Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Cloud Leadership
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This programme is conducted on-campus.
Please refer to respective modules for dates.
Singapore Management University
Who Should Attend
- Cloud engineers and architects
- Information technology professionals managing cloud infrastructure
- Sustainability specialists within Information Technology organisations
- Individuals seeking a career in sustainable cloud technology
Overview
As digital transformation accelerates, the widespread adoption of cloud technologies has significantly increased global energy consumption. It is crucial for ICT professionals to develop expertise in sustainability and effectively manage key metrics related to cloud operations and deployment.
This programme empowers participants with the knowledge and skills to optimise cloud technologies while prioritising sustainability. It delves into the environmental impact of cloud computing, strategies for minimising its footprint, and cutting-edge innovations that drive sustainable cloud practices.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how cloud computing contributes to sustainability by reducing carbon footprint and energy consumption
- Analyse and improve sustainability practices in data centre operations and cloud infrastructure
- Optimise cloud resource management for greater efficiency, cost savings, and environmental impact reduction
- Explore emerging technologies that enhance cloud sustainability and operational efficiency
- Develop, communicate, and implement impactful sustainable cloud strategies within organisations
Topic/Structure
To achieve the Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Cloud Leadership, participants will need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy:
Module 1: Fundamentals in Sustainability for ICT Professionals
Module 2: Sustainability in Technology & Operations
Module 3: Unlocking the Power of Cloud Computing
Module 4: Building a Sustainable Cloud: Strategies and Techniques
Module 5: Planning Sustainability Goals & Stakeholders Management
Module 6: Shaping a Greener Future through Sustainable Technological Innovation
The modules need not be taken in sequential order and can be taken in separate cohorts.
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 6 modules within 3 years in order to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Cloud Leadership issued by Singapore Management University.
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+
|
$3,924 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$1,524 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$3,924 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$1,524 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,524 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,524 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$13,080 (No Funding) |
$13,080 (No Funding) |
$13,080 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
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
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
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 are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. 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)
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