Discover the transformative power of green chemistry with Beyond Benign’s online professional development courses, offered each summer over 3–8 weeks and designed for educators seeking to transform their teaching practices. Equivalent to 48 credit-hours, these courses are expertly led by Beyond Benign’s Certified Lead Teachers—educators with extensive experience in teaching green chemistry and developing innovative curricula.
These courses are designed not only to support professional growth but also to empower educators to drive meaningful change. Participants leave the courses equipped to incorporate green chemistry into their classrooms, update labs to be safer and more sustainable, and inspire students to critically engage with environmental and sustainability challenges. Past participants praised the courses for their well-structured content, actionable resources, and profound impact on their teaching.
Join Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Community this summer and be part of the movement shaping a sustainable future!
online courses
Registration open through June 2, 2026
1-CREDIT COURSES
SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE: CONTEXTUALIZING CHEMISTRY THROUGH SAFER HANDS-ON LABS
TIMING: June 8th, 2026– June 29th, 2026
AUDIENCE:
Middle and High School School Science Teachers
SYNCHRONOUS COURSE DATES:
- TBA in February 2026
COST:
$150 to enroll*
Additional cost for 3 optional grad level re-licensure credits from Adams State University.
ADVANCED GREEN CHEMISTRY: CONNECTIONS TO OUR WORLD
TIMING: June 8th, 2026 – August 3rd, 2026
AUDIENCE:
High School Chemistry Teachers
(Pre-Req: Intro to Green Chemistry)
SYNCHRONOUS COURSE DATES:
- TBA in February 2026
COST:
$475 to enroll*
Additional cost for 3 optional grad level re-licensure credits from Adams State University.
3-CREDIT ONLINE COURSES
INTRODUCTION TO GREEN CHEMISTRY FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
TIMING: June 8th, 2026 – August 3rd, 2026
AUDIENCE:
High School Chemistry Teachers
SYNCHRONOUS CLASS DATES:
- TBA in February 2026
COST:
$475 to enroll*
Additional costs for 3 optional grad level re-licensure credits from Adams State University
BEYOND BENIGN GREEN CHEMISTRY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
WHEN: September – December, 2026 (following completion of Advanced Green Chemistry)
AUDIENCE: New York State High School Lab-Based Science Teachers (Pre-Req: Advanced Green Chemistry Course)
COST: Free to NYS High School Lab-Based Science Teachers
Additional costs for 1 optional grad level re-licensure credits from Adams State University
DEADLINE: Apply by June 1, 2026






