IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management Course
DURATION
5 daysCPD
Equivalent to 40 hoursCERTIFICATES
All delegates will receive a certificate on completion.DELIVERY OPTIONS
Course certification
Gain the vital skills and knowledge needed to make more informed decisions about environmental and sustainability initiatives by attending this IMEA Foundation Certificate course in environmental management.
Course assessment for the Certificate is through continuous assessment and a 1-hour open-book multiple-choice exam.
- those starting a career in environmental management
- anyone already part of an environmental scheme within their business
- anyone new to an environmental role and wanting to gain environmental and sustainability expertise
- individuals seeking to become an Associate Member of IEMA (AIEMA)
- reasons to become more sustainable
- fundamentals of sustainability
- principles of sustainable business and corporate governance
- effective communication and collaboration
- environmental principles
- pollution and pollution control
- introduction to policy, regulation and legislation
- key environmental legislation
- environmental tools and assessment
- environmental management systems (including ISO 14001)
- environmental auditing
- impact assessment and other tools (EIA, SEA, life cycle assessment and foot printing)
- data and reporting (carbon accounting, sustainability reporting and measuring environmental performance)
- PESTLE framework
- improving sustainability performance
- IEMA codes of practice
- support change and deliver direct improvements that contribute to their organisation’s environmental goals, while saving money and building a strong reputation for their business
- understand sustainable business and governance principles
- collect, analyse and evaluate data
- research and plan to provide sustainable solutions
- engage with stakeholders
- support change and transformation to enhance sustainability
- utilise tools and techniques that identify opportunities and risks
Delegates will receive an IEMA certificate and become an IEMA Associate Member, securing access to an extensive library of practical tools, guidance notes and updates to allow continuous progression.
Upcoming course dates
Yes, the Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management training course is certified by IEMA, the key professional body for those operating in environmental management. Certification is achieved through a mix of continuous assessment during the course and an online exam following the event. We work closely with our attendees to give them the best chance of success. Certification at this level can give employees a demonstrable advantage in their career path. The course is also equivalent to a significant 40 hours of CPD.
The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is excellent initial training for those starting out on a career in environmental management. It therefore requires no previous knowledge of this subject area.
Yes. Once you have successfully completed the course you will receive an IEMA certificate and become an Associate Member of IEMA, giving you access to an extensive and valuable library of tools, guidance and updates that will help to ensure your knowledge is always up to date.
Every delegate receives an IEMA learner pack that includes learner notes and a workbook. These will be valuable throughout the course and as a reminder of all you have learned once you return to your role.
We offer a wide range of IEMA certified and IEMA approved training courses aimed at helping employees to new career-enhancing skills. Courses focus on environmental management systems – including understanding ISO 14001 and EMS auditing – and sustainability skills for the workforce and managers.
All of our IEMA courses can be viewed on our IEMA training page.
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