Advanced Certificate in Sustainability and Sustainable Businesses
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This programme is conducted on-campus.
Please refer to respective modules for dates.
SMU
Who Should Attend
- Professionals with a minimum of two years of working experience
- Anyone keen on deepening their skills and knowledge in corporate sustainability or seeking a career change
Overview
In Singapore, the movement towards sustainability has begun accelerating on several fronts: from smart logistics and master planning to the increase in demand for smart and green buildings. This complements the Government’s efforts to establish Singapore as a sustainable city.
Organisations are also embracing and integrating sustainability in their operations to be in line with the Singapore Exchange’s ‘comply or explain’ ruling, or to mitigate the impact of the upcoming carbon tax. This resonates with one of the seven key strategies recommended by the Committee of the Future Economy.
Globally, businesses are recognising the opportunities and benefits of adopting corporate sustainability. The emerging green sector is poised for growth in years to come and is increasingly being regarded as a sector with job opportunities in areas such as renewable energy. To take on jobs in this sector, it is important that its working people be equipped with the relevant skills.
Equip yourself with the right skills to take advantage of career opportunities in the green sector through the Advanced Certificate in Sustainability and Sustainable Business – a joint programme organised by UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) and SMU Academy.
The Advanced Certificate in Sustainability and Sustainable Businesses Programme is a 12-day programme held over four months.
UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) is the Singapore chapter of the United Nations Global Compact.
As the national lead agency promoting corporate sustainability, GCNS provides an ecosystem for companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take actions to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through various platforms for multi-stakeholder engagement and collective action, GCNS advances the stewardship of sustainable business practices and Singapore’s national agenda of becoming a regional sustainable business hub. In addition, GCNS nurtures the next generation of responsible business leaders through its youth initiatives. GCNS is a stakeholder of the Global Reporting Initiative and supports the Singapore chapter of the World Bank Group's Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC).
Learning Objectives
- Broaden and deepen your understanding of key corporate sustainability concepts and frameworks
- Acquire skills to write your sustainability reports and calculate your organisation’s carbon footprint
- Application-oriented pedagogies Incorporating practical learning experiences through in-class activities and discussions using a wide range of case studies
- Network with like-minded individuals from the sustainability community
Topic/Structure
To achieve the Advanced Certificate in Sustainability and Sustainable Businesses, participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy:
Module 1: Introduction to Sustainability and Strategic Community Investment
Module 2: Environmental & Carbon Management For a Sustainable Economy
Module 3: Sustainable Supply Chain and the Circular Economy
Module 4: Governance, Labour, Human Rights Management and Business Integrity
Module 5: Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing
Module 6: Sustainability Reporting and Strategic Communication
Assessment
Participants are required to complete an assignment-based project.
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of all 6 modules, participants will be awarded a digital Advanced Certificate in Sustainability and Sustainable Businesses.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
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$3,139.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$1,219.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$3,139.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$1,219.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,219.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,219.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$10,464 (No Funding) |
$10,464 (No Funding) |
$10,464 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
- SkillsFuture Credit
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Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual). - Workfare Skills Support Scheme
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From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
| Modules | Next Intake |
|---|---|
| Module 1: Introduction to Sustainability and Strategic Community Investment | 14 & 15 Jan 2025 [Open for Registration] |
| Module 2: Environmental & Carbon Management for a Sustainable Economy | 21 & 22 Jan 2025 [Open for Registration] |
| Module 3: Sustainable Supply Chain and the Circular Economy | 4 & 5 Feb 2025 [Open for Registration] |
| Module 4: Governance, Labour, Human Rights Management and Business Integrity | 11 & 12 Feb 2025 [Open for Registration] |
| Module 5: Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing | 18 & 19 Feb 2025 [Open for Registration] |
| Module 6: Sustainability Reporting and Strategic Communication | 4 Mar & 15 Apr 2025 [Open for Registration] |
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