Advanced Professional Certificate in Sustainable Urban Environments

(SCTP) Advanced Professional Certificate in Sustainable Urban Environments

The Advanced Professional Certificate in Sustainable Urban Environments is crafted for mid-to-senior leaders committed to driving sustainable urban transformation.

This immersive programme deepens expertise in green building technologies, renewable energy, advanced sustainability practices, and urban resilience, equipping participants to lead impactful, strategic change within their organizations.

Combining expert-led workshops, interactive case studies, and exclusive site visits to NTU’s Research Institutes and Singapore’s sustainable landmarks, the programme offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge research and practical insights. Participants gain a global perspective enriched by Singapore’s sustainable models, with practical tools to make strategic, environmentally aligned decisions.

Designed to bridge theory with practical application, this programme empowers leaders to address real-world sustainability challenges alongside industry experts. Through a network of like-minded professionals, participants can expand their influence, fostering partnerships that support their organization’s sustainability vision.

This programme is a forward-looking investment, preparing leaders to reshape urban landscapes with solutions that promote environmental resilience, economic viability, and social equity, propelling cities toward a sustainable future.

Who Should Attend

Minimum of 5 years in a mid-to-senior leadership role, preferably in urban planning, sustainability, architecture, transport, environmental consulting, public policy, or a related field.

Venue

Virtual (Online), NTU e-Learning Platform & NTU@one-north campus

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive and Strategic Insight: Gain advanced expertise in green building technologies, renewable energy, sustainability practices, and urban resilience strategies—equipping you to make strategic, informed decisions that align with both organizational goals and sustainability objectives.
  • Expand Your Leadership Network: Connect with a network of forward-thinking peers and industry experts, opening doors to new partnerships and collaborations that can enhance your organization’s sustainability agenda.
  • Global and Local Perspective on Urban Sustainability: Engage with both global trends and Singapore’s best practices to develop strategies that can be adapted across different urban contexts, ensuring your approach is both visionary and adaptable.
  • Hands-On Learning with Real-World Application: Through a curriculum that combines expert-led workshops, interactive case studies, and hands-on projects, you’ll collaborate directly with industry leaders, applying knowledge to current urban challenges for immediate, actionable impact in your role.

Fee & Funding

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 9% GST

1 Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

 

 

S$17,000.00

 

$5,559

2 SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 90% funding)

 

$2,159

3 SCTP Additional Course Fee Funding Support (AFS) (Up to 95% funding)

This funding is only applicable to eligible applicants

 

$1,309

• NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

1 Cat-A SSG Funded Courses - Eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs must attain at least 75% training attendance and passed all associated assessments in order to be eligible to enjoy up to 70% of the course fee. Learners will have to bear the full courses fee upon failure to meet either one of the requirements. 

2 Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) - Singaporeans aged 40 and above must attain at least 75% training attendance and passed all associated assessments in order to be eligible to enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee. 

3 Additional Funding Support (AFS)- Individuals must be Singapore Citizens and meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
a) Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for six months or more);or
b) Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients; or
c) Persons with Disabilities. 

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Upon completing the programme, participants will be awarded an Advanced Professional Certificate in Sustainable Urban Environments from NTU.

 

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
 
  • Lead Sustainable Transformation
    Apply leadership skills, data insights, and design thinking to solve complex sustainability challenges.
  • Use Core Urban Sustainability Principles
    Develop sustainable urban planning strategies that integrate energy innovation and foundational practices.
  • Drive Resilient and Green Urban Development
    Apply green building technologies, energy-efficient solutions, and carbon management to build resilient urban spaces.
  • Address Social and Economic Sustainability
    Tackle urban issues related to health, pollution, ageing, and industrial development with a balanced social and economic approach.
  • Innovate for Future Urban Needs
    Lead with cutting-edge knowledge in renewable energy, low-carbon infrastructure, and sustainable design to create adaptable urban environments.

