IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (AIEMA) - E-Learning Extra

IEMA’s Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course gives you a foundation of environmental knowledge and is the perfect way to show that you have the knowledge and skills to begin your career in sustainability. This course leads directly to IEMA Associate Membership.

By studying this course via eLearning Extra you get all the flexibility of eLearning, but with the structured support from a tutor via a live webinar. The webinar will take place virtually and is designed so that you can ask questions, share ideas and best practice, and participate in live discussions.

Webinar attendance significantly supports learners in preparing for open book examinations. Students who study via eLearning Extra typically complete courses quicker and with better first-time results.

There are 2-hour live webinars held quarterly for IEMA’s Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course. You can register for sessions at your convenience – most learners attend one. All previous webinars are recorded so you can watch these on-demand.

The cost includes all required learner resources, registration, and exam fees. Additionally, included within the training course fee is a year's IEMA membership, which will commence upon enrolment.

You can register up to 10 people for e-learning when you book online. If you have more than 10 delegates to register, please contact us.

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Course content

• The implications of global trends for the environment, for society, for the economy and for organisations
• Sustainable business/governance principles and their relationship with organisations, products and services
• Environmental principles and their relationship with organisations, products and services
• Major environmental policies and legislation and their implications for organisations, products and services
• Tools, techniques, systems and practices used to improve sustainability performance
• 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

Pre-requisites

There are no formal entry requirements for candidates seeking AIEMA status, although IEMA recommends that candidates have completed the Institute's foundation course in environment management or have an equivalent level of knowledge or experience. (6 months experience within a Sustainability or Environmental role) 

Assessment

Assessment is via a 1 hour open-book online multiple-choice exam.

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By completing this course, delegates will:

• Cover all of the knowledge required for IEMA Associate Membership (AIEMA)
• Build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in environmental management
• Meet the academic requirements to study the IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management to progress to become an IEMA Practitioner (PIEMA)