Introduction
Dumfries and Galloway College has partnered with Think Partnership Ltd to offer a Certificate in Sustainable Business Growth & Leadership. Upon successful completion, participants will earn a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management. They will also gain the essential knowledge and skills to integrate environmental and social responsibility into everyday business practices—key components for long-term financial success and organisational resilience.
Organisations are tasked with translating their sustainability goals into actionable steps. This course is designed to inspire senior leaders to promote sustainability within their workplaces, while considering the environmental and social impacts of their business decisions—both their own and the broader organisational choices.
Throughout the course, delegates will complete the following CMI units, applying them to a sustainable project:
- 513: Managing Projects to Achieve Results
- 514: Managing Change
- 521: Using Data and Information for Decision Making
The CMI units, along with the Sustainable objectives delivered by Think Partnership, will allow delegates to understand the importance and need to embed sustainable principles across organsiations and apply these new learned skills to real world projects.
Course code
CESB
Location
Varies
Duration
Facilitied sessions delivered over MS Teams on the dates listed – 12:00pm – 14:00pm.
GLH for each unit is as follows:
513 – 26 hours
514 – 19 hours
521 – 26 hours
Assignment dates for each unit will be set and there is a requirement for self study.
Price
£TBA
Availability
Location: Online
Induction Session – 25 Mar 2025 12:00
Session 2 – 22 Apr 2025 12:00
Session 3 – 06 May 2025 12:00
Session 4 – 20 May 2025 12:00
Session 5 – 04 Jun 2025 12:00
Session 6 – 17 Jun 2025 12:00
Session 7 – 01 Jul 2025 12:00
Session 8 – 26 Aug 2025 12:00
Session 9 – 09 Sep 2025 12:00
Session 10 – 23 Sep 2025 12:00
Session 11 – 07 Oct 2025 12:00
Session 12 – 04 Nov 2025 12:00
Session 13 – 18 Nov 2025 12:00
Session 14 – 02 Dec 2025 12:00
Session 15 – 16 Dec 2025 12:00
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications are required to enrol in the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership – Sustainable Business Growth & Leadership course. However, it is expected that you will be leading a current sustainability project, as this will enable you to effectively apply the sustainability principles covered in the course.
Course Content
Virtual delivery with CMI Instructor and Think Partnership
Unit 513 – Managing Projects to Achieve Results The ability to manage projects is a vital skill for all managers. This unit focuses on the knowledge and skills required to manage projects successfully and overcome problems and challenges. It requires the learner to evaluate the methods and tools for planning tasks and activities, as well as knowing how to implement and manage project activities, build stakeholder relationships, manage resources and risk, monitor progress and report on outcomes.
Unit 514 – Managing Change Change is inevitable if an organisation is to maintain competitiveness and currency of practice. This unit has been designed to enable the learner to evaluate types and reasons for change within organisations and be able to select and apply theoretical models for its management. The purpose is not only to enable learners to develop the skills to manage change and achieve set objectives, but to do so in a professional manner with open and honest communication throughout the entire process.
Unit 521 Using Data and Information For Decision Making
The ability to analyse and manage data and information can lead to increased competitiveness, innovation, productivity and customer satisfaction. However, with data and information volumes increasing at unprecedented levels, the ability to interpret, use, and harness ‘big data’ can become an organisational challenge. The aim of this unit is to equip learners with an understanding of the purpose and practices of interpreting, managing and presenting business data and information to inform decision making.
Six areas covered by Think Partnership:
· Introduction to sustainable principles
· Net Zero and Carbon
· Circularity
· Social Value & Community wealth building
· Reporting and ESG
· Nature positive business
Each area will have a focus on human, operational and commercial impact.
Assessments
Assessment for each unit is based on written assignments, reflecting on practical work-based scenarios to ensure learning is applied effectively. There are no exams, making it a manageable way to gain a qualification while working.
Course Contact Details
shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk
01387 734199