ISEP CertifiedFormerly IEMALevel 2 RQF
Environmental Sustainability Skills
A one-day certified course that gives every employee — in any role, in any sector — a working understanding of environmental risk, compliance obligations and the practical actions they can take at work.
Course at a glance
- Study method Online
- Guided learning 7 hours
- Duration 1 day
- Assessment 20 questions
- Pass mark 70%
- Entry requirements None
Sustainability isn't one department's job
This course is built for people working in any job role across all sectors, so that environmental sustainability is embedded into every part of a company — not bolted on at the top.
- Suitable for all job roles and all sectors
- No formal entry requirements
- Benchmarked against Level 2 RQF descriptors
Certified by ISEP
The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), formerly IEMA, is the global membership body for anyone wanting sustainable change that delivers across government, business and society. By harnessing the collective expertise of its global membership, ISEP sets the standard in sustainable leadership, knowledge, skills and practice.
What you'll be able to do
Environmental and economic risks
Knowledge and understanding of the main environmental and economic risks and opportunities facing organisations.
Compliance and business drivers
Knowledge and understanding of compliance obligations and the business drivers for change.
Impacts on environment and sustainability
Knowledge and understanding of the main potential impacts on the environment and on sustainability.
Improving environmental performance
Knowledge and understanding of how to improve environmental performance within an organisation.
What the day covers
Assessment criteria and prescribed content for each learning outcome.
Environmental and economic risks and opportunities
Define environmental sustainability · Identify the causes of key environmental issues · Identify how organisations impact the environment · Identify how the environment impacts organisations · Identify the benefits of good environmental performance.
Compliance obligations and business drivers for change
Identify environmental regulators · Define enforcement methods · Identify key statutory compliance requirements · Identify the key elements of international environmental agreements.
Potential impacts on environment and sustainability
Define pollution · Identify key terms used in relation to pollution · Describe ways to prevent pollution · Describe potential consequences of causing pollution · State the purpose of environmental legislation · Identify the core principles and benefits of environmental management systems.
Improving environmental performance
Identify the practical actions employees can undertake to support environmental sustainability · Describe the environmental management structure within organisations.
Assessment
The test is completed online through the ISEP assessment portal. Candidates are sent a link to the assessment upon registration.
Materials & certification
A full range of training materials is available, including structured learner workbooks, a trainer manual and an online assessment produced by ISEP.
This is an ISEP Certified course. Certificates are issued by ISEP to learners who successfully complete it, with dual branding available as an option.
Where you can go next
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Bundle this course with Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers and save 70%. Talk to our training team about individual places or group bookings for your organisation.