With 20 years of applied sustainability experience, drive change across the food value chain. Equip professionals with the tools to implement sustainable, data-driven, and nutrition-conscious strategies aligned with global ESG goals.
DURATION
6 Months
MODE OF STUDY
Hybrid and Face-to-face
CLASS STARTS
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CREDIT HOURS
20 Credit Hours
DURATION
6 Months
MODE OF STUDY
Hybrid and Face-to-face
CLASS STARTS
DD/MM/YYYY
CREDIT HOURS
20 Credit Hours
The Professional Diploma in Sustainable Food Systems is built by practitioners, for practitioners – shaped by over 20 years of hands-on experience in designing and operating real-world sustainable cities, including the region’s first net-zero development.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or already working in the food, agriculture, or sustainability sectors, this diploma will help you:
Apply a proven sustainability framework used in The Sustainable City - a living lab globally recognized for integrating sustainable food systems that balance nutrition, equity, and environmental performance.
Access career opportunities, with top performers offered placements within SEE Holding and its affiliated companies.
Learn how to design regenerative food systems and business models that improve soil health, reduce waste, and enhance profitability.
Use AI tools and data analytics to optimize food production, track sustainability metrics, and make real-time decisions.
Deliver measurable impact through a capstone project that solves a real sustainability challenge in the agrifood sector.
Complete a capstone project that addresses a real-world food systems challenge with practical, actionable outcomes.
Develop end-to-end sustainable food strategies that integrate nutrition science, regenerative agriculture, and operational efficiency.
Apply AI tools and decision-making frameworks to enhance food system design, production planning, and sustainability performance.
Build actionable sustainability plans using the FEWPMW model (Food, Energy, Water, Products, Mobility, Waste) to align food systems with urban development, resource management, and ESG priorities.
Assess and manage risks across the food value chain by leveraging data-driven insights into environmental, social, and economic impacts.
Lead innovation initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes by addressing real-world food system challenges through a capstone project.
WHO IS THIS DIPLOMA FOR?
Food and Sustainability Professionals
Agronomists, nutritionists, food scientists, and sustainability officers working across agriculture, food production, health, or ESG — looking to enhance their knowledge in regenerative practices, sustainable nutrition, and AI-powered food systems.
Corporates
Food manufacturers, retail chains, hospitality groups, agribusinesses, and logistics providers aiming to reduce waste, improve nutrition impact, and align with sustainability standards. This diploma equips your teams with tools to optimize food value chains and build ESG-compliant operations.
Government & Public Sector
Municipalities, food regulators, urban planning authorities, and public health departments working on food security, climate adaptation, and sustainable development. Training your teams with this diploma supports policy design and practical implementation of data-driven, low-carbon food systems.
Modules
Each module is designed to build the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to develop sustainable, resilient, and AI-enhanced food systems that support health, equity, and environmental performance across the entire value chain.
Foundation Modules
Redefining Sustainability – Principles for the Built Environment
Explore the environmental, social, and economic principles behind sustainability and how they apply to material choices in architecture, interiors, and construction.
Strategic FEWPMW Framework for Circular Urban Development
Built on the real strategies used in The Sustainable City projects to manage food, energy, water, and waste in an integrated way. Understand how to apply these principles to design and manage sustainable food systems in urban environments using practical tools and AI technologies.
Core-Focused Modules: Sustainable Food Systems
Sustainable Food Systems, Science, and Nutrition
Understand the biological, chemical, and technological underpinnings of food systems with a focus on health, sustainability, and equity.
Regenerative Food Systems and Sustainable Business Models
Bridge regenerative agriculture with sustainable business strategies. Explore green finance, eco-efficient operations, and inclusive workforce development.
AI-Focused Modules
Data-Intensive AI Methodologies
Build AI capabilities across predictive analytics, optimization, generative AI, and decision frameworks. Understand tools, platforms, and real-world business applications.
Capstone Project – Design and Execute AI-Driven Business Solutions
Apply your knowledge in a real-world AI project. Scope challenges, select AI tools, develop workflows, and measure business impact using KPIs and ROI analysis.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Professional Diploma certificate recognized by industry leaders and aligned with international sustainability standards.
We are securing SQA Centre Approval, confirming our capability to deliver and assess qualifications under SQA’s rigorous quality assurance standards. All diplomas programs are under review for credit rating within the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Level 11 reflects advanced academic and vocational learning for professional and career advancement.
Ready to Accelerate Your Career?
Join a new generation of leaders equipped to shape a more sustainable and resilient world.
Ready to Accelerate Your Career?
Join a new generation of leaders equipped to shape a more sustainable and resilient world.