Course Details

Course Code(s):
PM5011
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
October 2025
Duration:
6 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Faculty: Work and Employment Studies
Course Type: Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:

Contact(s):

Name: Claire Harnett
Email: PDSustainableWork@ul.ie
Name: Dr Jean McCarthy
Address: Department of Work and Employment Studies Email: Jean.mccarthy@ul.ie
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Brief Description

This course qualifies for 50% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility.   Please Note:   Applicants may only apply for and receive, one subsidised course per semester. 

Please ensure you enter the Module Code below when applying for this MicroCred. Applications without this cannot be processed. You may apply for more than one module under the same application.

This micro-credential represents a single module within a larger further award (eg. Certificate, Diploma, Masters). By taking this micro-credential you may be eligible to apply for a credit exemption should you progress to study for a further award. The programmes associated with this MircoCreds are: 

The last 70 years have seen the most rapid transformation of the human relationship with the natural world in the history of humankind, a phenomenon known as the "Great Acceleration". Steffen et al. (2015) outlined an urgent need for a new paradigm that integrates the continued development of human societies and the maintenance of the earth system in a resilient and accommodating state; what has widely been termed "sustainability".

The purpose of this MicroCred is to provide students with a deep contextual understanding of sustainability issues as they influence work and organisations in parallel with the digital transformation of the workplace. Further, the MicroCred considers cutting edge research and practice in the creation of sustainable, inclusive, hybrid work environments, and offers students a guided opportunity to create an actionable sustainable work initiative.

Learning outcomes:

On the successful completion of this MicroCred participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the global environmental, economic, social, and technological trends shaping contemporary organisations
  • Compare and contrast how different business contexts have engaged with sustainable and inclusive work environments
  • Compare and contrast how different business contexts have engaged with digital transformation of work
  • Articulate the strategic business case for sustainable change in organisations
  • Embed sustainability in organisational decision making
  • Implement new and emerging tools, techniques, policies, and practices for the development of sustainable and inclusive work
  • Be an advocate for a sustainable agenda in organisations

Applicants are expected to hold a Level 8 degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalents). Applicants must also have some prior experience in supervising or managing people.

Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission. 

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.
 

€1,500

This course qualifies for 50% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility.