Impact Certificate

Leading Towards Sustainable Growth

Empower yourself with the strategic and operational expertise needed to lead your organization towards sustainable growth.

In this 3-month Certificate program you'll explore the delicate balance between sustainable growth and organizational impact, mastering the art of brand building and marketing, as you develop a strong foundation in business development and sales strategies.

From organizational growth strategies to storytelling techniques and effective sales practices, you'll gain tangible skills in vision formulation, strategizing, and operational roadmapping.

Our flexible online format allows you to balance work and studies while applying your new skills to make an immediate impact on your organization and industry.

CREDITS
15 ECTS
FORMAT
Online
DURATION
9 Weeks
TUITION
€1,950
LANGUAGE
English
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all
WEEKLY COMMITMENT
Approx. 10h
SCHEDULE
1 session / week
EVAULATION
Project-based
Join our learning community of 400+ change makers
RWTH Aachen University
GreenTech Alliance
United Nations Climate Change
LFCA (Leaders for Climate Action)
WU Executive Academy
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Lead your organization towards sustainable growth and success

This impact-focused program is ideal for:

Entrepreneurs and start-up founders seeking to build their businesses on a foundation of sustainable growth
Brand and marketing professionals aiming to leverage sustainability as a core element of their brand identity
Sales and business development managers looking to refine their approach to sales with a focus on sustainability
HR Professionals and team leads aiming to attract, retain, and motivate talent by aligning their values and operations with sustainable practices

Maximize Your Learning with Insightful Feedback From Industry Pros

Our challenge-based learning format allows you to immediately apply what you learned in real-world scenarios. Each Impact Certificate is made up of three challenges. You’ll work with other learners and experts in a global community to develop you competencies and network. In your Impact Certificate, you will solve these three challenges:
1
Organizational & Sustainable Growth
2
Brand Building and Marketing
3
Business Development & Sales

Your curriculum

Each Certificate Program comprises three interrelated challenges, equipping you with unique competencies to conquer current and future hurdles.

Challenge 1
Organizational & Sustainable Growth
Explore various post-growth related business strategies and their viability in today’s organizational context. Gain tangible skills in how to lead your organization towards sustainable growth by working towards your vision, strategizing and breaking your strategy down into an operational roadmap.
Challenge 2
Brand Building and Marketing
Learn to craft compelling stories about your organization and align your product messaging to your audience. Gain the tools to understand your brand's behavior and the rational and emotional elements behind brands. Dive into employer branding and learn to position your organization strategically on the market.
Challenge 3
Business Development & Sales
Set strong foundations to guide potential customers through purchase decisions and ultimately convert leads into long-term clients. Gain the skills sought after on any sales team by engaging in role-plays learning the essential techniques of effective salespeople.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this Program, you will be able to:

Get the skills you need in 5 steps

Our Impact Certificates are a great way to up-skill in just 3 months. You also gain access to the global ToU community as well as lots of events, workshops, networking opportunities. In the end you’ll earn a certificate and credits that can be applied towards a full degree,.

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Industry experts

Meet the speakers and mentors who will guide you.
Program Director & Professor of Sustainability
Maren Kropfeld
Dr. Maren Ingrid Kropfeld is a Professor of Sustainability & Entrepreneurship and Program Director for the Impact MBA at Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences. With a Ph.D. in Sustainable Business Models and Consumption Practices, Maren is an ardent sustainability advocate, wholeheartedly fostering collaboration and inspiration for sustainable impact. Her research centers on sufficiency-oriented business models, sustainable consumer practices, business model innovation for sustainability, and post-growth business models. As a seasoned sustainability consultant, she has honed her skills in crafting sustainability strategies and viable business solutions across diverse sectors. Maren's unwavering commitment lies in uniting industry, politics, non-profits, and academia to drive socio-ecological transformation collectively.

Get guidance from industry insiders

Leaders with extensive knowledge in their fields will be working with you to help you grow and achieve your goals.

Program Director & Professor of Sustainability
Maren Kropfeld
Dr. Maren Ingrid Kropfeld is a Professor of Sustainability & Entrepreneurship and Program Director for the Impact MBA at Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences. With a Ph.D. in Sustainable Business Models and Consumption Practices, Maren is an ardent sustainability advocate, wholeheartedly fostering collaboration and inspiration for sustainable impact. Her research centers on sufficiency-oriented business models, sustainable consumer practices, business model innovation for sustainability, and post-growth business models. As a seasoned sustainability consultant, she has honed her skills in crafting sustainability strategies and viable business solutions across diverse sectors. Maren's unwavering commitment lies in uniting industry, politics, non-profits, and academia to drive socio-ecological transformation collectively.

Your community, a collective of leaders

At ToU, you'll join a network of highly skilled disruptors and like-minded individuals who want to change the world —just  like you.

Global community

Our learners work for companies such as: Deutsche Bank, ExxonMobil, SAP, Climate-KIC, Deloitte, Deutsche Bahn, IBM, ING, Mattel, Microsoft, Nike, PwC, Riot Games, Siemens, Tesla, Weleda and more.

Online & in-person events

Access a variety of online and in-person community events to connect with peers, network with industry professionals, learn from experts, and stay ahead of the latest trends and innovations in your field.

Purpose-driven community

Learn, exchange and grow alongside a community of mission-driven innovators, visionaries, influencers, and change makers.

Empower Your Perspectives

Impact Certificates are tailor-made to enhance your professional growth and expand your network in a span of three months, all while accommodating your lifestyle with a flexible approach.

You can easily integrate participating in our Impact Certificates with your current work and personal commitments through our mobile-app.

You are joining a global community determined to create a better tomorrow while growing the necessary competencies to reach your goals.

Long-term vision, short-term action

In just ten weeks, you will learn 21st-century competencies that will not only help you accelerate your professional success but also your impact. Your community is filled with individuals from around the world with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

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Highlights

Nine
9  weeKS
10-15h
weekly COMMITMENT
25
LEARNERS PER cohort
1
LIVE Course discussion per week
€1.950
fee
15 ECTS
transferable ECTS
Slack
Community
Validate your competencies with a certificate
Upon successfully completing the challenge, you'll receive a digital certificate worth 15 ECTS that can be shared with your personal and professional networks.

Apply to reserve your spot, program starts:

3rd March 2025

ToU Application Deadline
regular admission / €2.450 fee
24th February 2025
Program Starts
3rd March 2025
Certificate

Upon successfully completing the the Impact Degree in GreenTech, you'll receive a digital certificate that can be shared with your personal and professional networks.

5 Reasons Our Learners Love Us

Skills that Set You Up for Success

Our challenge-based learning model, equips you with practical, real-world skills needed to drive digital and sustainable transformations in any future business scenario.

Learn, Connect & Grow Globally

Our diverse community of impact-driven learners from +30 countries, offers a unique global network and multicultural experience, both online and through regional meet-ups.

Faculty & Mentors who Support You

Experience the support and guidance of our dedicated and responsive faculty and mentors, who are committed to support your educational success.

Radically Affordable Tuition Model

Access quality education at an exceptional value, starting at €6,600/year. As a fully-accredited university, you can also apply for a variety of scholarships and funding options.

100% Online & Flexible

Study part-time, full-time and from anywhere in the world! With our flexible learning model you can easily adapt your study schedule to your work, travel and personal commitments.

Hear from our learners

From gaining valuable skills and knowledge to building a supportive network, they highly recommend it.
Isabel Sum
ToU Learner

I love the learning experience at Tomorrow University because it truly is built on digital education combined with actionable and practical challenges.

Alexander Woegerer
ToU Learner

An inspiring mindset coupled with the idea of challenge-based learning and working on exciting projects with great people from different countries from various professional backgrounds convinced me to go on this journey with Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences.

Volodymyr Danylov
ToU Learner

I'm 100% sure that I will remember ToU as the university which allowed me to gain direction first, and then learn the skills needed.

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Isabel Sum
ToU Learner

I love the learning experience at Tomorrow University because it truly is built on digital education combined with actionable and practical challenges.

Alexander Woegerer
ToU Learner

An inspiring mindset coupled with the idea of challenge-based learning and working on exciting projects with great people from different countries from various professional backgrounds convinced me to go on this journey with Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences.

Volodymyr Danylov
ToU Learner

I'm 100% sure that I will remember ToU as the university which allowed me to gain direction first, and then learn the skills needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Impact Cerificate
Leading Towards Sustainable Growth
LAST DAY TO APPLY
24th February 2025
DURATION
9-weeks
COST
€1,950
STACKABLE
15