Carbon and Environmental Systems Management and the Future for Renewable Energies
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
This module is conducted online and on-campus.
4 days
Saturday (9am - 5pm)
Weeknights (7pm - 10pm)
Singapore Management University and Online
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for individuals primarily seeking employment within conventional organisations and enterprises that do not have a specific emphasis on sustainability but are considering the recruitment of sustainability-related roles. It is not intended for those individuals who are interested in joining businesses with a well-established specialisation in the field of sustainability.
Overview
This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and tools necessary to address contemporary environmental challenges, calculate GHG emissions and embrace sustainable energy alternatives. By the end of the module, learners will be better prepared to contribute to sustainability efforts and navigate the evolving landscape of carbon management and renewable energy.
Note: This module is not available on a standalone basis.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the science behind Greenhouse Gases and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
- Understand the need to diversify out of traditional fossil fuels, different renewable energies, their current levels of development, controversies and the role they will play in driving future economic growth in Singapore
- Understand how different environmental systems work and how to measure and monitor them and reduce the impact that businesses have on the environment: GHG Protocol and ISO14000 series
- Understand how to calculate greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprints - GHG Protocol
- Understand what carbon and renewable energy markets are, how they operate and why they are important for driving the anti-global warming agenda
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 varies depending on the modules and it will be either an online quiz or group presentation.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the 10 modules in order to be eligible for programme funding and to be awarded the digital Advanced Certificate in Driving Sustainability for the Future: The Future of Work through a Sustainable Lens issued by Singapore Management University.
Fee Table
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident
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$627.841 |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old4 |
$243.842 |
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Singapore Citizens who qualify for AFS |
$147.843 |
All prices include 9% GST
1 Up to 70% course fee funding
2 Up to 90% course fee funding under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy ("MCES")
3 Up to 95% course fee funding under Additional Funding Support ("AFS") where participants must be:
- Singapore Citizens; and
- Long-term unemployed individuals (6 months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance [ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients]; or
- Persons with disabilities
4 SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals (NEW)
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.
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.
Intake Information
Intake 7: 24, 26, 28 & 30 Aug 2024 [Registration Closed]
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