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Sustainable Business Essentials (Higher Education Short Course) 

Sustainability is now a priority for organisations across every sector. From reducing environmental impact to developing responsible business strategies, the demand for individuals who understand and can lead on sustainability has never been greater. This higher education short course provides a practical introduction to the principles of sustainability and how they are applied in real-world business settings.

Whether you come from a background in business, engineering, digital technologies, or a completely different field, this course offers an accessible starting point. It is particularly valuable for those who are looking to take on responsibility for sustainability initiatives within their organisation, as well as mature learners seeking career progression or a new area of expertise.

You don’t need prior knowledge of sustainability—just an interest in how organisations can operate more responsibly and effectively.

Take the First Step Towards Sustainable Leadership, Whether you are looking to develop your career, take on new responsibilities, or explore sustainability as a growing area of interest, this course offers a practical and accessible introduction. With organisations increasingly focused on sustainability, now is the ideal time to develop the knowledge and confidence to make a meaningful impact.  This course forms part of the Higher Technical Qualification so you can be assured that the knowledge and skills you will gain are aligned to current industry needs.  It also meets the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner occupational standard.

Course Details

Study Mode

Part Time

Start & End

25 January 2027- 19 April 2027

Duration

One ‘live’ 2 hour evening seminar including time for questions, per week.  This is currently scheduled for a Wednesday evening.

Contact hours

120 hrs

Self study hours

120 hrs

Fees

£1500

This course starts by looking at the principles of sustainability management. You will learn about  

  • The impact of sustainability principles and theories on organisations and communities  
  • The process required to develop sustainability strategies in organisations  
  • The role of sustainability practitioners and responsibilities for stakeholder management  
  • Different ways organisations identify, influence and work collaboratively with sustainability partners. 

You will also gain insight into sustainable business practice, including: 

  • The characteristics of sustainability and corporate social responsibility  
  • The impact of legislation, directives and guidance on organisations  
  • Operational risks and benefits of sustainability  
  • A business case for adopting sustainable business practices to meet business objectives.

Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of the course, you will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of leadership in relation to sustainability 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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