Diploma in Business Sustainability
Elevate your expertise in business sustainability through a globally-recognised and sought-after qualification. Learn to master sustainability action and reporting, transforming regulatory compliance into a strategic advantage for your organisation.
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Next Course
1st May 2024
(Enrolments closing soon)
Following Course
15th May 2024
(Limited spaces remaining)
Price
€2,450
Commitment
3 - 5 hours per week with additional resources
Duration
Recommended 3 months of self-paced learning with 12 months of access to course materials.
Experience the Diploma Course Demo
Familiarise yourself with the interactive online learning platform and see how you can gain the knowledge you need to confidently implement sustainability best practices. With this demo, you can:
- Preview the Diploma course curriculum and teaching style
- Get familiar first-hand with the online learning experience
- Ensure the course aligns with your professional development goals
Hear from our Diploma graduates
Find out how they’re using the practical tools and insights from the course to tackle urgent sustainability challenges.
What you’ll learn
The Diploma in Business Sustainability is university credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University. This means it undergoes a rigorous process to meet the university’s educational standards. Credits are internationally recognised under the European Qualifications Framework. This Diploma course is also CPD certified.
Module 1
Introduction to Business Sustainability
Module 2
Sustainability Plan Development
Module 3
Sustainability Plan Implementation
Module 4
Decarbonisation: Achieving Net Zero
Module 5
Circular Economy
Module 6
Business with Biodiversity
Module 7
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Module 8
Sustainable Finance
Module 9
Sustainable Operations
Module 10
Sustainable Supply Chain
Module 11
Green Marketing
Module 12
ESG Reporting and Auditing
Exam & Certificate
Online Assessment and MCQ
Advance your skills with expert-led masterclasses
These online masterclasses, exclusive for Diploma participants, offer an unparalleled opportunity to gain the latest sustainability insights and practical strategies from industry leaders. Here, you will learn from top experts, explore innovative solutions, and connect with a community of professionals dedicated to driving sustainable innovation. A highlight for our attendees is the interactive breakout sessions, where they engaged in meaningful discussions and the specific challenges they might encounter. Access a calendar-packed masterclass series upon enrolling in the Diploma in Business Sustainability course.
Upcoming masterclass:
Accelerating Industry Decarbonisation: Strategies, Collaboration, and Innovation
Paul Monaghan
Group Head of Sustainability, Mannok
- 2nd May 2024
A comprehensive course with practical insights
- Rapidly gain sustainability expertise with a university credit-rated qualification
- Learn from leading industry experts and guest speakers
- Enhance career prospects for increasingly in-demand roles
- Access tools and templates to develop practical solutions
- Immersive learning experience to build well-rounded knowledge
Danielle McCormick, Faculty for Diploma in Business Sustainability
Next course commences
1st May 2024
Following course start date:
15th May 2024
Payment Plans Available
The Diploma with a difference
Explore key features of our Diploma in Business Sustainability
Comprehensive
Covers all aspects of sustainability
Accessible
24/7 access to course materials all in one place
Flexible learning
Self-paced learning on your own time
Build skills
Ideal for professionals leading or contributing to sustainability initiatives
Demystifies key topics
Gain a clear understanding of sustainability concepts
Network with peers
Interact with fellow learners in the course community
Practical templates
Ready-to-use tools to assess and report on business sustainability
Industry experts
Course facilitators are practitioners drawing from real-world experiences
Trusted by Businesses Worldwide
Where some of our graduates work
This Diploma in Business Sustainability is designed for a wide range of professionals who are keen to enhance their knowledge and skills in sustainable business practices. The course is ideal for anyone committed to driving sustainable change within their organisation or the wider business landscape.
It is particularly suitable for business leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs, in addition to sustainability professionals, environmental consultants, and employees across all functions and sectors looking to gain a foundational understanding of sustainability in business.
Comprehensive Diploma course curated by industry experts
Sustainability in business is fast-moving and all-encompassing. This Diploma course keeps pace with changing trends and developments, equipping participants with relevant insights and practical tools.
Need advice? Speak with a course advisor.
Speak to one of our course advisors to discuss your educational goals and determine if the Diploma course is right for you.
Get your copy of the Diploma course brochure
The Diploma course brochure will give you information on:
- Complete course syllabus
- Panel of world-class faculty members
- Information on the course format and time commitment
- Experiences and thoughts from the course graduates
Frequently Asked Questions
More questions? Speak to our course advisor or email us at learning@instituteofsustainabilitystudies.com.
You don’t have to have any prior educational experience or qualification in business sustainability or environmental science to undertake this course. The Diploma course has been built as a comprehensive, immersive, and foundational course and participants with little to no knowledge of sustainability have successfully completed the course in the past.
This is a completely online course hosted on a highly user-friendly Learning Management System called Thinkific. With around-the-clock accessibility for 12 months, participants can interact with the course content and learn at their own pace and time from anywhere in the world.
An important feature that comes with the course is ISS Connect, an engaging community channel accessible to all course participants. You can use this space to interact with your peers, submit your responses to the learning activities of the course, and clear your doubts with the faculty members available on the channel.
Secondly, an exclusive series of masterclasses are held live online on topics of central importance to business sustainability. These classes led by industry experts will provide you with an opportunity to meet your faculty members and peers in real time and network with them.
The Diploma in Business Sustainability course has been developed by a panel of world-class industry experts, practitioners, and researchers, who are at the forefront of practical and tangible sustainability projects and forums across the globe. Our faculty bring their finest expertise to the table and continually help to improve the modules they have designed and developed. See our faculty page to learn more.
The Diploma in Business Sustainability is university credit-rated by the Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), a highly-rated UK university. The Diploma is recognised at Level 7 on the Scottish Curriculum and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) and a level 5 on the European Qualification Framework (EQF) making it internationally recognised. The course has undergone thorough due diligence and one audit cycle conducted by GCU to ensure that the course continues to meet the learning outcomes of the educational level it has been credit-rated.
The Diploma in Business Sustainability has also been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Development principles. This qualification is indicated on the Diploma certificate that you will receive upon completion of the course.
Each participant needs to undertake 2 assessments. The first assessment is at the halfway mark i.e. after Module 6 which assesses you on your learning from modules 1-6. The second assessment is at the end of the course i.e. after Module 12 which assesses you on your learning from modules 7-12. Both assessments are in the form of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and participants are marked as per the grading criteria below:
0 INCOMPLETE/FAIL
1 FAIL
50 PASS
60 MERIT
70 and above DISTINCTION
You will be tested on the learning outcomes from each module, with 10 questions allocated to each module with a total of 60 MCQs per assessment. You will have 90 minutes for each assessment (1.5 minutes per question). You need to achieve 50% overall (average of both assessments) in order to pass and qualify for the Diploma certificate.
Absolutely! We’ve previously had teams enrol for the course from various sectors and industries, and it is a great way to embed sustainability within your organisation. If you’re interested in participating in teams of five or more, email us at learning@instituteofsustainabilitystudies.com.