The Consumer Sustainability Industry Readiness Index (COSIRI) Assessor Training
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This module is conducted in-person.
5 Full Days (Weekdays)
Who Should Attend
Professionals, managers and management consultants who want to expand their expertise, enhance their career prospects and play a part in helping organisation spearhead sustainability transformation initiatives.
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this programme. No prior knowledge of the topics is required.
Overview
Developed by the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) in collaboration with leading technology companies, consulting firms, and industry and academic experts, COSIRI offers a comprehensive suite of frameworks and tools designed to assist manufacturers—regardless of size or industry—in launching, scaling, and sustaining their sustainable manufacturing transformation journeys. COSIRI encompasses the core elements of sustainability: (1) Strategy and Risk Management, (2) Sustainable Business Processes, (3) Technology, (4) Organisation and Governance, and (5) GHG Emissions.
The course provides participants with over 40 hours of classroom training, covering key topics such as sustainability, the driving forces behind it, its impact on businesses, the COSIRI 24-dimension framework, and the methodology for conducting Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) assessments.
To achieve the Certified COSIRI Assessor status, participants must apply separately and pass the the COSIRI certification examination administered by IMCS.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 5-day course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the forces at work compelling sustainability and its impact on businesses
- Explain the rationale behind the development of COSIRI and why it’s so important in industry
- Understand and describe the COSIRI Framework, including the 4 building blocks, 9 pillars, and 24 dimensions, assessment matrix as a diagnostic too, and the prioritisation matrix
- Learn how to conduct a COSIRI Assessment
- Develop a sustainability transformation roadmap for the organisation based on the assessment
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. 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 in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion jointly issued by Singapore Management University and Institute of Management Consultants Singapore.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| EMPLOYER-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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$1,471.50 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$571.50 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,471.50 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$571.50 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$571.50 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$571.50 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$4,905 (No Funding) |
$4,905 (No Funding) |
$4,905 (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.
Employer 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
Employers 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
Dates:
1 - 3 Oct, 9 - 10 Oct 2025 (Classroom)
[Open for Registration]
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date
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