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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Government bodies and corporations are being held more accountable for public awareness about resource constraints, climate change, pollution, and social inequality. There is an urgent need to encourage long-term growth and promote constructive change. The Business Sustainability Management online course teaches students how to create and inspire a plan of action for corporate sustainability, as well as how to think about sustainable development within an organisation.

The Business Sustainability Management Training provides the knowledge needed to establish change and succeed in a private or public institution. The University of Cambridge, an internationally prominent institute promoting Leadership and strategies for a sustainable future, is guiding the program.

The Business Sustainability Management syllabus focuses on tackling implementation issues in both the government and business sectors, students will acquire the skills necessary to achieve sustainability goals and the possibilities associated with developing a sustainable corporation. Will be able to respond to expanding global issues in the growing ecosystem, and use their power to make positive changes in their sphere of influence.

The Highlights

8 weeks duration
Split option of payment
Self-paced learning
Projects and assessments
Online learning
8-12 hours per week
Course provider Getsmarter
Downloadable resources
University of Cambridge offering
Shareable certificate

Programme Offerings

online learning
Case Studies
Infographics
Offline resources
Live polls
Self-paced learning
video lectures
quizzes

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Cambridge

Fee type	Fee amount in INR
Business Sustainability Management fees	Rs. 124162

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the Business Sustainability Management certification, Students are required to complete the online learning modules as well as deliver the projects, assignments, and case studies. Students will be required to take part in training activities such as quizzes, live polls, examinations, and more. To create the student's progress report, a series of class activities, assignments, and projects are used. To qualify for the certification, students are required to complete all of the prerequisites listed in the coursebook. The coursebook will be given at the time of registration.

What you will learn

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After the completion of Business Sustainability Management online certification training, Candidates will get a sustainable development plan that will help them conquer hurdles and capitalise on the possibilities that come with starting a viable business. Applicants will receive an understanding of the possibilities for disruptive inventive innovation and Engineering to allow corporate sustainability and assist environmental sustainability for business.

Who it is for

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Individuals from all industries, whether they work in an organization wishing to implement sustainable practices or Entrepreneurs wishing to establish a firm and learn about the importance of effective sustainable development in their activities.
Anyone who wants to learn how to use a realistic approach to sustainability concerns by creating a customized plan of action for their own situation.
Candidates who want to learn about international business constraints and competitive dynamics, as well as develop the experience and awareness to assist teammates and other partners in adapting to and identifying new sustainable economic, social, and environmental possibilities.

Admission Details

To enrol in the Business Sustainability Management online certification course, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1. Go through the official link to open the official course page.

Step 2. To start the enrolment process, click the ‘Register Now’ button

Step 3. Agree with the Getsmarter term to continue

Step 4. Make a profile on the course provider portal by filling in personal details

Step 5. Fill in the sponsor details if any and provide the billing address

Step 6. Pay the training fee and start learning

The Syllabus

Become familiar with your new virtual classroom
Meet your success team and get to know your fellow classmates

Identify the key systems pressures and trends that are affecting the economy and society
Discuss the impact of industrialisation and population growth on the widening gap between the rich and the poor
Identify the impact and dependencies of the private sector on natural and social capital
Identify the key scientific findings that highlight the need to act on climate change and the degradation of natural capital
Discuss how economic, social, and environmental challenges can only be met through rethinking the current growth model
Illustrate how government, business, and finance each individually, and in collaboration, have a role to play in delivering sustainable outcomes
Investigate the impact of current global economic, social, and environmental pressures on business in a global context

Discuss the sustainability-related risks and opportunities that businesses are currently facing and the commercial imperative for sustainability
Show how businesses can create shared value through their operations and supply chain
Illustrate how sustainability initiatives act as a driver for innovation and competitive advantage
Debate the role of business in promoting sustainable development
Contrast the different perspectives on sustainability leadership
Debate why there is a perceived shortfall in leaders to champion sustainability within organisations
Identify the range of potential levers of change that could be applied to achieve sustainability goals
Argue the business case for sustainability for your own organisation

