Sustainability coordinator.

Ready to move beyond theory? 

This programme first provides you with a solid theoretical foundation in sustainable development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the EU sustainability reporting standards. Building on this, you acquire a practical toolkit to function effectively as a sustainability coordinator or advisor.

Through interactive methods, hands-on assignments, and a real-life project in an organisation, you will learn directly from experts and apply your knowledge immediately to real business cases.

This initiative is a collaborative effort between HOGENT and CIFAL Flanders | UNITAR, recognised by a UNITAR training certificate for participants. UNITAR is the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.

The programme is open to students from all academic backgrounds — including business, law, science, economics, languages, and social sciences. Whether you are new to sustainability or already have a strong academic background in sustainability, you will gain invaluable practical tools and hands-on insights from this program, preparing you to make a real impact.

The programme's course structure is as follows:

We start with a foundational understanding of sustainable development in the course "The UN and sustainable development". Further exploration of the different SDGs is facilitated through four specific courses: SDGs for the Planet, SDGs for People, SDGs for Prosperity, and SDGs for Peace and Partnership. A separate course focuses on Circular entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation.

As a sustainability coordinator, you will require a toolkit to guide your work. This includes the ability to measure and report value creation by applying EU sustainability reporting standards. You will also need to effectively communicate, raise awareness, and initiate change. These essential skills are developed in the courses on measuring and reporting sustainability and in the course change management, and communication.

The programme culminates in a Sustainability Coordinator Project. In this project, you will identify the necessary steps for an organisation to achieve a sustainable future scenario. You will formulate a sustainability strategy and develop a proposal for its implementation, applying all the competencies acquired during your training.

Admission requirements

You already have a graduate, bachelor's or master's degree or you have already obtained 60 ECTS in a graduate, bachelor's or master's programme. A good level of English (approximately B2) is required to follow classes, interact and complete assignments; this will be checked during a short intake interview. 

Study load

The micro-credential programme Sustainability Coordinator has a study load of 30 ECTS.

Certification

For all course components, you will receive a credit certificate. If you pass all the course components, you will receive a U!REKA-certificate for the micro-credential Sustainability Coordinator and a UNITAR training certificate.

Examination

A blend of continuous assessment (tests, reports, presentations, etc.) and exams.

Tuition fee*

The tuition fee for the programme consists of a fixed amount of 728 euros.

* does not apply to Erasmus exchange students

Registration

Mail to joeri.brusselle@hogent.be