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CPSL’s portfolio of executive education programmes provides individuals and organisations with a broad range of sustainability leadership and strategy courses which are designed to meet specific business and leadership development needs.

Explore the key features of CPSL’s strategic executive education programmes in business and sustainability for senior executives to find a seminar that suits your professional development needs.

How We Work

Through our Executive Programmes, we work with a select group of leaders and senior decision-makers who are in a position to have a significant impact upon their organisations.

Our business and sustainability courses and programmes support individuals to make informed decisions and to lead change at both an organisational level and within the wider system in which they operate. Our programmes have a strong, strategic focus on the changing global context, on risks and opportunities for business and on effective approaches to developing sustainable business strategies and business processes.

We draw on expertise from our corporate and strategic partners and from the academic work of the University of Cambridge and other centres of excellence.
Business & Sustainability Programme

The Prince of Wales's Business & Sustainability Programme

With a 20-year track record, this programme is the leading international senior executive forum for corporate leaders who want to understand the strategic implications of sustainability risks and opportunities for their businesses. The programme exposes delegates to the latest data, emerging industry, policy and civil society perspectives, and to key debates and dilemmas, providing a strong basis to underpin corporate strategy development and decision-making.

Each seminar involves a senior delegation drawn from a range of geographies, functions and sectors, with all delegates selected on the basis of their seniority and sphere of influence and responsibility for decision-making, thereby ensuring a strong peer network.

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Climate Innovation Programme

Climate Innovation Programme

The Climate Innovation Programme is devoted to the latest thinking and tools that are shaping innovative practice in climate theory. The Programme will enable business professionals, financiers, city planners and policymakers to explore the new strategic imperatives created by climate change and focus on climate action.

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CFO Leadership Seminar

CFO Leadership Seminar

A new leadership seminar for Chief Financial Officers from leading businesses internationally, designed to enhance their understanding of the commercial risks and opportunities of global system pressures and trends. The seminar will build their capacity to future-proof strategic decision-making to ensure sustainable growth and organisational resilience.

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Extractives Sector

Social Performance Leadership Programme for the Extractives Sector

A leadership seminar for senior managers and leaders in planning, operations and social performance roles within extractives companies.

The programme is designed to build the understanding, insight and skills needed to lead in response to critical socio-economic pressures affecting the industry.

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Health Care Sector

Sustainability Leadership Programme for the Health Care Sector

This Programme has been developed by CPSL and the NHS Sustainable Development Unit to bring together health sector leaders who are involved in large-scale change in their organisation, sector or clinical area. Delegates share the knowledge, policy context and skills necessary to deliver a new form of health service that will be sustainable long-term.

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South African Practitioners

Cambridge Sustainability Practitioner Programme

This Programme is delivered by our Cape Town office in South Africa. Since 2004, it has enabled managers in the private and public sectors to influence and guide their organisation in the direction of an integrated approach to sustainability across all functions.

The Programme encourages all delegates to develop a deeper understanding of the global drivers of change such as climate change, inequality, urbanisation, resource depletion, food security, changing demographics, and how they are interlinked and affect different sectors and organisations.

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Customised Programmes

Customised Programmes

CPSL has over 25 years of experience of developing customised programmes to support organisational objectives and priorities. We have developed programmes for businesses, governments and multilateral agencies internationally, supporting their work to build a compelling vision, identify strategic priorities, develop frameworks for actions, build internal engagement and alignment, develop specific skills, and inspire leadership and action. Our recent clients include 3M, African Development Bank, Arup, Anglo American, Asian Development Bank, China Mobile, EDF Energy, Saint-Gobain, Tata Sons, the UK’s National Health Service and Unilever.

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Master’s in Sustainability Leadership

Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership

Designed for senior managers and leaders and delivered part-time over two years, this course is the University of Cambridge's postgraduate degree in sustainable business. A combination of leading academics and senior practitioners deliver essential insight, analysis and horizon-scanning of critical social, environmental and economic trends, and help students to research and develop robust strategies to embed sustainability within their organisations. Together, they explore how business, government and civil society are future-proofing themselves and responding to challenges and opportunities to reconcile profitability and sustainable business.

