Environmental sustainability for project management
About the course
The Environmental Sustainability for Project Management microcredential develops an advanced understanding of sustainability concepts with a focus on environmental challenges in organisational contexts. The course explores key issues such as climate change, biodiversity, pollution and the circular economy, alongside frameworks including the triple bottom line.
Learners critically examine the complexity and trade-offs involved in implementing sustainable strategies across public, private and third sector projects. Through flexible, self-paced study and real-world case analysis, the course equips learners to integrate environmental sustainability into project planning and decision-making.
Recommended learning hours: 150
Microcredential Specification - Environmental sustainability for project management
Course details
- Credit Type: For-Credit
- Study Method: Online, flexible
- Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the complexity and measurement of sustainability concepts
- Evaluate sustainability approaches at different organisational and global scales
- Explain key environmental challenges and their implications
- Critically assess implementation of environmental sustainability strategies
- Career Opportunity: This microcredential supports career development in roles focused on sustainability, environmental management and responsible project delivery. Graduates may pursue positions such as Sustainability Manager, Environmental Analyst, Project Manager or Policy Advisor. The course develops critical skills in evaluating environmental issues and implementing sustainable strategies, which are valued across sectors including government, consulting, non-profits and corporate organisations. It provides a strong foundation for professionals aiming to integrate sustainability into projects and drive environmentally responsible outcomes.
- Target Learners:
This course is designed for professionals and graduates seeking to incorporate sustainability into project management practice. It is particularly suited to project managers, sustainability practitioners and those working in policy, development or organisational strategy roles.
The course is ideal for early- to mid-career professionals looking to develop critical understanding of environmental issues and sustainable decision-making. Suitable for learners with prior undergraduate study or equivalent experience, its flexible format supports working professionals balancing study with other commitments.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 10-20 weeks
- Maximum Registration Period: 1 Year
- Entry Requirements: To be eligible for the course, you must have:
- an undergraduate degree which is considered at least comparable to a UK third class bachelor’s degree , OR
- at least two years’ relevant professional experience at a graduate level, AND
- a high standard of English, equivalent to an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall with 6.0 in the written test, or a Duolingo score of at least 120.
- Tech/Computer Requirements: We set minimum computer and web access requirements for online study. These are updated from time and can be found at https://www.london.ac.uk/study/how-apply/computer-requirements.
- Prior Knowledge: This is a UK postgraduate academic course – if you do not have the required educational or professional background, you will likely find it very challenging. While you can self-certify that you meet the admissions criteria, we reserve the right to ask you for evidence of your qualifications at any time.
- Skills Acquired:
- Sustainability analysis
- Environmental risk awareness
- Strategic decision-making
- Policy and programme evaluation
- Critical thinking
- Sustainable project planning
- Start Anytime? Yes
Microcredential Courses
- Course Level
- Postgraduate
- Subject Area
- PRMGT Project Management
- Academic Direction
- Royal Holloway, University of London