Course description

Level: The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) benchmarks the IEMA Foundation Certificate at level 3.

The IEMA Foundation Certificate gives learners an understanding of the entire sustainability agenda. They will learn all about topics such as climate change, ecosystems, pollution and sustainability trends. And discover how business activities contribute to them on a wider scale. By the end of the course, learners will know exactly what to do to reduce the impact of your company’s activities and contribute to the sustainability of your region.

Who should attend?

This course is for anyone who is new to environment and sustainability and has a desire to acquire new knowledge and skills to begin their career.

Covering a wide range of environmental, sustainability and governance principles, this course gives learners an understanding of the breadth of the sustainability agenda, and the management tools and skills that they will need when working in this area.

Learners will also get 12 months Associate Membership of IEMA (AIEMA) when they take the IEMA Foundation certificate. Members are able to forge connections with industry influencers and get career advice, guidance, and insight into what it’s like to work at their level.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course. The IEMA Foundation Certificate is positioned as the entry point for building a career in environment and sustainability.

What is IEMA?

IEMA is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. They are committed to supporting, encouraging and improving the confidence and performance, profile and recognition of professionals.

IEMA believe that together we can change perceptions and attitudes about the relevance and vital importance of sustainability as a progressive force for good.

Full course syllabus

Once completed, a learner on this course will have gained the following learning outcomes:

Core knowledge

  • 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.

Technical knowledge

  • 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.

Knowledge of skills

  • 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.

Assessments

The IEMA Foundation Certificate is assessed with a multiple-choice online exam. There are 30 questions, each with 4 possible answers.

Click here to Download PDF

Duration

The course takes about 40 hours to complete, but this self-guided learning style means that learners can complete the course at their own pace. 6 months of access is provided.

Certification

Certificates will be made available from our delivery partner, Astutis 807, after all course activities have been completed.

 

individual-booking

Please click the button below to book this course, either for yourself, on somebody else's behalf, or for a group of learners. You will be directed to a checkout page where you can change the quantity of the places required. Once payment has been completed, you will be directed to a form where you can enter the learner details, including their full name and email address. You will then hear from our delivery partner, Astutis, within three working days with login and enrolment details.

Book online today

 

Bulk purchases

If you are interested in purchasing a large number of eLearning courses, or you would like to host these courses on your own learner management system, please contact your account manager or email etraining@sja.org.uk

Black Friday Offers

Defibsafe 2 Unlocked Cabinet and NFK200 Semi-Automatic AED Bundle

Defibsafe 2 Unlocked Cabinet and NFK200 Semi-Automatic AED Bundle

Buy now

iPAD NFK200 Semi-Automatic Defibrillator

iPAD NFK200 Semi-Automatic Defibrillator

Buy now

Defibsafe 2 Locked Cabinet and NFK200 Semi-Automatic AED Bundle

Defibsafe 2 Locked Cabinet and NFK200 Semi-Automatic AED Bundle

Buy now

Frequently asked questions

Do I need anything special to use it?

Users can access our online learning space if:

  • You are on a Windows, Chromebook, Mac or IOS
  • You view the learning in Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge
  • Your device can run video and sound over HTML5 (H.264)
  • Your IT department does not cache our sites

  • IT ensure a connection through their proxy or firewall to:
    • launch.choota.com
    • launch.jcloudcontrol.com
    • YOURSITEURL .clcmoodle.org/clcflex.com
    • maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com
    • fonts.gstatic.com
    • fonts.googleapis.com
    • ajax.aspnetcdn.com
    • *.vo.msecnd.net
    • cdnjs.cloudflare.com.

Users may not be able to our online learning space if:

  • Your IT Department heavily cache our addresses
  • Your IT department block our addresses
  • Your IT department do not whitelist our addresses
  • You view the learning on Windows XP running Internet Explorer
  • You may not have access to some materials without a soundcard/speakers/headphones
  • You have an unreliable internet connection
  • Your internet connection is less than 512kb a second
  • You view the learning in Internet Explorer 6,7,8, 9, 10 & 11
  • You use Safari 7 or below as they have known compatibility issues with Moodle 3.10.

I have paid for my course and filled out the learner details form, but I have not heard from anyone with my enrolment details – what do I do?

I am having issues completing my training and/or having trouble using the online learning platform. What do I do?

I have completed my training and have not yet received my certificate. What do I do?

What if I would like to make a large, bulk purchase and maybe pay by invoice?

Other Digital Courses

iosh_working_safely

IOSH Working Safely

This course is aimed at establishing a culture of safety within workplaces, emphasising the importance of individual and collective wellbeing.

Duration: 4-8 hrs
Price: £99

nebosh-level-6-international-diploma-for-occupational-health-and-safety-management-professionals

NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals

This advanced health and safety qualification will support your academic and career progression.

Duration: 475 hrs
Price: £1885

equality-diversity-and-inclusion

COSHH - E-Learning

This course aims to give delegates an understanding of their responsibilities when handling hazardous substances.

Duration: 0.25 hrs
Price: £32.50

nebosh

Food Safety & Hygiene – Level 2

For delegates who are required to handle food consistently, this course aims to provide an understanding of the procedures and policies that must be implemented to ensure safety & hygiene practices.

Duration: 70 hrs
Price: £32.50 (Exc. VAT)