Training: Sustainability Manager in Companies (SMEs)
Qualification as a Sustainability Manager with Certificate
Why Sustainability Management?
Embedding sustainability strategically in companies is no longer just an added bonus – it has become a key management task for the future. A systematic sustainability management system helps optimise resources, structure processes more efficiently and make social and ecological responsibility visible.
Our training course qualifies participants to be sustainability managers and supports them over several months with implementing effective sustainability management within their organisation – with firm know-how, a clear structure, and space for practical application and peer exchange.
The course is aimed at companies and organisations across all industries – regardless of whether a reporting obligation already exists. It also provides a strong foundation to start voluntary reporting, e.g. under the VSME standard.
Note: For organisations in the social economy, we offer a specialised course. You can find it here.
From learning to doing - practical guidance
Learning in the workplace - modular, practical, effective
Our course combines further training with direct application in your own organization. The content is divided into modules that build on each other - with time for implementation, reflection and exchange.
6 x web seminars
In interactive online sessions, we teach the basics, procedures and methods for introducing sustainability management - step by step and with your practice in mind.
At the end, you will know how to carry out a materiality analysis and prepare a sustainability report in accordance with VSME.
5 x practical phases
Between modules, you apply what you have learned directly in the work context. In this way, you not only anchor your knowledge in theory, but also implement concrete processes in your organisation.
3 x group consultations
In moderated online exchange sessions, we address your practical questions, clarify ambiguities and share experiences - in a collegial, open and solution-oriented manner.
This modular concept means that implementation is directly integrated into the learning process.
You develop your sustainability management step by step - accompanied, supported and with the aim of anchoring it sustainably in your organisation.
Course information
Target group
The course is aimed at managing directors, sustainability managers, specialists and managers who want to promote sustainability in their company.
It is aimed in particular at people from the areas of quality management, environment, energy, occupational health and safety, purchasing, logistics, controlling, marketing, human resources and IT - both in companies and in social economy organisations.
No previous knowledge is required.
All participants are guided through the standard step by step - in an understandable, practical way and with room for individual questions.
Note: You should allow sufficient time for the practical phases accompanying the course for independent implementation in your organisation.
Overview
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Course duration: 6 months
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Group size: 5-10 participants
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Course fee: 2.200€ (net) for the entire course incl. compact seminar and process support
Certificate examination: 250€ (net)
Course package
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1 kick-off event
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5 web seminars
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3 group consultation hours
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Materials and implementation aids
Advantages
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Structured and systematic guidance
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Networking and exchange
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Direct application in your organisation
Registration
Registration Deadline:
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Spring 2025 course - 29.04.2025
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Autumn 2025 course - 05.09.2025
Further dates are being planned, please feel free to contact us. All our training programmes can also be held as in-house training courses.
Please note: All income generated from our consultancy business supports our non-profit (project) work and co-finances the implementation of our funding projects.
Course dates spring 2025
Einheit | Thema | Datum | Uhrzeit |
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1 | Auftaktveranstaltung & Einführung | Mittwoch, 30.04.2025 | 09:30–16:30 Uhr |
2 | Doppelte Wesentlichkeitsanalyse | Montag, 19.05.2025 | 10:00–13:30 Uhr |
3 | Gruppensprechstunde | Mittwoch, 04.06.2025 | 10:00–11:00 Uhr |
4 | Datenerhebung nach dem VSME | Freitag, 04.07.2025 | 09:30–13:30 Uhr |
5 | Gruppensprechstunde | Donnerstag, 17.07.2025 | 11:00–12:00 Uhr |
6 | Strategie & Leitbild | Mittwoch, 20.08.2025 | 10:00–12:00 Uhr |
7 | Nachhaltigkeit leben – Maßnahmenprogramm | Donnerstag, 18.09.2025 | 14:00–16:00 Uhr |
8 | Gruppensprechstunde | Freitag, 16.09.2025 | 10:00–11:00 Uhr |
9 | Nachhaltigkeitsbericht | Mittwoch, 01.10.2025 | 10:00–12:00 Uhr |
Course dates autumn 2025
Einheit | Thema | Datum | Uhrzeit |
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1 | Auftaktveranstaltung & Einführung | Montag, 22.09.2025 | 09:30–16:30 Uhr |
2 | Doppelte Wesentlichkeitsanalyse | Donnerstag, 09.10.2025 | 10:00–13:30 Uhr |
3 | Gruppensprechstunde | Mittwoch, 22.10.2025 | 15:00–16:00 Uhr |
4 | Datenerhebung nach dem VSME | Mittwoch, 04.11.2025 | 09:30–13:30 Uhr |
5 | Gruppensprechstunde | Dienstag, 18.11.2025 | 16:00–17:00 Uhr |
6 | Strategie & Leitbild | Montag, 01.12.2025 | 10:00–12:00 Uhr |
7 | Nachhaltigkeit leben – Maßnahmenprogramm | Mittwoch, 17.12.2025 | 09:30–11:30 Uhr |
8 | Gruppensprechstunde | Dienstag, 13.01.2026 | 16:00–17:00 Uhr |
9 | Nachhaltigkeitsbericht | Montag, 26.01.2026 | 14:00–16:00 Uhr |
Can't find a suitable date?
Additional dates can be offered if there's a sufficient number of participants. Please feel free to contact us!
