Learn the fundamentals of sustainability and how to lead with impact through this micro-credential. Explore a new career or enhance your existing career with better informed insights and research. Turn your focus on sustainability into tangible and measurable actions. This innovative micro-credential will empower you to create positive environmental and societal impact in your workplace or your community.

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Leading Beyond Sustainability

<h6>LEARNING OUTCOMES</h6><h1>What you’ll learn</h1>

Cover a range of proven approaches to sustainability, underpinned by scientifically-informed and indigenous values. You’ll deep-dive into what sustainability means for people, the environment and the economy. Your learning takes place online offering you flexibility around your busy schedule. Delivered part-time over eight weeks this short course is achievable while working full-time. You don’t have to be an eco-warrior or have studied previous sustainability courses to make the most of the new learnings. Key themes include how to:

Explore the current and future state of sustainability, addressing pressing global issues like climate change, social justice, and economic inclusiveness.

Learn about indigenous values, culturally sustainable action, and the importance of community and collaboration in creating positive change.

Gain insights into non-linear and systems thinking and build leadership capabilities to drive meaningful, lasting change.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Build your sustainability toolkit</h3>Gain practical tools and proven strategies to lead initiatives that drive positive change.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Tackle sustainability challenges</h3>Learn how to apply various strategies to address real-world sustainability issues.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Bridge knowledge gaps</h3>Identify skill gaps and develop the expertise needed to achieve your project goals.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Create lasting impact</h3>Develop the ability to drive meaningful, ongoing change in your role, industry, or community.

What you’ll learn - List - LBS Micro overview

<ul><li>Professionals aiming to integrate sustainability practices into their organisations.</li><li>Community leaders seeking to drive positive environmental and social change.</li><li>Individuals passionate about understanding and addressing global sustainability challenges.</li><li>Anyone looking to develop leadership skills focused on creating a sustainable future.</li></ul>

Where this could take you - Course overview - PG/Micro-creds

Follow your passionMake positive impact through change - apply your learning and implement the sustainability-focused initiative you have developed within your household, community or workplace.

Boost your careerUpgrade your professional skills to include a deeper understanding of how to mitigate emerging threats and how to support greater sustainability in the workplace and community.

Continued learningJump into other micro-credentials, or start to stack your credits toward our <a href="/courses/master-of-change-and-organisational-resilience">Master of Change and Organisational Resilience</a>

Where this could take you - List - LBS Micro overview

What you need to apply - Course overview - Micro-creds

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Proof of identity</h3>You will need to provide a copy of your passport or birth certificate to confirm your personal details.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Qualifications &amp; work experience</h3>You need to provide proof of previous study and work experience e.g. an academic transcript, graduating certificate, or CV.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">English language proficiency</h3>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of English language competence e.g. academic IELTS or PTE. <a target="_blank" href="https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/tertiary/english-language-entry-requirements-for-international-students/">Learn more</a>

Step-by-step process to apply for this course:

Application and admissions - Course overview - Micro-creds

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Apply online</h4>Choose a <a href="/browse/courses?course-type=microcredential">micro-credential</a> that aligns with your goals and complete an application form. Make sure to submit all the required documentation so your application can be processed as quickly as possible.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Enrolment confirmed</h4>Once your documents and application has been reviewed and approved by our team, you will be enrolled in your course and advised of next steps.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the whānau!</h4>You are ready to start your learning journey and join a group of like-minded, life-long learners.

Application and admissions - List - Course overview - Micro-creds

Domestic student fee Domestic student fees apply to all students who are citizens, permanent residents or those hold a residency visa in New Zealand.

International student fee International student fees apply to all students who are NOT citizens, permanent residents or those who DO NOT hold a residency visa in New Zealand. Please note that this course is not eligible for a student visa into New Zealand.

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If we look at this from a purely academic perspective, a micro-credential is worth 15 educational credits which equates to 150 hours of learning. But how much time you need to commit each week will depend on the length of the programme. This 8-week micro-credential includes an average of 18 learning hours per week. The Leading Beyond Sustainability micro-credential’s blended delivery approach includes self-directed and directed learning activities supported by 3 x 90 minute virtual synchronous class sessions. Online synchronous sessions will take place on Wednesday 12pm - 1:30pm. But don’t let that number put you off - our micro-credentials are all about gaining practical, transferable skills. So those 15 hours will comprise weekly sessions (where applicable), time for you to work on your assessment (which can often be work-related or a live project for your workplace or organisation) and applying your new skills and knowledge in your practice. For further information, download <a rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://link.academyex.com/prospectus-2024">our prospectus</a>.

