15 Topics
5 Days
75 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- nvironmental Managers and Specialists
- Engineers, Architects, and Technical Professionals
- Risk and Compliance Professionals
- Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
- Government and Public-Sector Project Professionals
- Consultants and Development Practitioners
- Professionals preparing for GPM-b certification
- Anyone seeking to integrate sustainability into project management
Session Objectives
- Understand the core principles of Green Project Management (GPM)
- Apply the P5 Standard to project initiation and planning
- Integrate sustainability into the project lifecycle
- Lead projects that balance people, planet, and profit
- Identify and manage sustainability-related risks
- Measure and report on a project's green performance
- Engage stakeholders on sustainability goals
- Prepare for and pass the GPM-b certification exam
- Implement sustainable procurement practices
- Champion green initiatives within an organization
About the Course
The Impactful Leadership: Green Project Manager (GPM-b) Training Course is designed to equip project professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to integrate sustainability into project management and delivery. The course explores how environmental, social, and economic considerations can be embedded into project decisions while maintaining focus on project objectives, stakeholder value, performance, and long-term impact.
Participants will learn practical approaches for applying sustainable project management principles across the project lifecycle, identifying sustainability opportunities and risks, engaging stakeholders, improving resource efficiency, and measuring sustainability outcomes. The course is also suitable for professionals preparing for or seeking to strengthen their knowledge of the Green Project Management (GPM-b) framework and certification.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 75 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The history and evolution of Green Project Management (GPM)
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Workshop 1.2:
The business case for sustainability in projects
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Workshop 1.3:
Core concepts of the P5 Standard (People, Planet, Profit, Process, Products)
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Workshop 1.4:
Key vocabulary and terminology in GPM
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Workshop 1.5:
The role of the GPM-b certified professional
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Workshop 2.1:
The importance of social responsibility in projects
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Workshop 2.2:
Managing human rights and labor practices
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Workshop 2.3:
Minimizing a project’s environmental footprint
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Workshop 2.4:
Strategies for waste reduction and pollution prevention
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Workshop 2.5:
Biodiversity and ecosystem considerations
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Workshop 3.1:
Integrating financial viability with sustainability goals
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Workshop 3.2:
Sustainable procurement and supply chain management
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Workshop 3.3:
Designing green processes for project execution
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Workshop 3.4:
Creating sustainable products and deliverables
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Workshop 3.5:
The concept of a triple bottom line return on investment
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Workshop 4.1:
Defining project scope with sustainability in mind
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Workshop 4.2:
Conducting a sustainability needs assessment
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Workshop 4.3:
The role of the business case in green projects
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Workshop 4.4:
Identifying sustainable project alternatives
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Workshop 4.5:
Creating a sustainable project charter
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Workshop 5.1:
Developing a sustainability management plan
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Workshop 5.2:
Integrating sustainability into the work breakdown structure (WBS)
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Workshop 5.3:
Resource planning for green initiatives
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Workshop 5.4:
Managing the project schedule for sustainability milestones
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Workshop 5.5:
Using tools for sustainable project planning
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Workshop 6.1:
Identifying and analyzing sustainability stakeholders
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Workshop 6.2:
Engaging with communities and special interest groups
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Workshop 6.3:
Creating a transparent communication plan
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Workshop 6.4:
Strategies for managing stakeholder expectations
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Workshop 6.5:
Reporting on sustainability progress
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Workshop 7.1:
Identifying sustainability-related risks (e.g., regulatory, reputational)
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Workshop 7.2:
Developing risk mitigation strategies for green projects
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Workshop 7.3:
Assessing and managing climate change risks
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Workshop 7.4:
Identifying and capitalizing on green opportunities
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Workshop 7.5:
The role of a risk register in a sustainable project
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Workshop 8.1:
Principles of green procurement and supplier selection
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Workshop 8.2:
Developing sustainable purchasing policies
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Workshop 8.3:
Life cycle assessment (LCA) in procurement
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Workshop 8.4:
Vetting suppliers for their sustainability practices
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Workshop 8.5:
Contract language for green requirements
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Workshop 9.1:
The role of the project manager during execution
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Workshop 9.2:
Monitoring project performance against sustainability goals
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Workshop 9.3:
Using key performance indicators (KPIs) for green metrics
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Workshop 9.4:
Change management in a sustainable project
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Workshop 9.5:
Quality assurance for green deliverables
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Workshop 10.1:
An overview of various green project management software
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Workshop 10.2:
Using checklists and templates for sustainability integration
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Workshop 10.3:
Best practices for sustainable decision-making
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Workshop 10.4:
The use of a sustainability scorecard
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Workshop 10.5:
Case studies of successful GPM implementations
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Workshop 11.1:
Preparing for an internal or external sustainability audit
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Workshop 11.2:
Documentation and record-keeping for GPM
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Workshop 11.3:
Understanding third-party certifications (e.g., LEED, BREEAM)
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Workshop 11.4:
The role of the auditor in a green project
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Workshop 11.5:
Ensuring compliance and ethical standards
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Workshop 12.1:
An overview of the GPM-b exam format and structure
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Workshop 12.2:
Review of the GPM-b body of knowledge
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Workshop 12.3:
Practice questions and mock exams
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Workshop 12.4:
Strategies for effective exam preparation
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Workshop 12.5:
A final Q&A session
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Workshop 13.1:
Leading organizational change towards a sustainable culture
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Workshop 13.2:
Overcoming resistance to green initiatives
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Workshop 13.3:
Creating a business case for change
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Workshop 13.4:
Communication strategies for internal stakeholders
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Workshop 13.5:
Building a coalition of sustainability champions
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Workshop 14.1:
The skills and mindset of a green project leader
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Workshop 14.2:
Building and motivating a green project team
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Workshop 14.3:
Fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability
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Workshop 14.4:
Mentoring and developing future green leaders
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Workshop 14.5:
The importance of personal and professional integrity
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Workshop 15.1:
Conducting a final sustainability performance review
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Workshop 15.2:
Documenting lessons learned for future projects
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Workshop 15.3:
Measuring the long-term impact of the project
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Workshop 15.4:
Post-project reporting and communication
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Workshop 15.5:
The transition to operations and maintenance
