Diploma of Sustainable Operations

Yes! Demand for sustainability professionals is already outpacing supply, and this gap is expected to grow even further over the coming decades. According to LinkedIn’s Global Green Skills Report 2024:

• Global demand for green talent grew twice as quickly as supply between 2023 and 2024.
• By 2030 one in five jobs will lack the green talent to fill it.
• By 2050, this gap will balloon to one in two jobs.

If you’re looking for a career that’s not only rewarding and fulfilling but also expected to be in demand for years to come, sustainability might be a good choice.

This course can be a great choice for:

• People looking to have a rewarding career where they can help businesses improve their impact on the environment
• Working professionals who have some existing experience in environmental management and sustainability
• Work Health and Safety professionals looking to build environmental skills and transition into WHSE roles
• International students looking to learn sustainability while studying at a supportive and conveniently located Sydney CBD campus
• Graduates of the Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management who wish to build more advanced sustainability skills and increase their career options

Yes, Smart and Skilled funding is available for this course. Smart and Skilled is an NSW Government funded program that aims to help people to get qualifications that build in-demand skills for in-demand industries. It provides eligible students with NSW Government funding for courses in targeted priority areas. To be eligible for NSW Smart & Skilled funding, you must be:

• 15 years old or over, and
• No longer an at-school or home-schooled student, and
• Living or working in NSW (or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person living in specific NSW border areas), and
• An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen

To learn more about Smart and Skilled funding, view our Smart & Skilled information page. If you’re not eligible for Smart and Skilled funding, we can still provide you with various payment options, including flexible payment plans. For advice on what funding or payment options might best suit your individual situation, connect with a Course Advisor.

When you choose to study your Diploma of Sustainable Operations at ACBI you’ll enjoy:

• Excellent student support – Be supported throughout your student journey. From study plans to interactive online sessions, you’ll be supported to succeed at your studies.
• Being taught by experienced trainers – Our trainers have a wealth of both industry and teaching experience.
• Convenient learning options – Whether you’re a working professional seeking to study flexibly online or an international student planning to move to Sydney, you can enjoy convenient study options. ACBI’s Sydney CBD campus is a short walk from Central Station and is close to a range of public transport options.
• Studying with a trusted training provider – ACBI is dedicated to offering great student experiences. We’ve been helping our students achieve good course outcomes for over 10 years. When you complete this course at ACBI, you’ll join over 4,500 graduates who’ve had success studying with us.

Great question! Many of our students choose to study the Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management followed by the Diploma of Sustainable Operations. You can think of Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management as being a good entry point into learning sustainability. It can be completed within 1 year and offers flexible online study options for domestic students (Australia/New Zealand citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents). This qualification builds foundational skills in areas such as using Environmental Management Systems, minimising a business’s carbon emissions, understanding WHS laws and developing waste management and energy efficiency plans. On the other hand, the Diploma of Sustainable Operations builds more advanced skills in managing aspects of an organisation’s sustainability. For example, it builds skills in conducting audits, developing sustainability business cases and navigating environmental reporting requirements. This course takes 18 months to complete. Starting with a Diploma of Sustainable Operations can be a good choice if you already have some existing experience in environmental management, or if you’re looking to pair a Diploma with an Advanced Diploma. For advice on which course(s) might best suit your individual needs, connect with a Course Advisor.

We do. When you study at ACBI, you can choose to pay upfront or with a flexible payment plan. For advice on what options might best suit your individual situation, connect with a Course Advisor.

Yes, combining the Diploma of Sustainable Operations with another qualification is an excellent way to boost your skills and make yourself more attractive to employers. You can apply to study two or more courses at ACBI, studying one after the other. Simply select your desired courses when completing your online application form. We recommend packaging the Diploma of Sustainable Operations with one of the following courses:

• Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Yes. If you’re looking to upskill your employees in sustainability, we can offer customised training options. ACBI can accommodate closed cohorts, run on-site and online training, and customise training to the unique needs of your organisation. We can empower your employees to gain the full Diploma of Sustainable Operations qualification. We can also offer a number of sustainability short courses based on units of competency in this qualification. For more information and personalised advice, simply fill out this form. One of our corporate training advisors will be in touch with you soon.

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