QUIN Institute

UPSkill Net Zero®

QUIN 5x5® UK & Global

Driving Global Impact — 5 Teams × 5 Leaders. One Future.

QUIN 5x5® UK & Global is a transformative certified programme accelerating climate action by upskilling 5 future-ready leaders across 5 organisations in each region — one region at a time. Co-developed by the QUIN Institute Expert Panel, climate professors, and world-leading university faculties, it delivers certified green skills training with far-reaching global impact. 20% of all fees directly support science-informed climate adaptation and mitigation projects in the Global South through our AMP Foundation. Each UPskill Accelerator advances personal development and drives sustainable innovation — shaping a more resilient world and a future-ready workforce.

Climate Risk & Resilience | Green Transition Leadership | Nature Positive Strategy | Sustainable Supply Chains | Circular Economy | Climate Communications

UK Government

Driving Global Impact — 5 Teams × 5 Leaders. One Future.

Upskill 5 future-ready leaders in your organisation. Limited spaces (5 organisations) for the June 2025 Wales cohort.

KEY INFORMATION

Next start date

16 June 2025

Duration

3 weeks (part-time)

Learning time

4-5 hours per week (including 1 live session/wk)

Award

University Certificate

Training style

Online, expert-led with live masterclass sessions (recorded)

Course fee (QUIN 5x5 -10% discount)

£396 per person + VAT (Full price: £440)

Team of 5: £1,980 + VAT (with the 10% discount applied).

💡 20% of all course fees directly fund equitable climate action through the AMP Foundation, guided by the STEP Expert Panel. The QUIN 5x5 Accelerator funds climate resilience in Zimbabwe and South Africa (video below).

🌿 Leading the UK & Global Green Transition – Be one of the 5 QUIN 5x5 organisations for cohort #1

Upcoming Opportunity June 2025 – The Certified Sustainable Leaders Accelerator

Course Overview

As part of the QUIN 5×5  programme, this three-week certified online course empowers professionals to lead change with confidence. Co-developed with and delivered by the University of Gloucestershire’s Business School and Environmental Faculty, this accelerator equips your organisation’s emerging leaders to:

  • Navigate climate risks and regulatory shifts

  • Embed sustainable innovation, Net Zero strategy, and nature-positive practices

  • Influence positive change locally and globally

💡 20% of all course fees directly fund equitable climate action through the AMP Foundation, guided by the STEP Expert Panel. The QUIN 5×5 Accelerator funds climate resilience in Zimbabwe and South Africa (video below).

Sustainable Leaders Accelerator

What You Will Gain from This Programme

The Sustainable Leaders Accelerator is designed to equip you with the critical skills and insights necessary to lead the green transition and drive sustainable business practices. Upon completion, you will be empowered to:

  • Assess Climate Risks & Strengthen Resilience:  Address climate-related challenges and build organisational resilience.
  • Drive Innovation through Sustainable Supply Chains: Apply sustainability principles to improve efficiency and innovation.

  • Master Climate Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop messaging that builds trust and aligns stakeholders.

Turn learning into action — 20% of your fee supports climate resilience in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Watch the video below to learn more from Prof. Adam Hart.
Sustainable Leaders Accelerator

What You Will Gain from This Accelerator

The Sustainable Leaders Accelerator is designed to equip you with the critical skills and insights necessary to lead the green transition and drive sustainable business practices. Upon completion, you will be empowered to:

  • Assess Climate Risks & Strengthen Resilience:  Address climate-related challenges and build organisational resilience.
  • Drive Innovation through Sustainable Supply Chains: Apply sustainability principles to improve efficiency and innovation.

  • Master Climate Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop messaging that builds trust and aligns stakeholders.

Given the high interest in the Sustainable Leaders Accelerator, we encourage professionals to reserve their place early. 

Turn learning into action — 20% of your fee supports climate resilience in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Watch the video below to learn more from Prof. Adam Hart.

