Course Overview

Domain
Engineering
Format
Modular Certification Course
Duration
3 days

This module is pending funding approval from SkillsFuture Singapore

Explore the interconnection between environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability and examine frameworks and policies that drive sustainable development worldwide.

This module aims to equip learners with a strong foundation in sustainability principles and practices, incorporating perspectives from both Singapore and the global landscape. By addressing challenges from both local and international contexts, this module prepares students to critically analyse sustainability challenges and implement strategies relevant to various sectors.

This module is part of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability (GCert in Sust PP) and supports the Engineering Chartership in Sustainability by the Institution of Engineers Singapore. SIT, one of two IHLs partnering with the IES Academy, offers the full suite of modules for those pursuing the chartership.

Who Should Attend

Learners who are seeking to enhance their expertise in environmental sustainability across diverse industry sectors, including sustainability officers, policymakers, managers, and business owners.

Prerequisites
  • For learners who are not pursuing Engineering Sustainability Chartership:
    • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
  • For learners who are pursuing Engineering Sustainability Chartership:
    • An engineering degree or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Professional Engineers Board Singapore (PEB)
    • A STEM-based degree meeting the Chartered Engineer (CEng) qualification requirements (IES chapter) and seek CEng accreditation

What You Will Learn

Introduction to Sustainability

  • Learn the core principles, definitions, and historical evolution of the concept

The Three Pillars of Sustainability

  • Dive into environmental, social, and economic aspects

Global Sustainability Frameworks

  • Gain an overview of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement, and international policy frameworks

Singapore’s Sustainability Strategy

  • Examine Singapore’s sustainability policies, such as the Singapore Green Plan 2030, urban planning, and environmental management

Climate Change and Resource Management

  • Gain global and regional insights on climate resilience, renewable energy, and resource conservation.

Sustainable Cities and Communities

  • Learn about urban sustainability practices, green building, and waste management, with examples from Singapore and other global cities

Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility

  • Understand the role of businesses and strategic investment in achieving sustainability goals through green practices, reporting, and stakeholder engagement

Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainability

  • Learn about ethical considerations, economic challenges, and technological innovations

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, learners are able to:

  • Define and articulate key sustainability principles and frameworks
  • Analyse the unique sustainability challenges facing Singapore and compare them to global
    contexts
  • Evaluate policies and initiatives, including strategic investments, that promote sustainability
    at the national and international levels
  • Identify and assess the roles of government, business, and civil society in advancing
    sustainability
  • Apply sustainability concepts to real-world scenarios and case studies, with a focus on
    regional and global impact

 

Teaching Team

Ethan Chong
Ethan Chong

Assoc Professor/Head of Sustainability (Education and Research), Office of the Deputy President (Academic) & Provost, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Mark Shan Chian Teo
Mark Shan Chian Teo

Assistant Professor , Business, Communication and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Schedule

Time Topic
9:00 amIntroduction to Sustainability and The Three Pillars of Sustainability
10:30 amBreak
10:45 am The Three Pillars of Sustainability
1:00 pmLunch
2:00 pmGlobal Sustainability Frameworks (Part 1)
3:30 pmBreak
3:45 pmGlobal Sustainability Frameworks (Part 2)
6:00 pmEnd of day
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Time Topic
9:00 amSingapore’s Sustainability Strategy (Part 1)
10:30 amBreak
10:45 am Singapore’s Sustainability Strategy (Part 2)
1:00 pmLunch
2:00 pmClimate Change and Resource Management
3:30 pmBreak
3:45 pmSustainable Cities and Communities
6:00 pmEnd of day
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Time Topic
9:00 amCorporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility (Part 1)
10:30 amBreak
10:45 am Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainability (Part 1)
1:00 pmLunch
2:00 pmChallenges and Opportunities in Sustainability (Part 2)
3:30 pmBreak
3:45 pmPresentation
6:00 pmEnd of day
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Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:

  • Attend at least 75% of the module; and
  • Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment (worth 3 credits) during the module, which can be stacked towards the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Principles and Practices

Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Assessment Plan

Learners will have to complete a project assignment.

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$3,597.00

CategoryAfter SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40)S$1,079.10
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above)S$419.10
Singapore PR / LTVP+ HolderS$1,079.10
Non-Singapore CitizenS$3,597.00


Note: 

  • This module is pending funding approval from SkillsFuture Singapore
  • All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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Learning Pathway

Environmental Sustainability Measurement and Management

Earn a Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Principles and Practices is designed to equip professionals with the sustainability-related expertise to navigate industry demands, regulatory shifts, and sustainability challenges in the evolving landscape.

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