Foundations of Sustainability and the Future of Work
- 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 module is designed to equip learners with a multifaceted understanding of sustainability, global sustainability trends, climate change and their implications for the future of work, particularly in alignment with the SG Green Plan. By the end of this course, learners will not only grasp the fundamental concepts but also gain insights into practical applications and current trends, enabling them to contribute to a more sustainable and successful future.
Note: This module is not available on a standalone basis.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the foundations of sustainable development and how it is rooted in environment, social and economic perspectives
- Understand the latest trends and global movements in sustainability
- Learn about planetary boundaries and tipping points
- Be able to explain the difference between sustainability and corporate ESG
- Introduction to the SG Green Plan, its initiatives and regulatory and policy makers
- Develop an understanding of corporate ESG and its applicability to the business
- Obtain an understanding of how the future of work will look and the key issues that will drive business development over this century
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
|
PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
|
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident
|
$627.841 |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old4 |
$243.842 |
|
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.
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.
Intake Information
Intake 8: 30 Nov, 2, 4 & 6 Dec 2024 [Registration Closed]
Intake 9: 15, 17, 19 & 21 Feb 2025 [Open for Registration]
You might also be interested in
