Innovation for Sustainability in the Workplace

Course Overview

Led by industry experts, this level 9 Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Innovation for Workplace Sustainability delves into the core objectives of workplace sustainability. Gain cutting-edge toolkits, techniques, and insights to boost your skills in devising and executing innovative sustainability plans.



Course Details

Sustainability is now a core business imperative with facilities and workplace managers playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and sustainability practices. Staying abreast of evolving sustainability agendas is challenging yet essential for facilities and workplace managers. This program enhances professional competencies, equipping managers to tackle sustainability issues and drive innovation in organisational practices. This PGC is tailored for professionals from diverse backgrounds including facilities management, engineering, science, and business.



Award

This PGC in Innovation for Sustainability in the Workplace, awarded by London Metropolitan University (London Met), is mapped to and aligned as a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Year 1

• Implementing Sustainability 20 Credits

• Design Principles for Sustainability 20 Credits

• Fundamentals of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Sustainability Innovation 20 Credits

• This programme is intended for applicants with a primary degree preferably but not limited to science, engineering, facilities, and workplace management – or a related discipline.



• A second-class honours degree or international equivalent is required.



• Applicants who do not hold the required academic qualifications may be eligible for entry to the PGC Innovation in Sustainability for the Workplace through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), based on relevant workplace experience and subject to meeting RPL eligibility criteria.



• Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis with practical knowledge a key criterion for entry via this route.



• All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

Entry to this programme is by direct application to Portobello Institute. Please see Application Weblink above.



Application Process

1. Complete the online application form.

2. Your application will be reviewed by our enrolment team.

3. Applicants will be contacted by Portobello Institute's enrolment team to confirm a place on the course or for more information.

4 months Online with Live Lectures.



Delivery Method

• This programme is delivered online with live lectures you are encouraged to attend but can also rewatch in your own time.

• This is an online with webinars course delivered over 4 months with supported webinars held during scheduled Saturdays.

Start Date: 10th October 2026.

Career Prospects

This PGC specialised program focuses on innovating, designing, and implementing workplace sustainability plans. Tailored for professionals in facilities management, engineering, building management, real estate, or related fields, it equips graduates to significantly enhance business and workplace environments.