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Level 9 Certificate

PGC Innovation for Sustainability in the Workplace

PGC Innovation for Sustainability in the Workplace
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Course Overview

Led by industry experts, this level 9 Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Innovation for Workplace Sustainability delves into the core objectives of workplace sustainability. Gain cutting-edge toolkits, techniques, and insights to boost your skills in devising and executing innovative sustainability plans.

Level Postgraduate Qualification Level 9 Certificate
Online with live lectures
Duration 4 months
Start date
1st Year Fees €4,270.00

Sustainability is now a core business imperative with facilities and workplace managers playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and sustainability practices.

Staying abreast of evolving sustainability agendas is challenging yet essential for facilities and workplace managers. This program enhances professional competencies, equipping managers to tackle sustainability issues and drive innovation in organisational practices.

This PGC is tailored for professionals from diverse backgrounds including facilities management, engineering, science, and business.

Upon completion, graduates receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation for Sustainability in the Workplace awarded by London Metropolitan University (London Met), accredited at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Implementing Sustainability 20 Credits
Design Principles for Sustainability 20 Credits
Fundamentals of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Sustainability Innovation 20 Credits

Gerry Kelly


For over 40 years Gerry worked in both the Private and Public Sectors. During that time, he held the position of Chief Executive with a Semi State Organisation; Press Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Labour; Senior Director Roles in Public Relations, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Customer…...

For over 40 years Gerry worked in both the Private and Public Sectors. During that time, he held the position of Chief Executive with a Semi State Organisation; Press Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Labour; Senior Director Roles in Public Relations, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Customer Service, Corporate and Social Responsibility and Emotional Intelligence in State and Semi State Bodies. Prior to working in the Public Sector, he worked in the Printing Industry where he introduced the first computer setting facility to the Commercial Printing Sector in Ireland. He was also Ireland’s Graphic Designer of the Year.

Working with Portobello Institute for the past 7 years he is Programme Manager for the Facilities Management BSc and MSc Programmes. He also provides student support and mentoring on the Institutes IWFM Programmes along with lecturing on the Institutes CSR, Customer Relations, Strategic Management and Risk Management Programmes. His main reason for supporting Portobello is to continue working with people on their personal and career development while sharing with them his world of work experiences.

Gerry has direct hands-on and tutoring experience of almost 20 years in the areas of Customer Service, Active Citizenship and Corporate and Social Responsibility and has studied Active Citizenship and Corporate and Social Responsibility at Northwestern University Chicago; Advanced Strategic Management and International Marketing at the International Management Development Institute, Geneva; Commerce at UCD and Senior Executive Development, Irish Management Institute.

Working with Multi-National Corporations in Ireland, the US and Europe he designed, developed, tutored and implemented over 100 Corporate and Social Responsibility, Customer Service, Education, Emotional Intelligence and Cross Border Programmes targeted at influencing and improving the work opportunities and lives of people living in the Inner Cities of Belfast and Dublin.

This programme is delivered online with live lectures you are encouraged to attend but can also rewatch in your own time.

This is an online with webinars course delivered over 4 months with supported webinars held during scheduled Saturdays.

This programme is intended for applicants with a primary degree preferably but not limited to science, engineering, facilities, and workplace management – or a related discipline.
A lower second-class honours degree or international equivalent is required.
Students may apply for entry to the PGC Innovation in Sustainability for the Workplace using experience gained in the workplace in place of prior educational qualifications if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis with practical knowledge a key criterion for entry via this route.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 learner visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
  1. 1
    Complete the online application form.
  2. 2
    Your application will be reviewed by our enrolment team.
  3. 3
    Applicants will be contacted by Portobello Institute's enrolment team to confirm a place on the course or for more information.
Online with live lectures

Course: €3,995 + Exam Body Reg. Fee: €275.00

€4,270.00 Year 1 total fee

Online with live lectures

Option 1

30% deposit payment (€1,309.50), followed by 2 scheduled payments on the first of each month, commencing the 1st of the month after the start date of the course. Includes one off instalment fee of €95.

  • €1,527.75 due in month 1
  • €1,527.75 due in month 2

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Janice O’Toole


Education is a journey that we all begin and finish at different points in our lives. I support students from all walks of life as they map out the path to their dream career. As I am often the first point of contact for many prospective students, I am excited to introduce students to the Portobello Institute experience. I love learning about students’ ideas, goals, and passions, and this job allows me to do so.

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