ISEP/IEMA Foundation Certificate in Sustainability & Environmental Management

  • Level: Intermediate
  • Study time: 15-20 hrs
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Course information
This course will provide learners with a foundation of environmental and sustainability knowledge to build on.

Covering a wide range of environmental, sustainability and governance principles, this course will give learners an understanding of the breadth of the sustainability agenda, and the management tools and skills that they will need when working within this area.
  • 15-20 hours
  • Assessment: 60 minutes
  • Digital badge & certificate
  • Accredited: CPD-UK & ISEP
  • ISEP 12 month membership
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Course contents

What is it?

The Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is an introductory qualification designed for individuals beginning their careers in sustainability and environmental management.

It covers core topics such as global environmental trends, sustainability principles, environmental systems and legislation, sustainable business practices, stakeholder engagement, and the use of tools like ISO 14001 for performance improvement.

The course typically spans 15-20 online hours and culminates in a one-hour, open-book multiple-choice exam.

Successful completion grants eligibility for ISEP Associate Membership (AISEP), providing a foundation for further qualifications and career progression in the environmental sector.

The course cost includes online tutor support, online course materials, ISEP assessment and membership for one year.
Meet the online tutor (email support)

Michelle Marks

Michelle is a Rio ISEP trainer based in Leeds. 

Michelle’s special interest is food waste and sustainable food, as what we eat contributes over a fifth of humanity’s carbon emissions.

She is passionate about sharing the message that we all have a role to play in being more sustainable and cumulatively, individuals’ actions add up to significant carbon savings.

Michelle has a BA in Food and Accommodation Management, qualified as a Chartered Marketer and is a Practitioner Member of ISEP.