Nowadays, companies are increasingly aware of the real need to adopt more sustainable business models. Not only because of regulations and standards that increasingly demand more economically, socially and environmentally conscious practices, but also because of the growing consumer demand for more circular, transparent and responsible economies.
As a result, companies in all sectors, regardless of their size and type, are increasingly looking for professionals with knowledge of corporate sustainability. Profiles capable of directing ESG strategies and decision-making, managing and implementing sustainability plans in the organisation, and interpreting the results to lead the change towards more sustainable models. Now, with our Course in Business Sustainability, you can receive all the knowledge that will prepare you for these functions within your organisation.
The Basic course in Corporate Sustainability is aimed at all professionals from any type of company who are interested in the field of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. Ideal for those who want to lead sustainability committees in companies, develop and manage the ESG strategies of any organisation or have the necessary knowledge for the development of business sustainability plans and decision making towards a more sustainable business model.
Thanks to this basic programme on Sustainability in Business, you will acquire the necessary knowledge in sustainability, deepening in the fundamental concepts that allow you to address the processes of implementation and development of business sustainability plans. Training with a clear focus on continuous improvement systems, the Sustainable Development Goals, management, recognition and communication of good practices in the business model.
Learn how to use the language of the sustainability field correctly, in order to convey corporate sustainability messages in a clear, transparent and meaningful way. Know the real meaning of "sustainability" and have a holistic understanding of its application in the business model.
Understanding the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility, its real practical application and implications, and the alignment of companies with ESG criteria. Learning the differences between CSR and ESG and how to integrate ESG into real corporate planning and strategy.
Learn how to develop a business sustainability plan to drive the sustainability strategies of any organization. Discover the issues that a business sustainability plan should address, learn how to apply techniques and resources in aligning a business plan with sustainability, and test your ability to connect a business sustainability plan with the sustainable development goals and the international sustainability targets.
Final evaluation module of the course. It consists of a final test where the knowledge acquired by the student will be validated.
All the trainings available in our virtual campus are asynchronous, which means that you can enrol at any time. From the moment you complete your registration, you will have 6 months of uninterrupted access to all the training content, so that you can learn at your own pace. After this period, access to the course will be restricted.
Yes. Although the course is asynchronous, you will have access to the ITR teaching team – made up of experts in the field – who will answer any questions you may have about the course content. You can contact them directly via the virtual campus. Tutoring is limited to the syllabus of the training course.
This course is made up of several modules with theoretical and practical exercises for you to carry out and put the contents into practice. Although these exercises will not be assessed in order to pass the course, you will have to take a final exam for the whole course, in which the knowledge acquired during the training will be assessed. This exam lasts 30 minutes and includes questions on the entire course syllabus. If you pass the final assessment, the Responsible Tourism Institute will issue you with a personalised course diploma.
The Biosphere brand, its logos and trademarks are the property of the ITR. Taking a course does not authorise you to use them or to incorporate course materials into your own communications or those of your company, unless you have obtained prior written authorisation from the ITR. You may display your certificate as a personal achievement, for example on your CV or professional profile. It must not be presented as certification of a company, product or service, nor used as a sustainability seal or mark.
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