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Foresight & Sustainability for MPF – Training Course

The "Foresight & Sustainability for MPF" training course centers on integrating strategic foresight methods with sustainability practices within Public Financial Management (MPF) frameworks. Against a backdrop of evolving EU regulations such as CSRD and ESRS, participants learn to apply international ISO standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 26000, ISO 20400, as well as greenhouse gas and carbon neutrality certifications. Through advanced tools like scenario planning, stakeholder engagement, STEEP/PESTLE analysis, and expert elicitation methods, learners develop skills to establish KPIs, assess double materiality, and design roadmaps for sustainable and resilient actions. The 60-minute course features case studies relevant to public bodies and companies in the food, technology, and utilities sectors, emphasizing transparent balancing of Environmental, Social, and Governance factors. The aim is to equip participants with competencies to manage strategic sustainability plans and investments aligned with the latest standards, enabling an integrated approach between foresight and the management of public and private resources.

Exam duration60 min
Pass mark70%
Available questions200
CIWZ PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT

High-integrity learning environment

The pathway is designed for managers, executives, function owners, auditors and professionals. Lessons use validated minimum study time and a contextual tutor; assessments use server-side random selection of questions and answers, session-continuity controls, camera and local audio-activity monitoring during protected tests.

Traceability and reliability: integrity events are logged for authorized review; automated signals do not determine the result on their own.

OFFICIAL PATHWAY INFORMATION

Course technical sheet

Purpose, references, delivery method, commercial terms and certificate value, presented clearly and transparently.

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Learning Objectives

  • Understand EU sustainability and reporting frameworks (CSRD, ESRS)
  • Apply ISO standards for environmental management and social responsibility
  • Develop skills in foresight and strategic intelligence (scenario planning, horizon scanning)
  • Integrate double materiality and KPIs in MPF decision-making processes
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Competences Acquired

  • Analyze and manage ESG trade-offs
  • Design sustainable roadmaps and action plans
  • Use methodologies such as stakeholder engagement, Delphi, backcasting
  • Assess risks and technological opportunities under uncertainty
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Target Audience

  • MPF managers and professionals
  • Sustainability and compliance experts
  • Strategic and public policy analysts
  • Consultants in ESG and innovation fields
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Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of sustainability and public management
  • Familiarity with ESG principles
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Programme

  • EU regulatory frameworks (CSRD, ESRS)
  • Relevant ISO standards (14001, 26000, 20400, 14064, 14068, 56002, 56006)
  • Foresight methods: scenario planning, horizon scanning, Delphi
  • KPIs, double materiality, roadmaps, and action plans
  • Case studies in public administration, food, tech, utilities sectors
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Teaching Methodology

  • Theoretical lessons combined with exercises and simulations
  • Analysis of relevant practical cases
  • Interactive discussion and feedback
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Assessment Method

  • Multiple choice test with 70% pass threshold
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Duration

  • 60 minutes
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Certification

  • Certificate of completion (fee €99.00)
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Expected Outcomes

  • Ability to apply foresight methods for MPF sustainability
  • Operational competence to implement strategic ESG plans and KPIs in complex contexts