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This programme is designed for professionals wishing to acquire the foundations of sustainable practices and become actors of change in their organisation:
• You are working as a consultant, junior to senior level manager. You wish to implement sustainable practices within your organisation and update your scientific and business knowledge to remain relevant and competitive in a rapidly changing environment.
• You are freshly graduated and willing to develop your knowledge of sustainability before engaging in your professional journey.
The Sustainability Fundamentals programme helps you discover and reflect on the key concepts of sustainability and how to apply them within your business.
A comprehensive understanding
A holistic view
Your pathways to sustainability
Of the current environmental, social, and financial challenges related to sustainability based on the latest data available.
The programme will develop your sustainability mindset and will provide you with the knowledge and tools to see the big picture of your business - as well as evaluate the impact that you have on your stakeholders.
You will reflect on your role as a leader and your ability to affect change. You will have the opportunity to discuss your own business case and identify some pathways leading to sustainability.
Another string to your bow
Innovation and change
Networking
Thanks to a 360° vision of sustainability, and implications across key business functions.
Think differently, with a new perspective on business development that will allow you to seize flourishing opportunities in a sustainable future.
This programme is a unique opportunity to exchange with experts on sustainability but also share experiences and create contact with other actors in the sector.
Dynamic learning
This programme is based on interactive dynamics and hands-on learning methodology. It aims at developing the mindset and the key skills to face the transition of our business world towards sustainable business models and facilitating interactions and conversations between participants having different backgrounds and functions across sectors.
Carbon Literate Certificate
The participants will have the opportunity to become officially certified as Carbon Literate by the Carbon Literacy Project, an internationally recognized accreditation organisation based in the UK.
Didier Bernardi
Client Development and Go-To Market Advisory
Sustainable Business Catalyst
"My experience with the Sustainability Fundamentals was both enlightening and empowering. I now possess the tools necessary to address sustainability issues in a holistic manner, and I am excited to apply my new skills to my consulting and business practice, creating strategies that integrate sustainability considerations. This programme has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in equipping me with the skills and inspiration needed to contribute to a sustainable future."
Olivia Dejonghe
Associate Consultant
BAIN & Company
"The training has been essential for our office to create a common understanding of sustainability and help us integrate sustainability into all our work. Even though I have a background in environmental science, this course was really enlightening. Not only did it refresh some of the basic principles behind climate change, biodiversity, etc., but it also provided very relevant perspectives on public and private ESG governance through specific sessions, case studies and guest speakers. Insightful!"
Olivier Gillerot
Partner
BAIN & Company
"Sustainability is on the agenda of all our clients today. To have meaningful and impactful discussions on the topic, many people lack the basic required knowledge though. The Sustainability 101 course does provide this basic knowledge and also offers a robust framework to think forward and act systemically on ESG issues. The course combines a solid academic background with action-oriented experience sharing. Also, it gives access to a rich set of data, literature and analysis on the topic. The course is a great minimum level setting for everybody who is concerned by the societal challenge of our world. And who would not be?"
“Faced with the current state of our planet but also of our socio-economic systems, we must rethink the functioning of our society at all levels. Sustainability responds to these challenges in the face of which we all have a role to play as citizens, regulators, and of course businesses. In this context, our Sustainability Fundamentals training will give you a solid foundation to embark on this journey.”
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How do I finance my training?
DISCOUNTS
- Early bird: Early bird applicants who submit their applications before the end of the early bird date will receive a discount on the tuition fees.
- Alumni of the Solvay Brussels School, Solvay Lifelong Learning, Université libre de Bruxelles and Vrije Universiteit Brussel benefit from a 10% discount on tuition fees.
- Ruling: Your tuition fees may be recognised by the Belgian authorities as professional expenses and could therefore be eligible for a deduction under personal income tax (IPP) and corporate tax (ISOC). This potential tax saving could cover up to 25% of your tuition fees. For more information, please contact us or visit the SPF website.
SUBSIDIES & FINANCIAL AIDS
Subject to renewal of the regional agreements
- Brussels region - Educational Subsidy: Self-employed, or employee working for SME in Brussels, under certain conditions, are entitled to an Educational Subsidy. You have to submit the subsidy application within 30 days of the start of the programme/module/course. (for more information: Economie-Emploi)
- Flanders region - SME Wallet: The SME e-wallet is oriented towards practitioners of ‘liberal professions’ and SMEs whose operational headquarters are located in the Flemish Region. You have to submit the subsidy application within 14 days of the start of the programme/module/course. (for more information: VLAIO)
- Wallonia Region - Training Vouchers: Full or part-time employees from SME which has a maximum of 250 workers as well as self-employed. You have to submit the subsidy application within 14 days of the start of the programme/module/course. (for more information: Forem)
Certification Awarded
At the end of this programme, you will obtain a university certificate.
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