Become a sustainability-focused project professional with practical, globally relevant skills. This course equips you to integrate sustainability into every stage of the project lifecycle, balance short-term goals with long-term impact, and manage environmental and reputational risks. Gain the confidence to make future-focused decisions and deliver projects that create lasting global value.
Sustainability is redefining project management across industries and regions. Today’s professionals are expected to balance business performance with environmental responsibility and social impact — capabilities that are now essential in a rapidly changing global economy.
This certification equips you to integrate sustainability into every stage of the project lifecycle, giving you the confidence to align organisational objectives with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
By earning the IPM Sustainable Project Professional® certification, you’ll position yourself as a globally recognised project leader — delivering results that drive long-term value for organisations, communities, and the planet.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
IPM Sustainable Project Professional® certification programme is ideal for:
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This course is available for organisations looking to meet specific business needs, equipping your team with the skills to drive success.
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Your course fee includes access to all course materials via the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, session recordings, preparation resources, practice quizzes, a certification question bank, and ongoing support from our Student Support team.
The course is delivered live online in an interactive, instructor-led format. Sessions combine expert teaching with practical exercises and case studies, giving you both the knowledge and tools to apply sustainability in real projects.
This is a 1-day certification programme consisting of 7 hours of learning.
Yes. There are no prerequisites. The course is open to professionals from all industries who want to integrate sustainability practices into their projects.
Absolutely. The course is designed to make sustainability frameworks and applications accessible to all professionals. Prior experience in project management is helpful but not required.
Yes. Recordings of the live sessions will be available for a limited time on the Student Hub, so you can revisit key content and catch up if you miss a class.
This certification equips you with practical, future-ready skills in sustainable project management — helping you integrate ESG practices, mitigate sustainability risks, and align projects with global goals. You’ll earn 7 PDUs and gain a globally recognised credential that enhances your professional profile and career opportunities.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you’ll earn the IPM Sustainable Project Professional® certification and 7.0 Professional Development Units (PDUs). This credential demonstrates your ability to embed sustainability into project workflows and supports your ongoing PMI certification maintenance.
Access key resources to enhance your sustainability knowledge and project management skills.
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