Build Real-World Sustainability Expertise with the IS Pathway
In Australia and New Zealand, the infrastructure sector is evolving at extraordinary speed. Projects are expected not only to deliver value for money and performance outcomes but also to respond to climate risk, nature impacts, supply-chain integrity, and community expectations in a deeply interconnected way. As the sustainability agenda expands, so does the demand on infrastructure professionals to understand, interpret, and apply the IS Rating Scheme with confidence and influence.
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council has worked with experienced industry professionals to develop a comprehensive IS for Professionals Pathway (IS4P). A completely redesigned, refreshed, future-ready learning experience shaped by industry requirements, best-practice learning design, and the real skills needed to deliver sustainability outcomes on projects.
About the IS for Professionals Pathway
1.A streamlined, five-week learning journey
The five-week structure offers a clear, progressive pathway from foundational Infrastructure Sustainability concepts to life-cycle stage-specific application. Each week builds on the previous, blending self-paced learning and reflection with expert-facilitated workshops. Designed to reinforce learning, the pathway allows participants to escape the ‘forgetting curve’ and leave with skills they can immediately implement.
“The new and improved ISAP course is very contemporary and effective. The shorter duration of the sessions, and the enhanced use of both facilitated and e-learning formats increases engagement, retention of information, and the up-take of new skills for application by the learners in the real world.” – Patrick Ilott (CEO) Perspektiv
2. Real-world tools and processes
The Pathway integrates the core human skills such as ‘Setting up for Success’ and the ‘Head, Heart & Hand model’, with key IS processes like developing Business as Usual Assumptions, undertaking a Materiality Assessment, composing Credit Summary Forms, and preparing a submission quality. Modules are supported by templates and examples drawn directly from best practice.
3. A strong focus on practical, real-world application
Participants work through realistic project scenarios, analyse proven case studies, and apply step-by-step methodologies in interactive workshops—building the confidence to translate theory into practice on live projects.
Over five weeks, participants engage in a structured, modern learning journey that includes:
- 9 facilitated workshops
- 9 self-paced eLearning modules
- Enrolment in the ISAP exam
Resulting in skilled, practical, and confident Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professionals.
“The new IS4P is modern and practical, which is what the industry needs today. Big props to the ISC who recognised the need for this redevelopment, and for involving the ISAPs of today to provide a better foundation for the ISAPs of tomorrow to tackle IS Rating management in their projects.” – Szeto Yan Weng (Sustainability Advisor) Gamuda
Benefits for Learners and Industry
Engaging learning experience
Blended learning keeps learners engaged by combining the flexibility of self-paced digital content with the energy of interactive workshops, discussion, and practical application. Delivered in a blended format and spread over five weeks, it fits seamlessly into a usual work schedule—allowing learners to build capability without stepping away from their day-to-day responsibilities. This varied, immersive approach avoids learning fatigue, strengthens retention, and helps learners confidently translate theory into real-world practice. This learner experience is reflected in an average satisfaction score of 9.3, reinforcing the Pathway’s impact and relevance in real-world infrastructure delivery.
“The new training builds ISAPs capabilities to not just deliver a rating but understand how to implement and embed sustainability on infrastructure projects, the content is tangible and practical.” – Jessamine Welsh (Sustainability Manager) Spark North East Link
Accessible, clear and guided learning
Designed to meet learners where they are, the Pathway offers accessible, clear, and guided learning for professionals at all stages of their careers. Experienced practitioners can leverage the program to formalise their expertise through accreditation, while those new to the industry are supported with a structured introduction to measuring and assessing sustainability performance. Clear guidance, practical examples, and progressive learning ensure everyone can build confidence and capability at their own pace.
“My experience undertaking the ISC training has been very positive. The modules provided a practical understanding of the IS framework and how sustainability requirements apply throughout project delivery. The content was clear, relevant to my role, and helped build my confidence in supporting IS rating outcomes. As I am currently working on a project delivering an IS rating, the training aligned well with my day-to-day experience and strengthened my understanding of the requirements.” – Asanka Gamage (Project Engineer – Civil & Sustainability) TasNetworks
Stronger alignment to industry expectations
The Pathway is grounded in real-world industry practice, shaped by current infrastructure delivery challenges and expectations. Content is structured around how sustainability decisions are actually made on projects, with a strong focus on applying the IS Rating to influence outcomes, manage trade-offs, and drive performance. This ensures learners gain skills that are immediately relevant and valued across the infrastructure sector.
Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional (ISAP)
Graduates of the Pathway enter the ISAP accreditation with a deeper, contextual understanding of the IS Rating. They emerge as professionals who can not only complete ratings, but also lead discussions, guide multidisciplinary teams, and embed sustainability thinking throughout the asset lifecycle—ensuring their impact goes beyond compliance to driving meaningful, long-term outcomes.
The IS Pathway is more than a professional development course; it’s a structured, practical journey that equips professionals to lead, influence, and embed sustainability across every infrastructure project.
Whether you’re new to the industry or seeking accreditation, this program gives you the skills, confidence, and real-world insight to make an immediate impact. Take the next step in your sustainability career today.
“Having recently delivered the first cohort of the new IS for Professionals training, I can confidently say that the extensive work undertaken by the ISC Learning and Development team—supported by myself and several experienced IS practitioners—has resulted in an outstanding outcome.
The updated program has been thoughtfully designed to support both new and experienced professionals seeking to build their capability in implementing sustainability across major infrastructure projects. After more than a decade of delivering IS training, I can say that this course goes well beyond Infrastructure Sustainability fundamentals. It provides a valuable opportunity to learn from peers, develop practical change-management skills, and explore cost-effective approaches to achieving successful IS Ratings.” – Ken Lunty (Technical Director) Arcadis