Certificate in Green Management Skills
Course Overview
Ready to drive impactful profitability by reducing energy, water, and waste through smart green management?
This Certificate aims to develop critical awareness of current problems and new insights regarding reducing carbon footprint in the tourism sector. Emphasis is placed on reducing carbon footprint, supporting organisations to become carbon neutral, and creating financial savings.
Why Study Green Management Skills at Griffith College?
Dive into the core of sustainable tourism management by exploring how energy, water, and waste are used across tourism operations. Learn to assess resource consumption and promote eco-friendly, efficient practices that reduce environmental impact and support long-term growth.
This course equips you with green management skills aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), helping you shape tourism organisations with strong ethical values and environmental responsibility at their core.
Course Highlights
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Gain an introduction to sustainable and responsible management in tourism
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Build foundational knowledge of green and ethical practices
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Develop practical sustainability skills for real-world tourism tasks
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Understand the impact of eco-conscious management on tourism organisations
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Prepare for a career in sustainable tourism or further green management training
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Boost your awareness of ethical decision-making in the tourism sector
Intake Dates
- Limerick - Part-Time, Blended - September 2025
Course Details
Course Details
This Certificate will provide applicants with a set of key green management skills in the tourism sector. Emphasis will be placed on reducing carbon footprint, aiming to become a carbon neutral organisation while also creating financial savings.
Successful learners possess a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights regarding reducing carbon footprint.
Eilish McCarthy
- Limerick
Timetables
Timetable
Delivery Format:
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24 hours total
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12 hours online (asynchronous/synchronous)
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12 hours face-to-face
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Proposed Face-to-Face Sessions:
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Day: Monday or Tuesday
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Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Eligibility
This Certificate programme has been developed for people employed in the Tourism and Hospitality sector as well as mature learners who wish to upskill in the area of Green and Sustainable Management Skills.
No prior knowledge of the area of Green and sustainability is expected.
All applications involving the consideration of Accredited Prior Learning (APL), or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) are managed by the college’s APL / APEL committee in accordance with its approved QAE procedures.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply directly to Griffith College below.
Fees
For purposes of fee calculation, residence is counted from the time of application.
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.
Tuition Fees
Study Mode - Part-time/Blended
Limerick: €900
An Academic Administration Fee of €250 is payable each September at the start of term. For students starting in the January/February term, €125 is payable in February, and then €250 will be payable each September from then onward.
Flexible payment options
Students wishing to pay their fees monthly may avail of our direct debit scheme. Please view our Fees information page for more information and assistance.
2% Learner Protection Charge
All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.
QQI Award Fee
Please note that a QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses. To find the relevant fee for your course level, please see the Fees page.
Progression
This Certificate comprises of a module within the BA (Hons) in Sustainable Tourism & Practice Management with progression pathways available.
Applicants without the academic entry requirements may also apply for entry to the programmes named above.
