Green Spaces and Sustainable Practices: Transforming the Built Environment
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This programme is conducted on-campus.
3 days
Weekdays (9am - 6pm)
Who Should Attend
- Real Estate and CleanTech Industry Professionals
- Project Developers
- Software Developers
- Process Engineers
- Project Managers
- Facilities Managers
Overview
Participants will gain practical experience in implementing climate-mitigating solutions, efficient facility management, comprehensive waste treatment, and establishing robust Environmental Management System frameworks. Through hands-on exercises, learners will acquire critical skills to ensure their operations are sustainable, efficient, and compliant with both legal and organisational requirements.
Sustainable Living Lab (SL2) is a sustainability consultancy and innovation lab founded in Singapore in 2011, specialising in creating and implementing rapidly evolving, impactful solutions. Their expertise lies in leveraging technology, as a tool for sustainability, with a strong emphasis on a community-driven approach to implementation.
SL2's practical yet ambitious approach has helped them build a client base across governments, international development organisations, leading multinational corporations (MNCs), and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Headquartered in Singapore, they have established a strong presence in Asia and beyond, with strategically located offices in India, Indonesia, and the United States enabling them to effectively engage, understand, and tailor their solutions to specific contexts.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 3-day programme, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate and synthesise principles of green design to innovate and implement climate-mitigating features for achieving near-to or net-zero energy buildings
- Employ critical analysis to integrate smart technologies into facilities management practices, enhancing both environmental conservation and operational efficiency
- Formulate effective waste management strategies through the evaluation of waste collection and treatment processes, ensuring safety for both personnel and the environment
- Construct a comprehensive Environmental Management System (EMS) framework that meets legal and organisational requirements, demonstrating a commitment to environmental protection and effective regulatory compliance
Topic/Structure
- Understanding the Core Principles of Net Zero Buildings
- Innovation in the Built Environment
- Waste Management in Buildings
- Measurement and Reporting
Assessment
- Group Presentation
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion 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+
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$981 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$981 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$381 (After SSG Funding 70% |
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International Participant |
$3,270 (No Funding) |
$3,270 (No Funding) |
$3,270 (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 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
Next Intake: 14, 15, 16 & 25 May 2025 [Open for Registration]
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