Identify the range of policies and frameworks that are applied to achieve a range of sustainability goals
Discuss the degree to which current policy addresses sustainability challenges facing society
Review the progress in policy regulation and voluntary actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to date
Analyse how the outcomes from recent global agreements on climate change and emissions will affect business as usual across different sectors
Identify the important role that civil society and business play in shaping sustainability policy and practice

Recognise the range of different approaches to sustainable production and consumption that companies can influence
Discuss how companies can challenge current production and consumption practices
Show how sustainable production practices might be applied in other business contexts
Identify the degree to which businesses have a responsibility to educate and influence stakeholders on sustainable consumption to shape future consumption patterns
Analyse the tension between global strategies to reduce consumption and responding to the aspirations of a growing middle class in developing and emerging economies
Justify the importance of integrating sustainability across an organisation’s value chain to ensure long-term value creation

Recall what is meant by sustainable design and the role of technology in supporting a sustainable future
Identify how optimisation approaches and business models of a circular economy can contribute to a more sustainable business
Identify the case for incorporating disruptive innovation into business strategy to create new sustainable business models
Demonstrate the importance of product footprinting, and impact and dependency measurement to track the success of sustainability initiatives
Illustrate the importance of careful planning in the pursuit of financial, environmental, and social outcomes during design of new products and services
Discuss the important role that design of products and processes can play in creating circular economy business models
Illustrate the importance of the context in which technology, design, and innovation is applied
Assess the potential of innovative design and technology to enable sustainable business

Recall the importance of careful planning in the pursuit of financial, environmental, and social outcomes during design of new products and services
Recognise the key principles that underpin effective sustainability-related communication in business
Identify how companies can influence progressive policy and practice by demonstrating a commitment to action
Investigate the case for organisations to invest in educational programmes to achieve their sustainability objectives
Discuss the benefits of and challenges to effectively communicating a common narrative across a company and to its stakeholders to achieve its sustainability goals
Identify the role of branding in achieving customer buy-in for sustainable products and services
Identify the impact and implications of a company's sustainability-related actions on its commercial reputation
Defend the use of sustainability as an aspect of marketing to enhance a company's brand and reputation

Recognise the different forms and functions of contemporary business partnerships
Discuss the risks and opportunities associated with business-business and business-other partnerships and the efforts to measure their success
Apply stakeholder and context mapping, and partnership tools theory to a practical business scenario
Assess the opportunities that come from collaborating with key stakeholders and entering into partnerships to create new value

Explain your role as a change agent within your organisation or sphere of influence
Identify the barriers to adopting operational change and taking action within your organisation
Illustrate the importance of gaining internal support for overcoming barriers to organisational culture change
Investigate different approaches to financing your sustainability strategies
Identify members within your network that can assist you in influencing sustainability-related change within your organisation
Investigate a range of support mechanisms beyond your existing network that would help you be more effective in your current role
Develop an action plan for leveraging your support network to reach your personal sustainability objectives within your organisation or sphere of influence
Reflect on how your views on sustainability have changed since the start of the course

Instructors

Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What attributes make a business sustainable?

Technology convergence, good governance, and the right sustainability goals make a business sustainable.

2: Are small businesses more sustainable?

According to a Changemakers.com survey, small firms and solo entrepreneurs are having the most influence on decreasing company carbon footprints.

3: What are the 5 characteristics of sustainability?

The 5 characteristics of sustainability are:

Business plan
Empathetic
Inspired
Adaptable
Integrative Approach

4: What are the 4 types of sustainability?

Social, environmental, human, and economic are the 4 types of sustainability.

5: What are sustainable strategies?

Sustainable strategies are a targeted sequence of behaviors designed to focus on performance and investment while also engaging external and internal stakeholders.