GSDC's Certified Sustainability Coach certification offers essential knowledge and skills for guiding individuals, organizations, and communities toward sustainable practices. As sustainability becomes a critical focus globally, this certification equips leaders with the expertise to drive meaningful environmental, social, and economic impacts.
The Certified Sustainability Coach certificate validates your proficiency in promoting and implementing sustainability initiatives. Key highlights include:
By earning the Certified Sustainability Coach certification, professionals demonstrate their capability to lead sustainability initiatives, promote responsible practices, and drive continuous improvement. This certification showcases cutting-edge knowledge essential for guiding organizations in navigating the complexities and opportunities of sustainable development.
As sustainability defines the future of business and society, this certificate provides the critical leadership skills needed to make a lasting positive impact on our world.
1. Assess Comprehension of Sustainability Principles: Evaluate understanding of key sustainability concepts, including the Triple Bottom Line and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. Evaluate Ability to Develop and Implement Sustainability Strategies: Test proficiency in creating and executing sustainability plans tailored to specific organizational or community needs.
3. Test Knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Economic Dimensions: Confirm awareness of the interconnected aspects of sustainability and their implications for modern business and society.
4. Confirm Skills for Practical Application of Coaching Models: Validate the ability to apply coaching models, such as the GROW model, to guide clients in achieving sustainable objectives..
5. Demonstrate Proficiency in Effective Communication: Assess skills in clear, empathetic, and purposeful communication essential for successful sustainability coaching.
6. Validate Aptitude to Lead Sustainability Initiatives: Verify leadership skills in advocating for sustainability, engaging stakeholders, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility..
7. Verify Comprehension of Metrics and KPIs for Sustainability: Ensure understanding of how to define, select, and use metrics and KPIs to measure and improve sustainability performance.
8. Ensure Knowledge of Project Management for Sustainability: Test ability to manage sustainability projects, including planning, monitoring, and adapting initiatives based on data and feedback.
9. Challenge Knowledge of Best Practices and Solutions: Confirm expertise in overcoming common challenges in sustainability projects and implementing best practices.
C-Suite Executives
Sustainability Directors
Environmental Managers
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Leaders
Sustainability Consultants
Operations Managers
Facility Managers
Human Resources (HR) Leaders
Project Managers
Supply Chain Managers
Energy Managers
Corporate Trainers
Community Development Leaders
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officers
Nonprofit Organization Leaders
Government Policy Makers
Educational Institution Leaders
Public Relations Managers
Demonstrates Sustainability Expertise.
Equips Strategic Implementation Skills.
Promotes Responsible Sustainability Practices.
Enhances Leadership Capabilities.
Fosters a Culture of Environmental Stewardship.
Sharpens Innovation and Problem-Solving Acumen.
Validates Advanced Knowledge of Sustainability.
Signals Professional Commitment to Sustainability.
Some familiarity with sustainability principles and practices through work experience or independent learning is recommended but not required for certification candidates.
60-minutes exam.
40 multiple choice questions (MCQ).
26 out of 40-65% is needed to pass.
In case the participant does not score the passing percentage, they will be granted a 2nd attempt at no additional cost. Re-examination can be taken up to 30 days from the date of the 1st exam attempt.
Designation - Sustainability Director
The GSDC Certified Sustainability Coach exam pushed me to sharpen my skills in ways I hadn't anticipated. It's opened doors to exciting projects and collaborations. Now, I'm leading our company's transition to net-zero emissions with confidence.
Designation - Environmental Consultant
Earning this certification validated my expertise and gave me an edge in client pitches. The exam's focus on practical applications has proven invaluable in my consulting work. It's been a catalyst for my career growth.
Designation - Sustainability Strategy Manager
As a mid-career professional pivoting to sustainability, this certification was exactly what I needed. The exam's rigor ensured I was well-prepared for real-world challenges. It's accelerated my transition into this dynamic field.
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Marcela Lendvaiova is a professional Leadership & Soft skills trainer, mentor, and a certified Coach with 20 years of training over 130 nationalities globally under her belt. She gained both her master's degree and her doctorate from social sciences focused on psychological problems at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia. Furthermore, she completed HR Management studies at Leicester University, England; certification in Neuro-linguistic programming, Timeline therapy â„¢, and Hypnosis in Dubai; and Coaching certification in Bratislava. She's also a registered nurse and former flight attendant and aviation trainer. Moreover, Marcela studied Acting for film in Hollywood, CA, and still performs at International theater Meteorit in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Marcela has trained leaders in global corporations around the world (US, India, Argentina, EMEA, etc), and was voted to be the top 3 finalists 3 years in a row- as a Lecturer of the year 2017, Coach of the year 2018, and Lecturer of the year 2019 at the Learning & Development Awards in Slovakia. Furthermore, she was quoted in both American and Slovak Forbes magazine in 2020.
Marcela has an extensive international experience in:
Additional experience: Crisis support, Post Traumatic Syndrome, Grief, Stress, Burn out syndrome, Emotional support, Anxiety; Work & Life balance; Relationship expert; Acting Coach; Aviation trainer; Well-being; Life transitions, Diversity &s; Inclusion; Culture transformation, Customer service, Vendor relationship, Personal branding.
Dr. Sonal has 20 years of experience in I.T Services & Technology Industry.8 years of International experience. She also worked in the capacity of Training Manager, Training Head, Academic Head , Program Manager - Partnership Alliance in past employment.
She is also technically proficient in Java/J2EE, Oracle, XML, DOT NET and experienced in technical curriculum building, training proposal writing.
Vaclav Koranda is Vice President Human Resources and member of the Board of Directors at T-Systems Malaysia. He has got his first HR Director role at the age of 27. Since then, he has held a number of executive roles in Human Resources, namely in the ICT industry. For a significant part of his career his role also included regional responsibility, mainly for the region of Central/Eastern Europe. Before joining T-Systems Malaysia, he was the VP HR at T-Systems Czech Republic. He also served as a member of the Sector Council for IT and Telecommunications in Czech Republic.
Vaclav holds a Master's Degree in Work & Organizational Psychology from Charle's University in Prague and is also a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner, Certified Human Resource Practitioner (CHRP) and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional. He is a member of Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management as well as Organisation Development Network Malaysia. In 2018, he received a "CHRO of the Year" award from Employer Branding Institute in India. In 2019, he was named under "101 Global HR Heroes" by the World HRD Congress in Mumbai and also received the HR Leader 2019 award from Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management.
