Introduction to Sustainability CPD accredited training - Last 2009 course dates
01/10/2009 15:56 Introduction to Sustainability: Course Dates 2009
A Continuing Professional Development Certified Course
Course dates available:
o Tuesday 20th October
o Thursday 26th November
Time: 10.30am – 2.00pm
Venue: Central Bristol
Cost: £99 for private and public sector organisations; £70 for voluntary sector.
Lunch is included.
This new half-day workshop will:
• Demystify sustainability and provide you with a good understanding of the topic.
• Include a hands-on opportunity to undertake a basic sustainability appraisal of a project, strategy or decision-making process relevant to you.
• Provide a relaxed and supportive environment in which to explore sustainability issues and network with peers and sustainability practitioners.
Sustainability South West:
Sustainability South West (SSW) is the independent Champion Body for sustainable development in 
the South West of England. We are an awareness raising and advisory charity and have been supporting action on sustainability since 1998. Our President is Jonathon Porritt and key regional bodies are represented on our Board.
Learning Outcomes:
The training will give participants a basic understanding of sustainability and sustainability principles relevant to all sectors and experience of how to appraise a project plan, strategy or decision-making process against sustainability principles. Follow up on-line support will be available to support participants implement their learning. Quotes from previous participants:
“I came away with a great understanding of principles and measures to assess sustainability”
“A eureka moment about a project I worked on”
“I can now take this tool and use it in all aspects of my project and
development work”
Participants will receive a Continuing Professional Development ‘certificate of attendance’.
SSW is a charitable partnership and all revenue derived from fee based activities supports our charitable aims.
For more information please email clare.mitchell@sustainabilitysouthwest.org.uk or telephone 0117 929 0989.
Sustainability South West Registered Charity no. 1106125 Company ltd no. 3899945
© 2007 Sustainability South West - UK registered charity, no. 1106125 - info@sustainabilitysouthwest.org.uk.