The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Sustainable Marketing and Communication Strategy bundle will equip you with the tools to realign the purpose of marketing and communication, rewire the way business is practised, and reclaim communication in service of sustainability. This bundle combines three engaging online short courses: Business Sustainability Management; Sustainable Marketing, Media and Creative; and Communicating for Influence and Impact. Throughout these courses, you will learn how to rewire your business purpose and operations; transform your marketing and communication practices; and realign your strategies in service of long-term wellbeing for people, nature, and planet. You will also develop practical strategies for action; explore cutting-edge research and insights; and enhance your ability to challenge the status quo and generate value for all stakeholders.

All three of these courses are individually certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. One of the courses has an estimated 75 hours of learning, one has an estimated 80 hours of learning, and the other has an estimated 100 hours of learning.

Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. CISL and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.

Is this bundle for you?

This bundle is beneficial for marketing, media, and creative professionals who want to use their skills and competencies in service of sustainability and change company and consumer behaviour for the better. It is also valuable for professionals who are passionate about creating business and brand value that delivers positive purpose-driven contributions for our society and natural world. Additionally, leaders will learn how to enhance their communication skills to drive change effectively. Entrepreneurs and business owners who take this bundle will discover how to steer their organisations towards social, ecological, and climate objectives.

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Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. CISL and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.

Why choose a bundle?

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Sustainable Marketing and Communication Strategy bundle provides a way for working professionals to upskill online. The bundle comprises three short courses from CISL. Every course is broken down into manageable, weekly modules with diverse activities, all designed to accelerate your learning. You will also gain the chance to engage with the ideas of a network of international peers and leading experts from a diverse range of sectors, roles, and fields who contribute to a solid understanding of sustainability-related topics.

Enjoy a flexible structure

Designed to provide maximum benefit in a timeframe that suits you best, this bundle features an interactive online learning model that allows you to choose your preferred start date for each course. By spacing your learning, you will be able to consolidate and actively build your sustainability competence while completing the courses according to a schedule that matches your professional and personal obligations.

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Bundle total: $6,019.00 USD (including discount)

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Course 1: Business Sustainability Management online short course

Learn how to develop and execute a plan to implement sustainable business practices in your organisation. Leverage the opportunities that come with creating a sustainable business and find out how you can lead positive change and address social and environmental sustainability challenges.

Course 2: Sustainable Marketing, Media and Creative online short course

Examine the impact and opportunity of your marketing practice and strategy to re-align with global sustainability and wellbeing. Throughout the course, you will learn to unleash marketing, media, and creative’s potential to influence and inspire a sustainable future for all people and the planet.

Course 3: Communicating for Influence and Impact online short course

Learn how to embed purpose and cultivate organisational culture. Over eight weeks, you will explore the impact of purpose-led communication and the role of organisational integrity. You will also reflect on how you as a leader can effectively influence change in your immediate and greater context.

About the certificates

Integrate sustainability in your business, marketing and communication strategies, and earn a certificate of completion from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) for each course in the bundle.

Assessment for each course is based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you will need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbooks. The handbooks will be made available to you as soon as you begin each course.

Your digital certificates will be issued in your legal name and sent to you upon successful completion of the courses, as per the stipulated requirements.

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