Course description
Covering a wide range of environmental, sustainability, and governance principles, IEMA's Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management will give you a foundation of knowledge to build on.
By studying this course via eLearning Extra you get all the flexibility of eLearning, but with the structured support from a tutor via a live webinar. The webinar will take place virtually and is designed so that you can ask questions, share ideas and best practice, and participate in live discussions.
There are 2-hour live webinars held quarterly for IEMA’s Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course. You can register for sessions at your convenience – most learners attend one. All previous webinars are recorded so you can watch these on-demand. Webinar attendance significantly supports learners in preparing for open book examinations. Students who study via eLearning Extra typically complete courses quicker and with better first-time results.
The continuing drive towards sustainability and desire for Green Skills has meant that careers in environmental management are growing quickly, this course will support your academic and career progression.
For organisations looking to integrate sustainability considerations into every aspect of business, this course is great for employees working in other departments who may benefit from the knowledge and skills gained.
The course covers all the areas of knowledge you need to become an Associate Member of IEMA (AIEMA). Make UK's price includes a year's IEMA membership, which will commence upon enrolment.
IEMA is the professional body for everyone working in environmental management and sustainability. Make UK have an excellent relationship with IEMA and are proud to be the only provider of the IEMA Diploma in the world.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is ideal for people who are starting out, or changing to, a career in environment management or sustainability focused roles.
This course is also great for people working in other professions, such as marketing or finance, to gain a basic understanding of sustainability that you might apply in your role.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
On passing your exam, you will receive a certificate to recognise your achievement and will be sent details of how to join IEMA as an Associate Member, earning your AIEMA professional suffix.
Training Course Content
Once completed, delegates will be able to:
- Outline the implications of global trends for the environment, for society, for the economy and for organisations
- Outline sustainable business/governance principles and their relationship with organisations, products and services
- Outline environmental principles and their relationship with organisations, products and services
- Outline major policy and legislation and their implications for organisations, products and services
- Outline major tools, techniques, systems and practices used to improve sustainability performance
- Outline the role of innovation and other leading practices in developing sustainable products and services and providing sustainable solutions
- Collect data, perform analysis, and evaluate information
- Research and plan to provide sustainable solutions
- Deliver effective communication and capture feedback
- Engage with stakeholders
- Outline tools and techniques that identify opportunities and risks
- Identify and propose ways to improve performance
- Support change and transformation to improve sustainability
Expenses
Course Price:
- £639+VAT
The cost includes all required learner resources, registration, and exam fees. Study via this delivery method is self-paced. The eLearning Extra licence has a 12 month duration although Make UK find learners complete the course in approximately 3 months.
Additionally, included within the training course fee is a year's IEMA membership, which will commence upon enrolment.
You can register up to 10 people for eLearning Extra when you book online. If you have more than 10 delegates to register, please contact us to discuss your enquiry and learn more about our multi-learner service.
This course can also be delivered by Classroom, Virtual Classroom, or eLearning.
We can provide this course for a group of people at your organisation. If desired, we’ll tailor the course to your business, bringing the content to life. Please contact us for more information.
Continuing Studies
For those wishing to continue at a higher level, we would recommend IEMA Certificate
in Environmental Management (PIEMA).
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