AgileAsia and SMU Academy Form Partnership to Offer Sustainability Programmes in Singapore

On March 3, 2026, AgileAsia announced a partnership with SMU Academy aimed at delivering practitioner-led sustainability and ESG programmes in Singapore. This collaboration seeks to leverage AgileAsia's extensive industry expertise in ESG strategy and sustainability transformation alongside SMU Academy's established professional training infrastructure. The partnership will see the co-development of certified sustainability courses by AgileAsia's industry specialists and the academic leadership at SMU Academy. AgileAsia will provide trainers with hands-on industry experience, while SMU Academy will serve as the academic host and platform for these programmes. This integrated approach is designed to offer participants valuable industry insights within a recognized educational framework. The initiative aims to assist organizations in transitioning from sustainability intentions to practical implementation. The programme content will focus on equipping professionals with essential skills to address climate risks, comply with ESG reporting requirements, and navigate the complexities of organizational change. The collaboration is a response to the increasing demand from organizations for structured sustainability training that is both focused on implementation and grounded in academic principles. It addresses the challenges faced by various sectors in meeting sustainability disclosure requirements and decarbonization targets while often lacking the internal capabilities to execute these strategies effectively. The partnership has already launched two certification programmes: the Sustainability Project Management course and the Certified Climate Resilient Officer (CRO) programme. Both courses are supported by SkillsFuture and align with the frameworks established by SkillsFuture Singapore. The Sustainability Project Management course aims to fill execution gaps by providing professionals with governance structures and stakeholder management techniques tailored to ESG initiatives, while the CRO programme focuses on developing skills in climate risk assessment and resilience planning. This collaboration builds on AgileAsia's experience in enterprise transformation, translating sustainability principles into actionable frameworks that address real organizational challenges. As a long-term partnership, it reflects a commitment to cultivating future-ready sustainability professionals through applied education pathways hosted by a university. Organizations and individuals interested in enhancing their sustainability and ESG capabilities can explore the upcoming programmes offered by AgileAsia and SMU Academy.

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