Certificate in The Sustainable Development Goals, Partnership, People, Planet and Prosperity

The aim of the programme is to provide an introduction to the theory and application of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) with a particular focus on their application in the regional context. The programme aims to build core knowledge and develop a thorough awareness of the SDG framework. The programme aims to encourage knowledge of and reflection on how the SDG framework can be applied in a local context to encourage the implementation of environmentally sustainable, living and working practices, that support a just transition to more equitable society.

This programme provides an opportunity for students to gain an accredited qualification in sustainability focused on the regional application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The programme content has been designed to be trans-disciplinary and the implementation of the learning outcomes are applicable in wide range of fields including education, healthcare, business, manufacturing, hospitality public sector administration and the built environment. Graduates from this programme will be provided with valuable knowledge that can be used and applied in their workplaces to support national sectoral and institutional efforts to achieve a sustainable and just future for all.

The full programme consists of 20 credits (4 x 5 credit modules). The partnership module is mandatory and must be completed before undertaking the remaining three modules (People, Planet and Prosperity). These modules will be available from September 2023 and can be undertaken concurrently in one semester. The initial roll out of the partnership module has limited places, but from September 2023 it is expected that multiple roll outs will be offered annually.

Contact

Dr John Scahill, Lecturer Department of Building and Civil Engineering

Email john.scahilll@atu.ie