Course description
Sustainability is as much about people as it is about energy and economics. This course introduces participants to a socio-technical systems model of sustainable organisations, contextualising the organisation’s role between individual decision-making and the services, infrastructure, technology and policies in society. Participants will gain in-demand sustainability leadership skills and strategies for managing risk, facilitating ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) integration, and creating long-term value for shareholders and society.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is this Course For?
Sustainable organisation consultants, sustainability managers or those with specific sustainability responsibilities in their organisation. The course is also suitable for participants who may wish to pursue a future role in the area of sustainability.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
The course aims to provide students with:
- An understanding of what the sustainability of an organisation is and how it can be measured.
- The ability to conceptualise the organisation as a socio-technical system with sustainability as a key outcome.
- An understanding of the psychosocial, organisational, contextual, and societal factors influencing sustainable behaviours.
- An appreciation of leadership and change management strategies needed to design and deliver effective sustainability initiatives.
Training Course Content
What Topics will you Cover?
- Sustainability and the role of organisations.
- Systems thinking and sustainability.
- How organisations can become more sustainable.
- Change management, leadership and sustainability initiatives.
- Social psychology and sustainability.
- Individual psychology and sustainability.
- Design for sustainability.
Course delivery details
Time, Date, and Place
This is a seven-week course divided into seven sessions. Each session will comprise several offline learning elements, such as watching introduction videos or preparing some questions for discussion, complemented with a one-hour live webinar every Thursday from 5:30pm-6:30pm (Irish time). The webinar and study material will be accessed via our student learning platform, Blackboard.
For the best online experience, we recommend using Chrome as your default browser, along with a USB (or other) headset with built in microphone.
On successful completion participants will be provided with a Certificate of Completion.
Why choose Trinity College Dublin
Ireland's Leading University
Inspiring Generations Since 1592, to Meet Challenges of the Future
20,000 Students
Expenses
Course Fees: €1,500.
Applicants may be eligible to receive a 40% tuition discount under the Green Tech Skillnet agreement. This programme is CPD Approved by Engineers Ireland.
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