Industry Graduate Diploma in Climate Transformation and Sustainable Value Creation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
All IGD applications will be reviewed, and will be notified of the outcome via email after application closes.
Note: With effect from January 2026, all learners who are pursuing the Industry Graduate Diplomas must complete an Integrated Learning Project or Enrichment Workshops and/ or Networking Sessions (these components are unfunded).
To use your SkillsFuture Credit, please submit your claim through our payment portal. Do not submit the claim manually via the SkillsFuture page. Please refer to our step-by-step guide here.
Applications Closes: To be advised
Term Begins: To be advised
Please refer to respective modules for dates.
Who Should Attend
- Sustainability, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) & Climate Professionals
- Finance, Risk & Investment Professionals
- Technology, Digital Transformation & Operations Leaders
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of working experience; or
- Recognition of prior learning: A Diploma from MOE-recognised Institutes of Higher Learning with at least 10 years of relevant work experience
- As part of the admissions process, suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview
Overview
This IGD bridges the critical gap between sustainability goals and practical execution. It moves beyond theoretical concepts to provide a deep-dive into the mechanisms of carbon and renewable energy markets, the strategic application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for climate adaptation, and the financial frameworks required to fund the green transition. By integrating cutting-edge topics from AI-enabled data centres and green IT operations to circular economy design and sustainable finance, the programme ensures graduates can drive tangible, investable, and impactful change within their organisations.
The curriculum is highly relevant to Singapore’s Green Plan and the broader regional push towards a sustainable and digitally-powered economy.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 24-day course, participants will be able to:
- Integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digitalisation into Climate Strategy: Evaluate and apply AI driven tools and digital solutions to enhance enterprise sustainability, improve climate adaptation decision-making, and optimise resource efficiency across operations
- Navigate Carbon and Environmental Credit Markets: Analyse the complexities of global carbon credit and Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) markets to develop robust procurement, trading, and investment strategies
- Structure and Finance Sustainable Infrastructure: Assess funding mechanisms for green infrastructure and clean technology, including sustainability-linked loans, and evaluate investment opportunities in high-growth areas like the AI data centre ecosystem
- Drive Value Creation through Sustainable Design: Implement circular economy principles and green design thinking to create new business models, reduce waste, and enhance long-term resilience against climate risks
- Lead with a New Return on Investment (ROI) Perspective: Redefine ROI by incorporating climate adaptation benefits, long-term sustainability metrics, and the strategic value of AI-assisted decision-making into corporate financial planning
- Scale Sustainable Innovation from Pilot to Enterprise: Develop the strategic frameworks required to transition climate-focused experiments and pilot projects into scalable, enterprise-wide initiatives that attract investment and drive systemic change
Topic/Structure
To achieve the Industry Graduate Diploma in Climate Transformation and Sustainable Value Creation, participants must complete either an Integrated Learning Project or Enrichment Workshops and/ or Networking Sessions, as well as the following certificates offered by SMU Academy:
Advanced Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Enabled Climate Transformation
- Digital Adoption & Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Sustainability Reporting and Climate Adaptation
- Carbon Credit & Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Markets
- Enabling Climate Adaptation and Resilience with Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Climate Risk Assessment: Intepreting Data, Scenario Thinking and Decision Tools
- Designing Climate Adaptation Startup Models for Investment Readiness
- Sustainable Digital Transformation: Redefining Returns of Investment (ROI) with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Value Creation
- Sustainable Finance and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting for Climate Adaptation
- The Fundamentals of Financing Green Infrastructure and Clean Technology
- Driving Energy Efficiency Information Technology (IT) Operations and Sustainable Data Centre
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centres & Green Financing: Lessons From NVIDIA & Hyperscaler Demand
- Driving Circular Economy and Green Design for Climate Adaptation
- Scaling Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Climate Adaptation: From Experiments to Enterprise Impact
This IGD employs a dynamic, multi-modal learning process designed to translate knowledge into immediate workplace application. The approach is anchored in real-world relevance and active participation to ensure mastery of the learning objectives.
- Project-Based & Action Learning: Participants will engage in a capstone-style project that runs through the programme. They will work in teams to develop a comprehensive proposal for a climate adaptation venture, such as a startup model, a green infrastructure finance plan, or an AI implementation roadmap for their own organisation. This ensures the synthesis of learning from all modules into a tangible output.
- Industry Case Studies and Scenarios: Learning is driven by the dissection of real-world examples. Participants will analyse cases like NVIDIA's role in the AI ecosystem, examine successful (and unsuccessful) carbon market plays, and deconstruct the sustainability reports of leading corporations. Scenario-thinking exercises will challenge them to make strategic decisions under different climate and market conditions.
- Hands-On Application of Tools: The curriculum integrates practical sessions where learners interact with climate data sets, utilise basic AI-assisted decision-making tools, and calculate metrics for energy efficiency and carbon footprinting. This demystifies the technology and builds confidence in its application.
- Interactive Seminars and Expert Discussions: Led by a faculty of industry practitioners and academics, each session blends theoretical frameworks with interactive discussions. Guest lectures from professionals in sustainable finance, AI development, and energy markets will provide current, on-the-ground perspectives.
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module as well as an overall Industry Graduate Diploma exam. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of the following within 2 years:
- The required IGD modules,
- The Integrated Learning Project (ILP) or Enrichment Workshops and/ or Networking Sessions and,
- Passing the overall IGD exam
Participants will be awarded an Industry Graduate Diploma in Climate Transformation and Sustainable Value Creation.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| EMPLOYER-SPONSORED | |||
PARTICIPANT PROFILE | SELF-SPONSORED | SME | NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+ | $7,848 (After SSG Funding 70%) | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $7,848 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% | $3,048 (After SSG Funding 70% |
International Participant | $26,160 (No Funding) | $26,160 (No Funding) | $26,160 (No Funding) |
*The course fees exclude the following: $272.50 Registration Fee, $109 Application Fee, $545 Exam Fee and $817.50 Integrated Learning Project (ILP)/ Enrichment Workshops and/ or Networking Sessions Fee (these components are unfunded).
*All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
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.
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
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