Outline

Focuses on enhancing personal leadership skills and self-awareness while equipping participants with proficiency in data-driven decision-making through analytics and AI. Additionally, it emphasizes the application of design thinking to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges, fostering a holistic approach to effective leadership and problem-solving in today’s dynamic environment.
This module lays the groundwork for understanding sustainable urban development’s trends and challenges through the Singapore Sustainable Blueprint, Green Plan 2030, and Energy Plan 2050. It focuses on critical aspects such as Sustainable Urban and Master Planning, Sectoral Verticals in Urban Development, Sustainable Building Design, energy security, and renewable integration and climate resiliency. This module emphasizes the foundational principles of sustainable planning and development, setting the stage for more advanced urban sustainability strategies.
This module emphasizes sustainable urban development through advanced green building technologies and energy efficiency strategies, including super low energy buildings, net zero buildings, and carbon capture and sequestration. It also explores sustainability benchmarks with a focus on urban policies and standards. Additionally, the module covers the resilience of urban environments through effective water management, enhancement of urban biodiversity, and promotion of sustainable transportation solutions, equipping participants to craft cities that are environmentally sustainable and adaptable.

This module explores how urban development intersects with social and economic factors to enhance city life. It addresses the impact of aging populations on health and industry, integrating sustainability into industrial development, and justifying projects on their value to society. It also delves into sustainable food systems through urban farming and circular economy principles. Additionally, it emphasizes regenerating urban spaces with nature-based solutions like cool roofs and heat island reduction, featuring insights from expert speakers on smart and sustainable facilities management.

This module explores cutting-edge solutions for sustainable urban development. It covers renewable energy sources like green hydrogen and nuclear energy. It also delves into low carbon construction materials and innovations used in major infrastructure projects. Additionally, it explores biologically inspired design in buildings that generate their own energy, and innovative kinetic energy harvesting technologies, preparing participants to implement forward-thinking sustainability strategies in urban planning.
The capstone project enables learners to tackle real-world urban planning challenges by applying foundational theories to comprehensive case studies. Participants will collaborate to design actionable, sustainable urban development projects, fostering teamwork and innovation.

Trainers

Terence Tan

Programme Director

Terence has 34 years of experience in regional leadership, sales, services, and technological solutions for the built environment. His expertise spans high-performance and energy-efficient buildings, green buildings, net-zero buildings, smart buildings, and smart cities.

He was an accomplished Director of Integrated Building Solutions, including Digital Solutions, at an MNC. With a deep commitment to customer care, sustainability, and digitalization, he has experience in transforming the built environment. His expertise spans Go-to-Market Strategy, comprehensive Building Systems & Services (including Digital, HVAC, BMS, Fire, Security, and Refrigeration), and Facilities and Energy Management.

Currently, he is serving as an Advisor at Sustain Synergy, Nature Things, Forte ESG (& KoolLogix), Aboitiz Data Innovation, and T3 Environmental. He leverages his expertise to guide sustainable practices across the Built Environment. His roles include shaping strategies that embed sustainability into business models and helping navigate complex sustainability challenges, turning them into opportunities for innovation and impactful growth.

He is a Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM), Certified Data Center Practitioner (CDCP, CDCFOM, and CDCS), Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner (Advanced), and a Master Executive Coach Professional. Additionally, he holds an MSc in Sustainable Building Design (with Distinction), a PhD by Portfolio (with Distinction), and an MBA (Merit), underscoring a strong dedication to excellence and continuous learning.

 

Alvin Ng

Faculty

Alvin has over 28 years of experience in global sales and product management and has held a series of senior global leadership roles with global multinational companies.

Alvin previously serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Aboitiz Data Innovation, a forward-thinking data science and AI start-up with a strong commitment to research and a human-centric approach. Its mission is to provide transformative data, data science and AI services and consulting.

Prior to this, Alvin was the Regional Vice President of Digital & Sustainability Solutions for APAC at Johnson Controls, where he led initiatives that grew the digital, sustainability & AI business from US$5 million to US$50 million in 2.5 years.

During his tenure at GE, Alvin served as the General Manager for GE Digital Asia. He played a pivotal role in establishing an industrial IoT platform and software business, growing it from a one-man team to a US$40 million enterprise. His work on digital twin solutions, leveraging AI for asset performance and optimization, was critical in driving GE’s digital industrial transformation. Alvin also serves as an adjunct associate professor at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Sasin School of Management in Thailand.

At NTU’s Nanyang Business School, Alvin teaches AI for Business, Digital Transformation, and Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). He also leads the Transformational Leadership and Business Consulting programs and serves as a senior career fellow, mentoring Global Executive MBA students.

At Sasin School of Management, he is the lead faculty for Digital Transformation and AI, focusing on strategic integration of AI into business processes to drive innovation and efficiency.

Alvin holds a Bachelor of Engineering from NTU and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). His contributions to the field of AI and digital transformation are well-recognized, with numerous publications and speaking engagements at industry conferences.