University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Business Sustainability Management
Online short course
Stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape by implementing integrated sustainability strategies in your business.
8 weeks, excluding orientation
8–10 hours per week, entirely online
Course modules released weekly
Flexible payment options available
This course is for you if:
You want to expand your knowledge of sustainability across various organisations, industries and practices; including business, consulting, environmental, social and governance (ESG) and energy sectors
You want to stay relevant and leverage new market opportunities amid rapid industry changes
You’re looking to start a business, shift career paths or broaden your skill set within your current role
You’re in a management role or leadership position and want to lead the sustainability transition within your team and organisation
This is your opportunity to unleash your potential for extraordinary impact. By completing a course with CISL, you'll develop the skills, confidence and network to lead change in your sector, organisation and sphere of influence to make significant contributions to society. Extraordinary change happens when passionate and inspired individuals share a common purpose to drive meaningful impact for the collective good.
Course curriculum
Over the duration of this online short course, recently updated with the latest insights from CISL experts, you will work your way through the following modules:
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
1
An understanding of the potential for design, technology and innovation to accelerate sustainable outcomes.
2
The ability to engage, communicate and collaborate with your key stakeholders to create long-term value.
3
The principles, practices and strategies you can use to lead change at various levels within an organisation.
4
A practical action plan to deliver a sustainable outcome in your organisation, sector or sphere of influence.
Your Course Convenor
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.
Tom D.
Risk Data Steward, BNP Paribas
“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.”
The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is an institution within the University of Cambridge. Its mission is to empower individuals and organisations to take the lead in tackling critical global challenges. By offering supported, interactive online short courses, CISL is able to share its knowledge and purpose with a worldwide audience.
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 the opportunity to:
Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and in your own time
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones
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