What is the time commitment for this programme?

When are the next intakes?

The Leading Beyond Sustainability Micro-credential, supports individuals from a range of industries and communities. This micro-credential could be for you if:<ul><li>you are passionate about sustainability and find yourself wondering what you can do to contribute to more sustainable futures</li><li>your professional or community work has a sustainability or impact focus</li></ul>

Who is this programme for?

Applications close one week before the start date of the intake you are applying for. Applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis after the application close date at the discretion of academyEX. Please contact us if applications are closed and you would like to apply.

When do applications close?

<ul><li>The domestic tuition fee for the Programme is $360 (including GST)</li><li>The fee for international students in New Zealand is NZD$1125 (including GST)</li><li>The fee for international students outside of New Zealand is NZD$1087</li></ul>

What are the fees?

To be eligible to study on the Programme, applicants must meet the admission criteria. The high-level entry criteria as approved by NZQA are as follows:<ul><li>A Bachelor&#039;s degree or an equivalent level qualification </li><li>OR equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.</li></ul>For further information, including how to demonstrate equivalent professional experience, download <a rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://link.academyex.com/prospectus-2024">our prospectus</a>.

What are the entry requirements?

Absolutely. We’ve had loads of students do the course alongside family members, friends and colleagues. There are also opportunities to work collaboratively on assessments during the programme and work together on a project of interest. Learning is always better together!

Can I do this course with colleagues?

Generally, a 15 credit micro-credential will comprise two summative assessments. Some assessments are individual and others may be group based to encourage collaboration with others. Assessments are about applying your learning to your practice or context - developing small plans, strategies, designing initiatives, and exploring and evaluating key concepts or ideas. All assessments will add demonstrable value to your applied knowledge of the area you&#039;re learning in. In the Leading Beyond Sustainability micro-credential, you will critically evaluate a case study of an organisation or project that demonstrates authentic sustainable value, and devise a project brief for a sustainability initiative that you are passionate about implementing in your context.

What sort of assessments are required for micro-credentials?

Micro-credentials are delivered entirely online. Each micro-credential has regular online facilitated classes and self-directed study, that includes viewing videos, completing quizzes and reading relevant papers.

Can I study fully online or do I need to be able to travel to Auckland, New Zealand for classes?

Yes, almost all academyEX learners work full time while studying part time. The workload for micro-credentials has been developed to fit in around full time work or family commitments. The assessments are designed to be practical and linked to personal aspirations and projects.

Can I study and work full time at the same time?

We are very happy to help you to communicate the benefits of studying with academyEX to your employer. If you would like us to provide you with a letter of support or further information, please just ask.

Can you help me to get support from my organisation to support me to enrol in the programme?

This programme is available to study as an international student either via online distance learning or if you currently reside in New Zealand and your visa conditions allow study. To find out more about studying with academyEX as an international student, and for programme fees, visit our <a rel="noreferrer" target="_self" href="https://academyex.com/student-support/international-students">International Students</a> page.

What do I need to know as an international student?

A micro-credential certifies achievement of a specific and coherent set of skills and/or knowledge. Micro-credentials are created through strong evidence of need by industry, employers, iwi and/or the community. Think of them like a ‘crash course’ on the future – bringing you up to speed on what matters today but also what’s critical for a thriving future. They are designed to be done alongside your busy work and personal life, so you don&#039;t have to take time off to study. Our Micro-credentials give you a recognised NZQA qualification.  Delivered through a combination of self-directed learning and weekly live online sessions, you’ll practice and apply the knowledge and skills you learn through two practical assessments. Between 7 and 15 weeks, all micro-credentials have a set price and we run regular intakes at set times of the year.

What is a micro-credential?

Our stackable learning means you can take a mix ‘n match approach to building your skills, knowledge and network across programmes, no matter which faculty, so you have a customised toolkit to make change and innovate where it matters most to you. You can think of micro-credentials as building blocks of learning. Each building block could be credited to larger qualifications (e.g. a Master’s degree) if a specific micro-credential aligns to specific learning outcomes covered in a larger qualification. It’s worth having a chat with us about what you’re seeking to achieve for your upskilling so we can help with selecting the right learning pathways for you.

What is stackable learning?

What you need to know - LBS Micro overview

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Leading Beyond Sustainability

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Understand sustainability and global challenges

Embrace diverse perspectives and collaboration

Develop systems thinking and leadership skills

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