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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Business strategies and sustainability are not such concepts that are believed to be taken into practice together. But in the lieu of time, it is important to make and implement such strategies that shall also be in favor of the environment. The strategies implemented in the organizations should include the concept of sustainability for the greener development of the company. The concept of sustainability and strategy making is gradually becoming part of every organization. The course on Strategy and Sustainability is an initiative by IESE, Business School University of Navarra, and Coursera. This is based on Rosenberg’s published book by Palgrave.

Strategy and Sustainability training closely discuss the complexity of issues and the need for an hour to practice sustainable development for a better tomorrow. It is a thought-provoking course that shall expose students to the critical situation of mother earth and the strategies for business. This is a self-paced online course of 6 weeks available on the Coursera portal. The learners who opt for the certificate course will receive Strategy and Sustainability certification by the IESE Business School, University of Navarra, and Coursera at the end of the course.

The Highlights

6 weeks duration
Online course
16 hours of classes
Shareable certification
Self-paced learning
Graded assignments
Quizzes and programming assignments
Financial Aid

Programme Offerings

6 Weeks Duration
trained by experts
Online Course
Shareable Certification
Flexible Deadlines
Graded Assignments
Feedback
quizzes
assessments
financial aid

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2250	yes	Coursera

The candidate can pay the Strategy and Sustainability certification fee after signing up for the course on Coursera. Enrolled students can pay through credit cards, debit cards, and internet banking for the course. Depending upon the time that the candidate is required to complete the course, the fee structure is mentioned below.

Strategy and Sustainability fee structure

Name of the course	Fee in INR
Strategy and Sustainability	Rs. 2,250

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Strategy and Sustainability certification will be given to all the candidates who shall complete the course successfully and the associated assignments. The shareable certificate by IESE Business School, University of Navarra, and Coursera will enhance the learner’s skills and will also help them in building their CVs.

What you will learn

The strategy and sustainability certification syllabus will discuss the importance of including sustainability in the business strategy. The course shall train the candidates about the strategies not just to save the planet but also to fulfill their long-term and short-term goals. The candidate will become familiar with the following concepts after the completion of the course.

Business and Environment
Business strategies and their issues
Options in making and implementing a strategy
Environmental Interest Groups
Developing the sustainable strategy

Who it is for

EntrepreneurBusiness AnalystProject Manager

Strategy and Sustainability certification benefits the freshers who are willing to build their career in the domain of dealing with the strategies for businesses. The course shall also help the people who are working on the following designations.

The course will enhance their skills in making strategies for a successful business.

Admission Details

To enroll yourself in the Strategy and Sustainability online course. Follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Strategy and Sustainability course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/strategy-sustainability

Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.

Step 3: Click on the tab “Enroll for free” and sign up for the course.

Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Strategy and Sustainability certification fee.

Step 5: Start learning by attending the Strategy and Sustainability classes.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome to the course
Course Introduction
Governance & Sustainability
Six Differences
The Last 60 Years
How Business Has Responded
Session Summary: It's Not About Right and Wrong!

Readings

About This Course
Course Syllabus
Required Reading Week 1: "A Strategic Approach to Sustainability"
Optional Reading: Strategy & Sustainability
Quiz 1 Solutions

Practice Exercise

Week 1

Videos

Five Strategic Issues
Catastrophic Risks
License to Operate
Consumer Response
Technological Innovation
Globalization

Readings

Ted Talk: Elon Musk and the mind behind Tesla
Quiz 2 Solutions

Practice Exercise

Week 2

Videos

Sensibility and Compliance
Take the Low Road & Break the Law
Wait and See
Show and Tell
Pay for Principle
Think Ahead

Readings

Learning Objectives
Ted Talk, "Ray Anderson: The business logic of sustainability"
Quiz 3 Solutions

Practice Exercise

Week 3

Videos

Introduction: The Sierra Club and Four Types of Environmentalists
Conservationists
Activists
Localists
Advocates
Non-Market Strategy

Readings

Ted Talk, "Global priorities bigger than climate change"
Quiz 4 Solutions

Practice Exercise

Week 4

Videos

Introduction: Differences Across Industries and Regions
Automotive and Oil & Gas
Consumer Goods & Consumer Electronics
The United States & Europe
China & India
Africa

Readings

Ted Talk, "Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: How Africa can keep rising"
Quiz 5 Solution

Practice Exercise

Week 5

Videos

Introduction: Framework
Do the Math!
The Past, the Present and the Future
The Role of the Board
Crafting the Plan
Summary

Readings

Required Reading, "Using Scenarios to Plan for Tomorrow"
Quiz 6 Solutions

Practice Exercise

Week 6

IESE Business School Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Strategy and Sustainability online course?

The total duration of the Strategy and Sustainability course is 6 weeks and the classes for the same can be completed in approximately 16 hours.

2: What are the enrollment options available for the students?

The students can enroll through audit mode and certification. The former is the free mode but the latter provides multiple benefits and the shareable certification to the students.

3: Which institute is the provider of the Strategy and Sustainability course?

The course is provided by IESE Business School, University of Navarra.

4: Where are the Strategy and Sustainability course available?

The Strategy and Sustainability course is available on the portal of Coursera.

5: In which language is this course available?

The course is available in the English language and it has subtitles in French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, and Spanish.