SMU Academy

13/05/2026

Did you know supply chain emissions can be over 10x higher than operational emissions?

This makes procurement one of the most powerful levers for driving sustainability outcomes.

Learn how organisations can integrate ESG principles into procurement strategies and create long-term value.

Explore our courses: https://academy.smu.edu.sg/search?refinementList[focusarea][0]=Environmental%2C%20Social%20%26%20Corporate%20Governance

13/05/2026

Upskilling doesn’t have to mean putting everything else on hold. It can happen alongside your day-to-day work.

Build skills your way with SMU Academy.

https://smu.sg/m_may26_bb_flex_learn

13/05/2026

With Singapore positioning itself as a global hub for decarbonisation finance, the Fundamentals of Financing Green Infrastructure and Clean Technology programme is designed to help you understand what makes green infrastructure and clean technology projects bankable, how investors assess key risks that affect bankability, and how strategic financing unlocks growth in cleantech and low-carbon sectors.

Discover how data centers and large energy buyers across Southeast Asia secure and finance clean energy solutions to achieve their RE100 and decarbonisation goals. Explore the financing models, procurement strategies, and project structures that bring renewable energy projects from development to deployment.

Find out more about the programme today: https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/fundamentals-financing-green-infrastructure-and-clean-technology

12/05/2026

SMU Academy is pleased to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding with École hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), ranked the world's best hotel management school by the QS World University Rankings for Hospitality and Leisure Management.

Through this MOU, we look forward to bringing together EHL’s global expertise in hospitality and service excellence with SMU Academy’s strengths in business education, leadership development, and industry-focused lifelong learning.

A key area of collaboration is the development of a brand-new jointly developed Industry Graduate Diploma, designed to support professionals and organisations from hospitality, tourism and adjacent industries in building capabilities that are practical, relevant, and responsive to the needs of a changing economy that embraces both technological transformation and human-centred experiences.

We look forward to working closely with EHL to deliver impactful learning experiences, and to advancing our shared commitment to lifelong learning, workforce upskilling, and meaningful international partnerships.

12/05/2026

Sustainability is no longer just a corporate responsibility, it’s a business strategy.

From reducing carbon emissions to strengthening governance and social impact, organisations are increasingly integrating ESG principles to drive long-term growth and resilience.

Discover how sustainable practices are shaping businesses today and discover courses that can help you build the knowledge to lead in a more sustainable future.

Explore our courses: https://academy.smu.edu.sg/search?refinementList[focusarea][0]=Environmental%2C%20Social%20%26%20Corporate%20Governance

11/05/2026

AI is no longer just a technology trend. It is becoming a career advantage.

Speaking at the annual May Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that “companies that embrace AI will stay competitive, and workers who build AI skills will have better opportunities and prospects.”

SMU Academy’s AI programmes are designed for professionals who want to stay relevant, confident and ready for what comes next. Learn practical AI applications, sharpen your digital capabilities, and gain the skills to thrive in an AI-driven workplace.

Build your AI skills with SMU Academy today: https://academy.smu.edu.sg/search?refinementList%5Bfocusarea%5D%5B0%5D=Artificial%20Intelligence

Discover how Singapore's government is committed to protecting every worker during the AI transition, despite not being able to protect every job. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

11/05/2026

Progression looks different for everyone.

SMU Academy’s Industry Graduate Diploma (IGD) lets polytechnic post-diploma holders start building towards a postgraduate qualification, with the option to stack towards the Industry Practice Master of Digital Economy (IPMDE).

Find out how the IGD pathway works now.

https://smu.sg/m_may26_igd_pathway

11/05/2026

As AI becomes more integrated into education, educators and professionals need to build the right capabilities to use it effectively.

Learn how AI tools support personalised learning, enhance student engagement and how you can start applying them.

Explore the possibilities here: https://academy.smu.edu.sg/search?query=AI+Education

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Wishing all mothers a day filled with love, joy, and appreciation. 🌷✨

08/05/2026

Carbon markets are becoming a key lever in the global shift towards decarbonisation. But how do pricing mechanisms work, and what role do they play in driving emission reduction?

SMU Academy’s 2-day Carbon Markets and Pricing Mechanisms programme helps participants understand the key drivers for emission reduction, carbon trading fundamentals and how pricing mechanisms can support sustainability goals.

Led by John Lo, Founder of Asia Carbon Institute, the programme is part of the Advanced Certificate in Carbon Management.

Next intake starts 25 May 2026.

Learn more and apply now: https://academy.smu.edu.sg/courses/carbon-markets-and-pricing-mechanisms

08/05/2026

In a world where skills are evolving faster than job titles, how do we keep learning without putting life or work on pause?

Our latest CNA advertorial explores how SMU Academy’s stackable learning pathways support professionals in building future-ready capabilities at their own pace.

As Mr Jack Lim, Executive Director of SMU Academy, shares, lifelong learning is about “aligning skills with real work” and ensuring individuals, employers and training providers move in the same direction.

Read the full feature to discover how modular learning can help professionals stay relevant, adaptable and ready for what comes next.

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SMU Academy’s modular programmes empower professionals to customise their upskilling journeys and build industry-ready competencies in high-growth fields.