HRDA Vital Importance: Strategy, Innovation and Transformation for Sustainable Growth

The programme is approved by the Cyprus Human Resource Development Authority (HRDA) as a “Vital Importance” training programme. HRDA Vital Importance programme fees are fully subsidised by the HRDA for up to three (3) eligible participants per business entity.

Course Overview

This 18-hour programme – comprising 14 hours of classroom training and 4 hours of inhouse consultation – This programme equips executives and decision-makers with the knowledge and practical tools required to lead sustainability-driven transformation by embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into corporate strategy, governance, and organisational culture. As sustainability increasingly shapes competitiveness, innovation, and long-term resilience, leaders must move beyond awareness and adopt structured frameworks that translate ESG into measurable impact and value creation.

Through a practical and interactive workshop, participants develop the skills to design, implement, and monitor sustainability strategies aligned with organisational objectives, regulatory expectations, and stakeholder demands. The programme addresses the growing need for capable leadership that can integrate responsibility, ethical decision-making, and innovation into daily operations, supporting sustainable growth and continuous improvement across the organisation.

The Programme Learning Areas

A detailed programme outline, its objectives and learning outcomes are noted on the programme’s Training Schedule (clickable).

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for professionals and executives responsible for sustainability, governance, and risk management within financial and corporate institutions, including:

Training Style

The programme is interactive in nature. Participants will be actively involved, using their own experiences and challenges to reinforce and adapt the new knowledge and skills to their own reality. The training sessions will combine PowerPoint presentations, open discussions, case studies and audio/visual material.

The training sessions will combine elements of PowerPoint presentations, open discussions, case studies, audio/visual material and experiential exercises/tools.

In-house Training /Advisory Session

Upon completing the 14-hour in-class training programme, participants will engage in a tailored 4-hour in-house session offering focused guidance, advice, and training to address the specific needs and challenges of both the participants and their organisation.

During the 4-hour in-house training session, participants will apply key concepts to their own organisational context, designing customised frameworks for sustainable transformation. They will also explore how the innovative application of governance and compliance processes can support long-term sustainability, competitiveness, and organisational resilience, while fostering a culture of responsibility and continuous improvement.

Finally, after the completion of the in-house session, the trainer will prepare a report outlining the approach followed, the topics examined, key findings, and tailored recommendations for the organisation.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 18 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies with which you hold membership.