Overview
Sustainable development is an increasingly important agenda in the world and in Singapore. With the push of the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and various industry regulations, we see a rapid increase in demand for sustainable development knowledge and skillsets within the workforce.
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Principles and Practices (GCert in Sust PP) aims to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to address industry demands, regulatory changes, and sustainability challenges in the dynamic environment. The programme aims to build a strong foundation for learners currently in or stepping into roles that lead sustainability initiatives, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into the organisation’s strategy, operations, and culture.
The modules can be taken individually or stack towards a GCert in Sust PP, and are each worth 3 credits. The GCert in Sust PP supports the Chartered Engineer (SG) in Sustainability Sector Certification Programme by IES.
Modules Available
Modules are stackable towards a GCert in Sust PP. They can also be taken individually.
Candidates will be awarded a SIT GCert in Sust PP if they pass 6 modules totalling 18 credits. The GCert in Sust PP is also stackable to SIT’s future Master of Science (MSc) programmes.
Prerequisites
- For learners who are not pursuing Engineering Sustainability Chartership:
- A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
- For learners who are pursuing the Chartered Engineer (SG) in Sustainability Sector Certification Programme (CEng (Sustainability)) by IES:
- Washington Accord Degree or equivalent academic programme recognized by Professional Engineers Board (PEB)
- Minimum 4 years of working experience (in any field) as Engineer
- Learners should review the pre-requisites and register directly with IES Chartered Engineering Board for the CEng (Sustainability) certification. For more information, please visit IES Chartered Engineering Board website: https://cebsg.org/chartered-engineer-sg-in-sustainability-sector-certification-programme-2/
List of Modules
Modules are stackable towards a GCert in Sust PP or can be taken individually:
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SDE5401 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Development (5, 12 & 19 Sep 2025) Mapped to IES CEng (Sustainability) Module – CM1: Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
| SDE5402 | Carbon Accounting and Markets (3, 10 & 17 Oct 2025) Mapped to IES CEng (Sustainability) Module – CM2: Carbon Accounting | 3 |
| SDE5403 | Sustainability Reporting and Practices (9, 16 & 23 Jan 2026) Mapped to IES CEng (Sustainability) Module – CM3: Sustainability Reporting | 3 |
| SDE5404 | Sustainability Legislation Frameworks (6, 13 & 27 Feb 2026) Mapped to IES CEng (Sustainability) Module – CM4: Sustainability Legislation Framework of Singapore | 3 |
| SDE5405 | Sustainability Roadmapping (13, 20 & 27 Mar 2026) Mapped to IES CEng (Sustainability) Module – EM4: Sustainability Strategy and Roadmap | 3 |
| SDE5406 | Circular Economy and Design (7, 14 & 21 Nov 2025) Mapped to IES CEng (Sustainability) Module – EM3: Circular Economy | 3 |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment for each module will be issued to candidates who
- Attend at least 75% of each module, and
- Undertake and pass credit-bearing assessment during the module
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
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