Distance Training (E-learning) on Eco-management

Next session: 22nd March – 31st May 2010

Context

International standards and norms have become unavoidable factors of success in an always more competitive market. Eco-management is recognised as a central concept for a responsible management of enterprises. Thus, the eco-management tools developed by sba are a concrete mean to attain international certification, preserve natural resources and develop important economic advantages. The eco-management tools have proven to be valuable tools during the last 10 years: they are practical, pragmatic and efficient.

Continuing education is a key element to improving institutional and individual skills and competences. Continuing education has become essential for social and economic development within a highly competitive market where knowledge is subject to constant changes. This situation is similarly applicable to emerging countries (which are facing drastic economic expansion) and to developed countries.

In this context, the continuing education on eco-management will take place in 2010 for the fifth year. Since the launch of this initiative, more than 500 executives have been trained to the principles of environmental management. These persons have become, in their country and within their organization, vectors for disseminating knowledge and innovative know-how.

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Course objective

This training aims at giving participants the theoretical background as well as the concrete tools to introduce sustainable development into daily management of enterprises. It enables participants to link environment management and ethics with the economic performance of a particular business. The e-learning course allows participant to:

• Acquire new knowledge and experiences in the field of environmental management
• Get to know the basic principles of eco-management and its related concepts like efficient resource management and cleaner production
• Use practical environmental management tools and master its applications in companies
• Share and discuss experiences in order to improve environmental management in enterprises

Target audience

The continuing training is targeting executives from emerging and developed countries that are active in:

• Companies or industries
• Engineering and consulting firms
• Administrations and Ministries
• Universities

Course duration and programme

The E-Learning training will take place via Internet both in English and French (2 parallel sessions). The course has a duration of 10 weeks, from 22nd March until 31st May, 2010. The e-learning course will be based on several eco-management tools developed by sba and its partners. To succeed in the e-learning course, the candidates will have to devote approximately 8-10 hours work per week. The participants will be evaluated on their level of participation, the quality of their work and on their in-plant application report.

The programme deals with the principles of eco-efficiency as well as 3 prominent eco-management tools, namely: Good Housekeeping, Eco-mapping and Environmental Self-Diagnosis Guide. Theoretical contributions will be combined with practical exercises and on-line evaluations. Finally the e-learning course will culminate with an in-plant application in order to experience the implementation of eco-management in an enterprise.

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Methodology

Different e-learning means will be used: theoretical inputs, free and guided chat sessions, on-line discussions, forum, case studies and exercises. Participants are required to have a good Internet connection and an email address.

The course will be moderated by 2 tutors who are experts in ‘Eco-Management' who will act as coaches to the participants rather than teachers. Exchanges among participants and with tutors will be actively supported. Follow-up mechanisms will be used to monitor working time and the successful completion of assignments. The course material will be downloadable from sba's e-learning platform; a documented bibliography on each topic and a glossary will also be provided.

To know more about Eco-management tools
View case studies realised with Eco-management tools

Teachers

Majdoulaine Semlali - MSc in environnement, Projet manager, sba
Karim Zein - MSc in environnemental management, MBA, President, sba

Registration

Interested participants are required to send a complete Curriculum vitae and a motivation letter by e-mail to sba@sba-int.ch before 5th February 2010. To ensure an optimal quality of the courses, the number of participants is limited to 25 persons for the English session as well as 25 persons for the French session. Please indicate your preferred language.

The registration fees are 2'000 CHF. Partial scholarships covering 20 to 40 % of the registration fees are available in a very limited number. The scholarship application requires a separate process and are destined to participants from emerging countries.

The practical information concerning the e-learning course will be communicated on 1st March 2010 to the selected candidates who have paid their registration fees.

Certificate

The participants who have successfully completed the course will receive a « certificate of participation ». This certificate requires active participation in all the courses and works. This certificate is equivalent to 4 ECTS* credits and corresponds to the followed courses, the various activities accomplished and the personal homework provided (a total of 80 to 100 working hours).
_{* European Credits Transfer System}

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Diploma of advanced studies en stratégie environnementale et enjeux économiques