Program Overview

Overview of the Sustainable Green Organisation Course

The Sustainable Green Organisation course is designed to introduce participants to a socio-technical systems model of sustainable organisations. This model contextualises the organisation's role between individual decision-making and the services, infrastructure, technology, and policies in society. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of what sustainability of an organisation is and how it can be measured.

Course Objectives

• An understanding of what the sustainability of an organisation is and how it can be measured.
• The ability to conceptualise the organisation as a socio-technical system with sustainability as a key outcome.
• An understanding of the psychosocial, organisational, contextual, and societal factors influencing sustainable behaviours.
• An appreciation of leadership and change management strategies needed to design and deliver effective sustainability initiatives.

Course Topics

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• Sustainability and the role of organisations.
• Systems thinking and sustainability.
• How organisations can become more sustainable.
• Change management, leadership, and sustainability initiatives.
• Social psychology and sustainability.
• Individual psychology and sustainability.
• Design for sustainability.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for sustainable organisation consultants, sustainability managers, or those with specific sustainability responsibilities in their organisation. It is also ideal for participants who may wish to pursue a future role in the area of sustainability.

Course Structure and Delivery

The course is a seven-week programme divided into seven sessions. Each session includes offline learning elements, such as watching introduction videos or preparing questions for discussion, complemented with a one-hour live webinar every Thursday. The webinar and study material are accessed via the student learning platform, Blackboard.

Course Fees and Funding

The course fee is €1,500. However, applicants may be eligible to receive a 40% tuition discount under the Green Tech Skillnet agreement, making the course fee €900.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants are provided with a Certificate of Completion.

Teaching Staff

The course is taught by Assistant Professor Sam Cromie and Assistant Professor Siobhán Corrigan of Trinity College Dublin, along with relevant industry professionals where applicable.

Conclusion

The Sustainable Green Organisation course offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of sustainable organisations. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to lead and manage sustainability initiatives within their organisations. With its focus on socio-technical systems, leadership, and change management, this course is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to make a positive impact in the field of sustainability.