University of Cambridge
Governance for a Sustainable Future
Create a leadership action plan to embed good governance principles into your organisation and accelerate a better tomorrow.
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Start date
22 May 2024
Course duration
8 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
6–8 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Companies are under increasing pressure to urgently address environmental and social degradation. The Governance for a Sustainable Future online short course from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) explores how to unleash sustainability-aligned decision-making through organisational governance. The course will guide you towards taking a more intentional, purpose-driven approach to governance that can accelerate a sustainable future. Over eight weeks, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the power of governance systems and the tools to influence governance practices within your business context.
Is this course for you?
Professionals across executive, management and functional positions will find this online short course invaluable. The course will equip you to become a changemaker within your context and help you to transition your organisation from traditional business thinking to a more purpose-driven, value-oriented approach.
Course overview
Course overview
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Companies are under increasing pressure to urgently address environmental and social degradation. The Governance for a Sustainable Future online short course from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) explores how to unleash sustainability-aligned decision-making through organisational governance. The course will guide you towards taking a more intentional, purpose-driven approach to governance that can accelerate a sustainable future. Over eight weeks, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the power of governance systems and the tools to influence governance practices within your business context.
Is this course for you?
Professionals across executive, management and functional positions will find this online short course invaluable. The course will equip you to become a changemaker within your context and help you to transition your organisation from traditional business thinking to a more purpose-driven, value-oriented approach.
What will set you apart
An understanding of why good governance is essential for successful organisations and a sustainable world.
Knowledge of how purpose-driven governance aligns decisions with a sustainable future.
The tools needed to develop good governance practices within your sphere of influence.
A leadership action plan to integrate good governance principles into your work and organisation.
Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
The role of governance in a rapidly changing context
Module 2
Unsustainable governance under pressure
Module 3
Challenges of current ESG strategies, risk management and reporting frameworks
Module 4
Transitioning to an interconnected view of governance for business and society
Module 5
Integrating good governance and sustainability into the core of business
Module 6
Governance leadership and collaboration
Module 7
Developing an action plan to enact the purpose of your organisation
Module 8
Collaborating for a sustainable future
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Course Convenor
Dr Mario Abela
FCPA FCMA
About the certificate
Learn about sustainable governance and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan on courses that are nine weeks and shorter. For courses 10 weeks and longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page, or contact an Enrollment Adviser, to find out which option you qualify for.
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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.
To qualify for a deferral of your course start date, or to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund of your course fee, your request would need to reach our Success Advisers before the release of Module 2. For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions.
Discover the Online Campus
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please see the list of university partner login pages here.
