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.
Who it for?
Learners who are starting out in environmental management, and want a solid foundation of environment and sustainability knowledge to build on.
Those who would like to gain Associate membership of IEMA.
Entry Requirements:
No prior environmental knowledge required
Key Features:
Gives learners a solid foundation in environment and sustainability with which to build their knowledge on.
Covers a wide range of environment and sustainability principles.
On completion the learner becomes eligible for Associate membership, giving them the AIEMA suffix and the benefits of IEMA membership.
Learning Hours:
40 (5 days)
Learning Outcome:
On successful completion of this course:
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
Assessment:
A 1 hour open-book online multiple-choice exam, taken at the end of the course.
For further information on our courses and pricing structure, please call one of our training advisors on 01539 437436 or use our enquiry form. Visit www.iema.net for more information.
We work with a large number of companies and recognise that organisations have very different training needs. We are committed to providing a memorable and measurable training experience. We appreciate the pressures faced by businesses. Our specialist training teams deliver specific solutions to reflect the industry within which you and your firm operates.