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Postgrad. Certificate in Sustainable Business

Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business (PCSB)

PCSB is the University of Cambridge Master’s-level programme in sustainable business. Much more than a sustainable business training course, through a part-time eight-month programme it equips senior and mid-career managers with cutting-edge knowledge and insight to integrate sustainability thinking into business practice. By moving beyond corporate social responsibility training, the course looks at how successful business and sustainable development can be integrated, bringing about positive change.
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You can claim CPD points on CPSL’s Executive Programmes as long as they are relevant to your professional development. Please contact our team to discuss this further.

Key Features of our Programmes

OPEN PROGRAMMES	KEY FEATURES
The Prince of Wales's Business & Sustainability Programme (BSP) TESTIMONIALS: Read what people say about BSP (pdf).	FOR: Senior executives in mainstream line and operational roles dealing with the international context. Around one-third of places are also reserved for senior representatives from the public sector and NGOs. FORMAT: A four-day residential seminar including expert contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field. GOALS: To help senior leaders understand the scale of change required to address key sustainability challenges, to give them insight into innovative new approaches and responses, and to inspire them to take action. WHERE and WHEN: São Paulo, Brazil: 25–28 September, 2013 Brussels: 4–7 November, 2013 Cape Town, South Africa: 24–27 November, 2013 Cambridge, UK: 7–10 April, 2014 COST: £3,950 per person (VAT exempt). The Cape Town seminar is R34 950 plus VAT for local delegates from Southern Africa. This covers seminar costs including learning materials, accommodation and meals. Fees do not include travel costs.
Climate Innovation Programme	FOR: Senior sustainability professionals and leaders from business and the public sector who have responsibility relating to climate, energy, natural resources and procurement. FORMAT: A three-day residential seminar including expert contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field. GOALS: To provide leaders from business and the public sector with a solid understanding of the science, drivers of change and opportunities to take leadership on climate action. WHERE and WHEN: Cambridge, UK; dates tbc. COST: £2,950 per person (VAT exempt), including learning materials, accommodation and meals throughout the event. Fees do not include travel costs.

OPEN PROGRAMMES

KEY FEATURES

The Prince of Wales's Business & Sustainability Programme (BSP)

TESTIMONIALS: Read what people say about BSP (pdf).

FOR: Senior executives in mainstream line and operational roles dealing with the international context. Around one-third of places are also reserved for senior representatives from the public sector and NGOs.

FORMAT: A four-day residential seminar including expert contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field.

GOALS: To help senior leaders understand the scale of change required to address key sustainability challenges, to give them insight into innovative new approaches and responses, and to inspire them to take action.

WHERE and WHEN:
São Paulo, Brazil: 25–28 September, 2013
Brussels: 4–7 November, 2013
Cape Town, South Africa: 24–27 November, 2013
Cambridge, UK: 7–10 April, 2014

COST: £3,950 per person (VAT exempt). The Cape Town seminar is R34 950 plus VAT for local delegates from Southern Africa. This covers seminar costs including learning materials, accommodation and meals. Fees do not include travel costs.

Climate Innovation Programme

FOR: Senior sustainability professionals and leaders from business and the public sector who have responsibility relating to climate, energy, natural resources and procurement.

FORMAT: A three-day residential seminar including expert contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field.

GOALS: To provide leaders from business and the public sector with a solid understanding of the science, drivers of change and opportunities to take leadership on climate action.

WHERE and WHEN: Cambridge, UK; dates tbc.

COST: £2,950 per person (VAT exempt), including learning materials, accommodation and meals throughout the event. Fees do not include travel costs.

CUSTOMISED PROGRAMMES	KEY FEATURES
Customised Programmes	FOR: Those interested in taking their company or team through a learning process to understand sustainability issues and how they affect the organisation. FORMAT: Our focus on client needs and objectives ensures that we select the most effective delivery methods to deliver lasting impact. Our recent work with clients ranges from one-day strategy workshops in the UK, to nine-month, Master's-level development programmes delivered in emerging economies to provide opportunities for experiential learning. GOALS: To raise awareness of key trends affecting organisations, and test strategic thinking on sustainability. WHERE: Although we do work internationally, most of our programmes are delivered in Cambridge.

CUSTOMISED PROGRAMMES

KEY FEATURES

Customised Programmes

FOR: Those interested in taking their company or team through a learning process to understand sustainability issues and how they affect the organisation.

FORMAT: Our focus on client needs and objectives ensures that we select the most effective delivery methods to deliver lasting impact. Our recent work with clients ranges from one-day strategy workshops in the UK, to nine-month, Master's-level development programmes delivered in emerging economies to provide opportunities for experiential learning.

GOALS: To raise awareness of key trends affecting organisations, and test strategic thinking on sustainability.

WHERE: Although we do work internationally, most of our programmes are delivered in Cambridge.

SECTOR PROGRAMMES	KEY FEATURES
CFO Leadership Seminar	FOR: A new leadership seminar for Chief Financial Officers from leading international businesses. FORMAT: A two-day residential seminar including expert contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field. GOALS: To enhance understanding of the changing landscape of commercial risks and opportunities to ensure sustainable growth and organisational resilience. WHERE and WHEN: Cambridge, UK; 11–12 July, with an optional visit to British Antarctic Survey on 10 July. COST: Programme fees are £3,000 per person. This delegate fee includes learning materials, one night's accommodation and meals throughout the event. Fees do not include travel costs.
Social Performance Leadership Programme for the Extractives Sector	FOR: A leadership seminar for senior managers and leaders in planning, operations and social performance roles within extractives companies. FORMAT: A six-day residential seminar including expert contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field. GOALS: To build the understanding, insight and skills needed to lead in response to critical socio-economic pressures affecting the industry. WHERE and WHEN: The inaugural seminar has been postponed and will be held in South Africa in 2014; dates tbc. COST: Programme fees are £5,000 / AUS$7,500 per delegate for consortium members and £6,000 / AUS$9,000 for non-members. The delegate fee includes learning materials, five nights' accommodation and meals throughout the event. Fees do not include travel costs.
Sustainability Leadership Programme for the Health Care Sector	FOR: Senior executives working in the health care sector. FORMAT: A two-day residential seminar including expert contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field. GOALS: To understand the policy context and solutions necessary to deliver a sustainable health service into the future. WHERE and WHEN: 14–15 October 2013; Cambridge, UK COST: The fee is £950 for the NHS and public sector applicants and £1,500 for applicants from the private sector. The cost includes all materials and food during the seminar and accommodation for the night of 14 October.

ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES	KEY FEATURES
Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business TESTIMONIALS: Read insights from PCSB alumni into the programme's value.	FOR: Senior and mid-career managers with at least three years' experience. FORMAT: An eight-month accredited programme, comprising three short workshops and three work-based assignments including a collaborative research project. GOALS: To build managers’ appreciation of sustainability issues and how they affect their organisations, while equipping them with practical insights and skills to drive positive change. WHERE: Cambridge, UK. WHEN: We are now closed for applications to PCSB 16 (2013 intake). If you would like to register your interest in PCSB 17, please email pcsb@cpsl.cam.ac.uk. COST: Course fees for 2013 are £7000 which includes all teaching fees, learning materials and accommodation for the three Cambridge residential workshops. Fees do not include travel costs.
Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership TESTIMONIALS: Read what people say about the Master's. Applications for the Master's 2013–2015, Cohort 4 have now closed.	FOR: Senior and mid-career professionals and managers. FORMAT: A fully accredited part-time postgraduate degree, comprising four week-long residential workshops and various remote assignments. GOALS: To provide current and future leaders with an understanding of urgent challenges, and equip them to respond effectively by making the business case for sustainability in their sector. WHERE: Residential workshops take place in Cambridge, UK. WHEN: Part-time over two years. Applications for the Master's 2013–2015, Cohort 4 are now closed. To register interest for the next cohort, contact masters@cpsl.cam.ac.uk. COST: Programme Fees are £8,750 per year (£17,500 total), plus a mandatory College Fee, excluding travel, accommodation or subsistence. 2013 College Fees are yet to be confirmed, but for Wolfson College are likely to be £500 per year (£1,000 total).

ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES

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Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business

TESTIMONIALS: Read insights from PCSB alumni into the programme's value.

FOR: Senior and mid-career managers with at least three years' experience.

FORMAT: An eight-month accredited programme, comprising three short workshops and three work-based assignments including a collaborative research project.

GOALS: To build managers’ appreciation of sustainability issues and how they affect their organisations, while equipping them with practical insights and skills to drive positive change.

WHERE: Cambridge, UK.

WHEN: We are now closed for applications to PCSB 16 (2013 intake). If you would like to register your interest in PCSB 17, please email pcsb@cpsl.cam.ac.uk.

COST: Course fees for 2013 are £7000 which includes all teaching fees, learning materials and accommodation for the three Cambridge residential workshops. Fees do not include travel costs.

Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership

TESTIMONIALS: Read what people say about the Master's.

Applications for the Master's 2013–2015, Cohort 4 have now closed.

FOR: Senior and mid-career professionals and managers.

FORMAT: A fully accredited part-time postgraduate degree, comprising four week-long residential workshops and various remote assignments.

GOALS: To provide current and future leaders with an understanding of urgent challenges, and equip them to respond effectively by making the business case for sustainability in their sector.

WHERE: Residential workshops take place in Cambridge, UK.

WHEN: Part-time over two years. Applications for the Master's 2013–2015, Cohort 4 are now closed. To register interest for the next cohort, contact masters@cpsl.cam.ac.uk.

COST: Programme Fees are £8,750 per year (£17,500 total), plus a mandatory College Fee, excluding travel, accommodation or subsistence. 2013 College Fees are yet to be confirmed, but for Wolfson College are likely to be £500 per year (£1,000 total).

PRACTITIONER PROGRAMMES	KEY FEATURES
Sustainability Practitioner Programme	FOR: Middle to senior managers in organisations from the private or public sector to equip them with a high-level understanding of sustainability. FORMAT: A three-day residential seminar including expert contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field. GOALS: To equip participants with a high-level understanding of sustainability as well as exposure to some of the best practical approaches to understanding critical social and environmental pressures, assessing their impact on organisations, developing systems for responding creatively to them, and integrating these systems into their organisation’s operations and strategy. WHERE and WHEN: Durban, South Africa; 19–21 August 2013. COST: The fee is R13 950 +VAT, which covers all seminar materials, three nights' accommodation and all meals during the seminar. Please contact Magda De Kok for further details.

PRACTITIONER PROGRAMMES

KEY FEATURES

Sustainability Practitioner Programme

FOR: Middle to senior managers in organisations from the private or public sector to equip them with a high-level understanding of sustainability.

FORMAT: A three-day residential seminar including expert contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in the field.

GOALS: To equip participants with a high-level understanding of sustainability as well as exposure to some of the best practical approaches to understanding critical social and environmental pressures, assessing their impact on organisations, developing systems for responding creatively to them, and integrating these systems into their organisation’s operations and strategy.

WHERE and WHEN: Durban, South Africa; 19–21 August 2013.

COST: The fee is R13 950 +VAT, which covers all seminar materials, three nights' accommodation and all meals during the seminar. Please contact Magda De Kok for further details.

CPSL’s portfolio of executive education programmes provides individuals and organisations with a broad range of sustainability leadership and strategy courses which are designed to meet specific business and leadership development needs.

Explore the key features of CPSL’s strategic executive education programmes in business and sustainability for senior executives to find a seminar that suits your professional development needs.

How We Work

Business & Sustainability Programme

Climate Innovation Programme

CFO Leadership Seminar

Extractives Sector

Health Care Sector

South African Practitioners

Customised Programmes

Master’s in Sustainability Leadership

Postgrad. Certificate in Sustainable Business

You can claim CPD points on CPSL’s Executive Programmes as long as they are relevant to your professional development. Please contact our team to discuss this further.

Key Features of our Programmes