Enhancing corporate sustainability by e-learning: a solution for practitioners in engineering

In the current economic and social context is a great need to act towards sustainable development in all its aspects such as alternative energy sources, environment protection, health improvement and minimize of climate changes. To meet the critical challenges of the society the role of an product manager should also include managing and implementing sustainable principles while meeting the market requirements which following the new trends in economy ask for extended skills and qualifications. A research of the job descriptions for product managers positions in engineering opened on the market has been conducted by the authors in order to assess the requirements the employers are looking for, conceiving a list of the most wanted competencies for this decision making role. Going forward the research evaluated to which extent these requirements integrated sustainable principles. The paper suggests that the need of immediate awareness of sustainable development among the practitioners and experienced engineers or managers in engineering can be fulfilled by e-learning as a modern solution for lifelong learning. E-learning brings innovation and effectiveness in acquiring new skills and knowledge.