Business Sustainability Management
Develop the expertise to seamlessly integrate key sustainability practices into your organisation’s processes and build the leadership skills to position your business as a frontrunner in adopting compliant, competitive and innovative strategies that deliver real-world impact and long-term value.
Registration ends soon – next cohort starts 23 July 2025.
Save 15% with code LEVELUP25 – limited time offer.
8 weeks, entirely online
excluding orientation
8–10 hours per week
of self-paced weekly modules
Earn a digital certificate
from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Multiple payment options
pay in installments
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
1
An understanding of the potential
Gain an understanding of the potential for design, technology and innovation to accelerate sustainable outcomes.
2
The ability to engage, communicate and collaborate
Strengthen your ability to effectively work with your key stakeholders to create long-term value.
3
The skills to lead multi-level change
Develop the principles, practices and strategies you can use to lead change at various levels within an organisation.
4
A practical action plan
Create a practical action plan to deliver a sustainable outcome in your organisation, sector or sphere of influence.
Gain in-demand skills
Course curriculum
Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work your way through the following modules:
System forces and sustainability challenges shaping business today
Learn how global pressures, sustainability challenges and business impact people, nature and climate.
Business, purpose and leadership for a sustainable future
Discover the role of business and leadership in driving sustainability and the business case for sustainable practices.
Navigating the regulatory and policy environment
Explore the impact of the regulatory environment on diverse business sustainability contexts.
Rethinking production and consumption
Learn how production and consumption impacts society and the environment, and how to leverage alternative approaches to create long-term value for all stakeholders.
Reimagining business through design, technology and innovation
Discover the potential for design, technology and innovation to accelerate business sustainability.
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Explore the importance of collaboration and communication in advancing sustainability.
Individual and collective leadership for change
Explore your role as a leader and change agent in your sphere of influence.
Planning for personal impact
Translate your knowledge into a Personal Action Plan for addressing business sustainability.
Want to know more?
Learn more about this course from GetSmarter, including payment options and registration details.
Your Course Convenor
The design of this online short course is guided by University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership faculty, as well as industry experts, who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the course.
Bruce Haase
Senior Associate of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
With more than 20 years’ experience in international business, Bruce Haase brings a deep understanding of business sustainability issues and hands-on experience implementing sustainability strategies within commercial organisations. His business experience includes 10 years at Canon Europe, where he served as CSR Director for EMEA, leading several NGO, public-private partnership and commodity supply-chain initiatives. He has a passion for promoting organisational change and innovative business approaches, and regularly appears as a speaker at global event lectures. Currently, Bruce provides his own sustainability consulting and communication services to organisations, focusing on facilitation skills and the training of businesses, NGOs and multi-stakeholder groups. His previous roles include serving as the head of the Climate Business Engagement Unit within WWF International, where he was responsible for the prestigious Climate Savers programme.
Hear from a past student
“This online course has been a great experience. I've learnt so much and it's driven me to learn more about my company's sustainability credentials. It has motivated me to network at work, and over the last eight weeks, I've gone from a guy in a bank that's passionate about sustainability, to someone who's actively involved in driving CSR initiatives that could help make a real difference. Module 8 is a great way to end, as it sets you up to continue your journey and achieve your goals.”
– Tom D., past student
An online education that sets you apart
This University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from:
Personalised and people-mediated experience
Enjoy an online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
International selection of universities
Gain relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from reputable universities.
Flexible but structured approach
Plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones, entirely online.
Frequently asked questions
Take the next step
Enter your information in three easy steps to learn more about this course from GetSmarter, including payment options and registration details.