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Become a sustainability-focused project professional with practical, globally relevant skills. This course equips you to integrate sustainability into every stage of the project lifecycle, apply ESG frameworks, Circular Economy concepts, and sustainability reporting principles. Gain the confidence to make future-focused decisions and deliver projects that create lasting value.
Sustainability is becoming an essential capability for project professionals across every industry. Organisations are increasingly expected to balance commercial objectives with environmental responsibility, social impact, and long-term business resilience. As a result, project managers are playing a growing role in helping organisations achieve their sustainability goals while delivering successful project outcomes.
The IPM Sustainable Project Professional® certification provides practical knowledge, frameworks, and tools to help professionals understand and apply sustainability principles within project environments. Participants explore sustainability concepts, ESG frameworks, Circular Economy principles, sustainability reporting requirements, and recognised sustainable project management methodologies.
Through practical examples, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will learn how sustainability can be integrated throughout the project lifecycle while supporting organisational objectives, stakeholder expectations, and responsible business practices.
At the end of the programme, participants complete the official certification assessment. On passing, they earn the IPM Sustainable Project Professional® certification, demonstrating their understanding of sustainability principles and their application within modern project environments.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
Enrolment in this programme includes 12 months’ complimentary access to IPM Membership, supporting continued professional development beyond certification.
The IPM Sustainable Project Professional® certification is designed for professionals who want to understand how sustainability can be embedded into projects, programmes, and organisational decision-making.
This programme is ideal for:
Looking for guidance on whether this certification is right for you? Schedule a call with one of our project management advisers and get the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
This course is available for organisations looking to meet specific business needs, equipping your team with the skills to drive success.
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Get in depth information about the course and answers to frequently asked questions.
Your course fee includes access to all course materials via the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, session recordings, preparation resources, practice quizzes, a certification question bank, and ongoing support from our Student Support team.
The course is delivered live online in an interactive, instructor-led format. Sessions combine expert teaching with practical exercises and case studies, giving you both the knowledge and tools to apply sustainability in real projects.
This is a 2-day certification programme consisting of 14 hours of learning.
Yes. There are no prerequisites. The course is open to professionals from all industries who want to integrate sustainability practices into their projects.
Absolutely. The course is designed to make sustainability frameworks and applications accessible to all professionals. Prior experience in project management is helpful but not required.
Yes. Recordings of the live sessions will be available for a limited time on the Student Hub, so you can revisit key content and catch up if you miss a class.
This certification equips you with practical, future-ready skills in sustainable project management — helping you integrate ESG practices, mitigate sustainability risks, and align projects with global goals. You’ll earn 14 PDUs and gain a globally recognised credential that enhances your professional profile and career opportunities.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you’ll earn the IPM Sustainable Project Professional® certification and 14.0 Professional Development Units (PDUs). This credential demonstrates your ability to embed sustainability into project workflows and supports your ongoing PMI certification maintenance.
The Live Online classes are delivered in English. For the OnDemand format, subtitles are available in Arabic, French, Simplified Chinese and Spanish, helping improve comprehension and support more effective study. Simply click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles
Access key resources to enhance your sustainability knowledge and project management skills.
