
Let’s Create Bespoke Training Courses
Are you looking for something unique to your organization? Whether that’s in a classroom or on a production set, Green Spark Group can help you with that. We will tailor a bespoke training module or class to your specific needs, for a few hours, a few days, or longer.
Reach out to us with your ideas and questions, and let’s collaborate!
The Spark is your introduction to sustainability mindset on production. Learn the basics of systems thinking and explore the topics of materials, food and hydration, energy, fuel, and waste to advance sustainable production! This course was created to spark your thinking - and give you the knowledge you need to assess a situation with a sustainability mindset. It is an overview, not a deep dive - that will come later. We believe in empowering people to make good decision
Bundle The Spark and The Production Office. Learn more and save!
Online Courses for Film/TV Production
The Production Office is the heart of a production and has the power to positively influence every other aspect of sustainability on set. Get the scoop on how to go green in an office environment from those who have done it! You're in for a treat! We know that the Production Office is a complex space with lots of moving parts, people, and goals. The plethora of knowledge in this course comes from people who have worked in production offices and successfully implemented sustainability strategies