Postgraduate Certificate in Business Sustainability

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United Kingdom UK

20 Credits (CIQ)

Business Sustainability

This course is designed to meet the increasing demand for sustainability in business, and the module in this course will equip you with the knowledge to understand how organizations can implement sustainable practices and sourcing methods. Highlights of this course are:

  • Get a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Sustainability from Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK. 

  • CIQ is a professional awarding organization incorporated in the UK. 

  • 100% Online with Personal Tutor support.

  • Program Flexibility: Can complete the program in 21-60 days based on students’ pace and time availability.

  • No prior certification or work experience is necessary.

Course Fee

Module Fee

$300 (To be paid before starting with the module)

PGC-CIQ Certification Fee

$200 (To be paid to claim certificate)

Total Fee

$500

Admission Requirement

English Language Proficiency

There is no formal entry requirement for this course, however a good standard of written and spoken English is required to study with us, but a formal language qualification (such as IELTS) is not necessary. Generally, your English simply needs to be sufficient to:

  • Use study materials, including online books, video and audio.

  • Complete the assessment requirement of the respective modules.

Why UniAthena?

Flexible

At UniAthena, you are in charge of your learning! You get to decide the pace of your learning based on your financial and time availability. The learning structure is modular, ensuring pace, effectiveness and momentum of your learning journey. With this byte-sized learning format you get to learn anywhere, anytime.

Affordable

With UniAthena as your learning partner, you follow a ‘Pay as you Go Scheme’ for your program, that means no upfront bulk payment of your fee. Instead, your fee will be divided into small pocket-friendly installments distributed across your program.

Accredited & Globally Accepted

UniAthena has partnered with reputed Universities and Awarding bodies, all of which are fully accredited by governmental regulatory bodies in their respective countries. Universities are NARIC Approved and are part of European Higher education, Bologna process, making the programs recognised worldwide.

Stackable

Byte-sized learning formats ensure that each learning item carries tangible value in terms of learning outcome, which allows learners to stack or combine small units into higher education credits toward a degree or diploma. At any point of time during your course, you can claim a certificate/diploma based on the credits you have earned so far.

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Certification

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Sustainability
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Flexible Duration

21 - 60 Days
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Learning

Online

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What You Get

You will be receiving the following certificates as specified below:

All certificate and transcript images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of respective Universities or Awarding Bodies.

100%

Students Would Recommend this Course 

100%

Students observed Improvement in Performance at Work 

What You Learn

Module 1

Sustainability and Business

Sustainability and Business

Duration: 21 - 60 Days

This module examines how organizations align with sustainability goals, addressing economic and social issues through CSR. It focuses on innovation, biodiversity, and closed-loop supply chains, while reviewing global sustainability challenges and opportunities.

21 - 60 Days

Level: EQF Level 7

Credits: 20 CIQ Credits

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Partners of this Programme

Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK is a professional awarding body based in the United Kingdom. CIQ is founded on the vision of helping individual learners and employers in attaining quality accredited awards. With centers across the Middle East, Europe and the African region, CIQ is a proud certification partner for more than 100 organizations and has a progression pathway with some of the leading universities across the world.


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Admission Process

Please find below the detailed steps to be followed as a part of the admission process.

Why This Course ?

Course Resources

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Why This Course ?

1

Practice of Sustainability

This course has been designed to address the growing needs and prevalence of sustainability in business. It will help you to learn about how organizations can practice sustainability and sustainable sourcing.

2

Making a Difference

This course enables you to enhance existing business models, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive positive change in social and environmental outcomes, making a lasting impact.

3

Adds Value to Profile

Pursue a career in sustainability and distinguish yourself in a rapidly evolving field. This specialized education will be highly valued, enabling you to carve out a unique and in-demand career path that addresses pressing global challenges.

How You Learn ?

Engage with a scientifically developed learning pedagogy that ensures a quality and effective journey for the learners. Enjoy a seamless learning experience tailored to your level of expertise on the subject matter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learners wishing to be admitted to the Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Business Sustainability will be able to directly enroll for the programme, as there is no pre-requisite for prior certifications. However, if they choose to progress to the MBA program, they should be able to meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the MBA program.

Interested candidates must upload their Identity cards as a means to verify their identity.

Once you register for the course, you will have access to the learning resources of three units of the first chapter. Your access to these learning resources will end after 7 days of registration and you will need to enroll for the program by paying the course fee.

After enrolling in a particular program or receiving the admission letter, we are unable to offer refunds as per our policy. However, prior to enrollment, all learners have the option to utilize the free trial period, which lasts between 3 to 7 days.

The Referral Policy is a UniAthena initiative to make our programs more  affordable to the learners. Learners can  share programs with  friends, family or even peers. If the Invitee enrolls for the suggested program, the next module is made free of charge.

Yes. Students may request a course transfer by submitting an application to the Academic Department. Upon approval, the transfer will be processed. A USD 300 course transfer fee applies for programs such as MBA, Master’s, Bachelor’s, and DBA, while a USD 100 transfer fee applies for transfers between Microcredit courses.

The core resources of the program are recorded video classes and essential reading materials. The learners can make use of these resources and for more references, additional resources are provided in the portal.

There are no written exams for this program. Instead, it employs both summative and formative assessment methods, consisting of unit-wise quizzes and assignments. You can find these quizzes and assignments under the 'Project Details' section in the learning portal. Each quiz allows two attempts, with the best score recorded. To unlock the assignment, you must complete the quiz first. Assignments can only be submitted once, and after submission, no further changes are allowed.
 

After you submit the assignment and quiz, the assessor will evaluate and provide feedback, including results (your grade), within 7 days of your submission. If you fail, you will receive detailed feedback explaining the reasons for the failure. You will need to revise your work based on the assessor’s comments and resubmit the assignment within 7 days of receiving your results. There are no additional fees for resubmission.


If you do not resubmit the assignment within 60 days, you may request an extension for resubmission by paying an extension fee. If you fail again on your resubmission, you may apply for a retake by paying a retake fee.

Yes, whenever a learner joins, she/he will be assigned a Personal Tutor, whom the learners can reach out for any academic assistance. For any non-academic assistance, learners can reach out to the Student Engagement & Experience ([email protected]).

The course outlines and learning outcomes are provided within the assignment brief for your reference.

Once you have registered for the Postgraduate Certificate programme in Business Sustainability, the maximum time allowed to complete the programme is 60 days. If you are unable to complete the course within 60 days, you may apply for an extension of 30 days by paying a Course Extension fee of USD 100.

The minimum duration of the course is 21 days though some exceptions may apply.

CIQ certificates are issued within 60 to 90 days of completing the course.

Contact [email protected] for assistance regarding delays.