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ISEP Foundation Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management

The entry-level professional qualification in environment and sustainability, leading to Associate membership of ISEP.

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£595.00

Prices vary by study option.

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  • AccreditedRecognised qualifications from leading awarding bodies
  • Expert tutorsTaught by experienced health and safety professionals
  • FlexibleOnline, virtual, classroom or on your site
  • Adept supportOne point of contact from enquiry to certificate
The qualification

Your first step into sustainability.

The ISEP Foundation Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management gives you a broad, practical understanding of the environmental and sustainability issues facing organisations today, and the skills to help your own organisation improve.

It needs no previous knowledge, and passing it leads to Associate membership of ISEP, the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (formerly IEMA).

Study options

Four ways to learn.

Same qualification, same exam, whichever you choose. Enquire about the option that suits you and we will confirm dates, availability and price.

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Online

Self-paced learning you fit around work.

  • Start when you are ready
  • Access on any device
  • Check your progress as you go
  • Tutor support when you need it

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Classroom

Face-to-face learning at a training venue.

  • Focused time away from the job
  • Group discussion
  • Printed course notes
  • Direct access to your tutor

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On-site

Delivered for your team at your premises.

  • Train a team together
  • Examples from your operations
  • Dates to suit your business
  • Group rates available

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The detail

The certificate explained.

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More and more roles now carry environmental responsibility, from operations and facilities to procurement and finance. This certificate gives people in those roles the knowledge to contribute with confidence.

The course covers global environmental and sustainability trends, sustainable business and governance, environmental principles and legislation, and the tools organisations use to improve performance. It also develops practical skills such as data analysis, stakeholder engagement and supporting change.

Everything you need to know

What you will learn
  1. Global trends and sustainable business
  2. Environmental principles, policy and legislation
  3. Tools and systems to improve performance
  4. Data, communication and stakeholder engagement
  5. Identifying risks, opportunities and improvements
Exam overview
  • A one-hour, open-book online exam of 30 multiple-choice questions.
  • The pass mark is 70%.
  • Passing upgrades you to Associate membership of ISEP.
Who should take this course
  • People starting out in environment or sustainability
  • Health and safety, facilities and operations staff with environmental duties
  • Procurement, HR, marketing and finance staff
  • Graduates and career changers
FAQs

What comes next?

The ISEP Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management is the next step, leading to Practitioner membership.

Who delivers the course?

The course is delivered by an ISEP-approved training provider and the qualification is awarded by ISEP. Adept handles your enquiry and stays your point of contact throughout.

Workplace training

Train your whole team.

Building environmental knowledge across your team supports your sustainability commitments and ISO 14001 system. We can arrange group courses online or at your premises.

Lower costGroup rates and less time away from work.
One contactWe organise every part of the training.
RelevantExamples from your operations.
FlexibleOnline, virtual or on-site delivery.
Why book with Adept

More than a booking.

Adept is run by a practising health, safety and CDM consultant. When you book through us, you get advice from someone who uses this knowledge on real sites every week.

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The right course

Honest advice on which qualification and study option suit your role, so you invest in the course you actually need.

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Practical insight

Guidance from a consultant who applies health and safety law and CDM on live projects, not just in the classroom.

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One point of contact

We handle your enquiry and booking and stay on hand with support until you have your certificate.