IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

NOTICE: IEMA have rebranded to the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP). Please click here to view the updated course information.

The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management provides a solid foundation of environment and sustainability knowledge to build on, and covers a wide range of environment and sustainability principles.

It is aimed at staff who have recently become involved in environmental management and teaches you how to effectively manage environmental impacts and reduce risk, improve resource efficiency and increase the positive impact on society and the environment.

Benefits of achieving the IEMA Foundation Certificate:

  • Boost your career prospects
  • Contribute fully to the environmental sustainability of your organisation
  • Entitled to Associate membership of IEMA (AIEMA)

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RRC offer you a premium service as a leading Environmental training provider:

  • Over 90 years of experience in training & education
  • Over 30 years of experience in delivering Environmental training
  • Wide range of learning methods to suit the needs of every learner
  • Above average exam pass rates
  • Teaching and support from a team of 50 expert tutors
  • Dedicated in-house support teams to help you throughout your studies
  • Eligible for TOTUM Pro membership
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RRC offer our accredited IEMA Foundation Certificate course in a range of learning methods to suit every learner:

  • Online: Flexible, self paced study, around 40 hours of study - available 24/7 worldwide
  • Live Online: Real time interactive virtual workshops, 5 Days - join from anywhere in the world
  • Classroom: Tutor led in person 5 day course
  • In-Company Training: Delivered in a time and place that suits your organisation
  • Course Details

    Hours of Study: 40 + Assessment | Tuition Period: 12 months

  • Course Content

    The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course covers:

    • Implications of global trends for the environment, society, the economy and for organisations
    • Sustainable business/governance principles
    • Environmental Principles
    • Major policy and legislation
    • Major tools, techniques, systems and practices to improve sustainability performance
    • The role of innovation in developing sustainable products, services and solutions
    • Data collection, analysis and evaluation
    • Research and planning for sustainable solutions
    • Effective communications and feedback
    • Stakeholder engagement
    • Tools and techniques to identify opportunities and risks
    • Environmental and sustainability performance improvement
  • Assessment

    The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is assessed by a 1-hour multiple choice exam, which is completed online.

  • Payment Plans

    Course fees can be paid in up to a maximum of four monthly instalments. For UK customers instalments can be paid over 10 months. Click here for more information.

  • Entry Requirements
    There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
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An Introduction to Environmental Management

This RRC Introduction provides a concise overview of the most important aspects of environmental management.

Summary of contents:

  • The Scope and Nature of Environmental Management
  • Reasons for Maintaining and Promoting Environmental Management
  • Environmental Management Systems
  • Environmental Policies
  • Emissions to Air
  • The Use and Abstraction of Water
  • Water Pollution
  • Energy Use and Sustainability
  • Control of Waste
  • Environmental Impact (Risk) Assessments
  • Dealing with Emergencies
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RRC is a fully approved IEMA Learning Partner and can help you cost-effectively train your staff.

  • In-Company Classroom, Live Online or Blended courses: effective and cost & time efficient. Available Worldwide.
  • Training Contracts: send your staff to our open Classroom, Live Online or Blended courses at discounted rates
  • Online: ideal for training teams across multiple sites, with discounts on standard fees for bulk licences
  • Bespoke: courses can be tailored to meet your specific sector and/or translated into any language
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One of the most enjoyable courses I have completed, the trainer was excellent!

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Very good experience. Nice, effective course which really helped me to learn more about the environmental issues. Very nice, knowledgeable tutor. Fabulous 5 days!! Thank you.

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