New Batch Alert: Commence from 22nd November 2025 onwards!
Introduction
The necessity to transition to a green economy has never been so urgent. But the questions remain – How green is green? How do we transition to green? How do we calculate green? How do we measure the impact of green? …and many more. While the term ‘sustainability’ is more often than not used loosely to imply a myriad of activities, but it has a deeper, holistic implication that goes much beyond the surface. It has to be managed effectively and efficiently
Need of the Course
Businesses leading with a linear economic model are primarily focusing on profit maximization which results in environmental degradation and adverse social impacts. However, it is no longer sustainable in nature in the current times as the world is grappling with climate change and its adverse impacts. In order to address this issue, business operations need to adopt sustainable business practices. Moreover, with an increase in the awareness of corporate social responsibility and prevalence of more transparency in business affairs, companies are recognizing the urgent need to act sustainably and lead with a purpose.
This advanced certificate program deals with the long-term value creation, impact and outcome of sustainable business strategy which can be carried out in big corporations, SMEs or an aspiring professional/ practitioner/ entrepreneur.
The course uses the most relevant and updated research, experience, case studies, hands-on assignments that helps to alleviate the sustainability journey to the next level.
Who should attend this programme?
- Industry Professionals-Enhance sustainability practices in corporate for SMEs settings.
- Entrepreneurs – Build businesses focused on the green economy.
- Consultants – Provide advisory in sustainability, CSR and ESG
- Government Officials - Contribute to sustainable policy and regulation.
- Faculty Members- Incorporate sustainability into academic curriculumns.
- Students & recent graduates – Enter sustainability – related fields
- Civil Society Members – Drive social and environmental initiatives.
- Aspiring Professionals – Transition into a career in sustainability
Batch Timing
This programme is of 6 months duration having 60 Instructional Hours with a few sessions exclusively conducted in workshop format. The batch is starting from 22nd November 2025 onwards. Class timings - Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am to 9:30am
Mode of Delivery
The sessions will be offered during weekends in online live (Synchronous) mode
Programme Outcome
On doing this programme, the participants will be able to
- Understand the various facets of a Sustainable Business
- Internalize and discover available strategies for sustainability that are most relevant to one’s organization
- Comprehend opportunities for business value creation through sustainable use of natural and human resources and cross-sectoral collaboration
- Appreciate the impact and outcomes of a Sustainable Business
- Grasp the nuances of ESG reporting framework
- Induce insight from listening to international expert
- Benefit through live projects and assessments
Learning Methodology
The learning methodology will include interactive Sessions/lectures by experts from the industry, Q/A, discussion, case studies, expert learning.
Course Material
The course pack comprising power points, original research, learning aids, reading materials etc. will be provided to each participant
Assessment & Certification
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Programme Director
LEAD FACULTY
A pracademic and an international authority on Sustainability, CSR and Responsible Leadership, Dr. Nayan Mitra is the recipient of many international and national awards for her sustained effort in mainstreaming Sustainability and Responsible Leadership through her company, Sustainable Advancements; research publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and books; and her dedicated social impact with multi-stakeholder groups. She is the Springer series co-editor of Responsible Leadership and Sustainable Management; National President of the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) Sustainable Businesses Council; India Chair for G-100 for Circular Economy; Global Mentor of Change (GCPIT) to name a few.
Assessment & Certification
For 3 Month : Online quizzes and assignments (40%) Participation in discussion forums and case studies (30%) Final project report on a chosen topic related to sustainable management (30%)
For 6 Month: Online quizzes and assignments (30%) Mid-term project presentation (20%) Final project report with presentation on a chosen sustainability issue (50%)
For 11 Month: Open Book Comprehensive Examination (50%) Final integrated project report and presentation (50%)
About Sustainable Advancements
Sustainable Advancements (www.sustainableadvancements.com) is an internationally acclaimed thinktank specialised in the domain of Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Responsible Leadership. Committed to promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it delivers world-class teaching, endorses latest research, publication and consultancy using innovative, original and scholarly materials and enriches public discourse on sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and responsible leadership through forums, conferences, peer-to-peer exchange and expert-to-practitioner dialogue. A pioneer in this field, Sustainable Advancements aids in bridging the gap between ideas and actions, communities and businesses, India and rest of the world, thus bringing about holistic sustainable development.
For further details, please contact :
Kiran Rawat
All India Management Association – Centre for Management Education
15 Link Road, Lajpat Nagar – Part 3, New Delhi, India – 110024
Tel : +91 011-47673000/49868399 Extn :- 741
Mobile : +91 9599895600
Email : kiran@aima.in
Website : www.aima.in
- Certicate Programme in Sustainability Management (3 Months, 30 Hours, Online live session)
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- Introduction to Sustainability: Understanding sustainability, SDGs, mindful leadership.
- Business Agility, Digital Agility & Agility wheel
- Principles of Sustainable Management: Circular economy, inclusive HR practices, green marketing.
- Climate Change and Externalities Trading: Basics of climate change, carbon trading, clean energy.
Assessment : Online quizzes, participation, and a final project report.
Outcome : Certificate in Sustainability Management.
Duration : 30 hrs. online live sessions
Programme Fees : INR 25,000 + 18% GST.
- Advanced Certicate Programme in Sustainability Management (6 Months, 60 Hours, Online live sessions)
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- Includes all modules from the Certicate Programme.
- Sustainability Measurement, Certication, and Reporting: ESG disclosure, ISO standards, GRI and other reporting.
- Stakeholder Management and Corporate Social Responsibility: Corporate governance, CSR strategies, impact assessments.
Assessment : Online quizzes, participation, and a final project report.
Outcome : Advanced Certificate in Sustainability management
Duration : 60 Hrs Online Live Sessions
Programme Fees : INR 50,000 + 18% GST.
- Professional Diploma in Sustainability Management (11 Months, 120 Hours)
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- All modules from the Certicate and Advanced Certicate Programmes.
- Climate Policies and Carbon Markets: Global policies, carbon traceability, life cycle assessment.
- International Business and Biodiversity: Impact of biodiversity on business, strategies for conservation.
- Integrated Project: Real-world sustainability project with planning, execution, presentation.
Assessment : Online quizzes, participation, and a final project report.
Outcome : Professional Diploma in Sustainability Management.
Duration : 100 Hrs (60+40) Online Live Sessions + 2-Month Integrated Project
Programme Fees : INR 1,00,000 + 18% GST.
Batch is going to start from 22nd November 2025 onwards.
Time : 8:00am to 9:30am
Day : Saturday & Sunday
Programme Fees
3 Month Certificate Programme in Sustainability Rs. 25000/+GST INR 29,500/- which includes cost of Programme Learning Material & Examination fee
6 Month Advanced Certificate Programme in Sustainability Management Rs. 50000/+GST INR 59,000/- which includes cost of Programme Learning Material & Examination fee.
11 Month Professional Diploma in Sustainability Management Rs.100,000/+GST INR 118,000/- which includes cost of Programme Learning Material & Examination fee.