Course Content

The online course includes a live, interactive masterclass each week lasting 1–2 hours, with all sessions recorded for catch-up access. Upon completion of three certified core modules, you’ll be empowered to:

  • Address Climate Risk and Resilience: Understand the challenges posed by climate change and how organisations can build resilience.
  • Lead the Green Transition: Explore how to lead with purpose and vision in a world focused on sustainable transformation.
  • Innovate through Circular Economy in Sustainable Supply Chains: Learn how leading businesses are integrating circular economy models to drive innovation, embed nature-positive strategies, and enhance sustainability across their operations.
  • Master Climate Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop the skills to inspire, inform, and align others around sustainable goals.

Key Course Information

16 June 2025

A practical, action-driven programme designed for immediate real-world application.

  • Gain hands-on tools, frameworks, and strategies to implement sustainable transformation.
  • Learn from industry experts and tackle real business challenges.
  • Earn a university-certified qualification to showcase sustainability leadership.

Designed for professionals looking to lead the green transition and drive impact:

  • Business leaders, executives, and managers keen to integrate sustainability into their strategy.

  • Sustainability professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills and influence.

  • Innovators, change-makers, and those passionate about driving ESG performance and corporate responsibility.

  • Individuals from diverse sectors aiming to contribute to the green economy and sustainability initiatives.

  • Practical, Real-World Application
    Gain actionable frameworks to seamlessly embed sustainability into business strategy, ensuring immediate impact in your organisation’s operations.
  • Leadership & Influence
    Develop the essential skills to lead change, manage climate-related risks, build organisational resilience, and inspire teams to champion sustainability initiatives.
  • Competitive Edge
    Future-proof your organisation by mastering strategies to mitigate climate risks, adapt to regulatory changes, and stay ahead of market shifts with forward-thinking approaches.
  • Innovation & Growth
    Implement circular economy principles and build resilient supply chains, empowering your organisation to drive sustainable innovation and growth.
  • Networking & Collaboration
    Connect with global sustainability experts and a network of like-minded professionals, fostering collaboration that amplifies your leadership impact.
  • Three high-impact modules delivered over 3-weeks.
  • Expert-led live masterclasses (recorded), case studies, and interactive discussions.
  • Action-driven content applied to real-world business challenges.
Modules:
  1. Sustainable Supply Chains for Innovation and Resilience: Discover how sustainable supply chains, grounded in circular economy principles, can drive innovation, and enhance organisational resilience. This module equips leaders with the tools to manage climate risk, reimagine value chains and implement strategies that deliver lasting impact.
  2. Navigating Risk and Resilience in a Changing Climate: Strengthen your leadership capacity to navigate disruption and lead with confidence through complexity. Explore the relationship between risk, resilience, and sustainability, and learn how to embed adaptive strategies that support long-term organisational continuity and climate goals.
  3. Mastering Climate Communications for Stakeholder Engagement: Build the strategic communication skills needed to engage stakeholders and inspire meaningful action. Learn to craft compelling narratives, translate climate science into clear messaging, and position sustainability as a shared opportunity for value and impact.
  • Earn a university-certified qualification to enhance career prospects.
  • Showcase sustainability leadership and expertise within your industry.

ACCELERATING EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION

Committed to climate equity, we fast-track 20% of your executive course fees into the science-informed Adaptation and Mitigation Programme (AMP) Foundation to accelerate equitable climate action

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    Introducing the QUIN Institute for Sustainable Executive Education and our pioneering UPSkill Net Zero® Programme. Established in 2022, the QUIN Institute is the world’s first interdisciplinary global initiative, bringing together top universities and business schools to offer certified courses on a specialised platform dedicated to climate change and sustainable business leadership. Committed to advancing climate equity, the QUIN Institute allocates 20% of course fees to support impactful and equitable climate action through the AMP Foundation, guided by our distinguished STEP Expert Panel.