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Online Short Course
SCPD10 Sustainable Supply Chain
Duration
1 month
Certificate
TP Certificate
Course Overview
This online course aims to provide learners with a good understanding of the overall knowledge to design, develop and implement sustainability in supply chain management and operations. The course aims to
- Review the economic and ecological views of people and planet, and understand the state of the environment and our world.
- Describe the pressing global problems, review the history of sustainable development, and understand the concepts of Weak and Strong Sustainability.
- Review business and sustainability, understand the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Pyramid, dimensions of CSR and be aware of Corporate Social Irresponsibility (CSI).
- Gain knowledge on Cleaner Production, understand Eco-effectiveness and Eco-efficiency in the business context, and are able to differentiate between cradle-to-grave and cradle-to- cradle principles.
- Understand understand the Nature and Implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS), appreciate the obstacles for businesses concerning the uptake of ISO certification. Review the benefits and drawbacks of recognised certification schemes, and understand the Potential and Limitation of ISO 14001.
- Understand the rise of corporate reporting initiatives, understand the nature of sustainability reporting, as well as reporting standards and frameworks. Articulate the value and effectiveness of sustainability reporting.
- Gain an understanding of the challenges of policy-making for sustainability, the complexities of engaging with stakeholders, and the significance of business-stakeholders nexus for sustainability.
- Be aware of Socially Responsible investment (SRI) - the ethical investment - study the ethicality of SRI, and examine the links between sustainable consumption and sustainable development. Articulate the local and global impact of over-consumption and the need for change.
This online course is to be completed within 1 month from the date of successful course activation.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have at least GCE ‘A’ level certificate and two years of working experience in the logistics and supply chain industry.
Those who do not meet the minimum educational requirements but have relevant working experience may be considered for entry to the Professional Certificate programme on a case-by-case basis. Similarly those who have higher educational qualifications but do not have relevant working experience in the sector may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Supporting Documents Required
Please get ready the following documents for upload as a zip file before applying for the course through our online form.
For Singapore citizens & PRs, a copy of your NRIC / ID card (front & back)
For foreigners, a copy of your work permit (front & back) or your passport (personal particulars page)
For corporate sponsorship of courses, please email to tsa@tp.edu.sg for the sign-up advisory.
This is a 100% e-learning , self-paced and self-directed course that runs on a PC/Laptop's web browser.
At the end of this course, you will learn the following topics:
- Understand the interdependencies that exist between the economy, society and nature and its current baseline.
- Understand the sustainable development theory.
- Apply sustainable development theory to the business context.
- Describe the breakthroughs in cleaner production and sustainable handling of waste.
- Understand Environmental Management Systems (EMS) for sustainability.
- Understand the reporting structures for sustainability.
- Examine the roles of government and non-government organisations (NGOs) in sustainability.
- Examine the role of consumers in sustainability.
Overall, learners are equipped with the knowledge to design, develop and implement Sustainability in supply chain management and operations.
Assessment
The online quiz consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Unlimited attempts for the online quiz are allowed for participants to reinforce their understanding and achieve the desired learning outcomes.
On completing the online course and quiz, candidates can request for an online examination conducted by CILTS, via email at secretariat@cilt.org.sg.
The online examination consists of 20 MCQs to be completed in an hour. Result will be known immediately. For a repeat attempt - the cost is SGD50.00 per attempt, with no restriction on the number of repeat attempts.
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Level
Intermediate
Certification
Upon passing the module’s online examination by CILTS, candidates will be awarded an e-Certificate of Completion jointly issued by TP and CILTS.
For more information on course fee / schedule, or to apply,
Course Contact
- 67881212
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays. - Website: https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
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Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Avenue 1,
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.
