IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management Overview
The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management provides a solid foundation of knowledge in the field of environmental management.
The wide range of environmental, sustainability and governance principles covered ensures that learners appreciate and understand the breadth of the sustainability agenda, and the focus on specific management tools and skills provides learners with an introduction to practical application that they will need when working within this arena. The course enables attendees to obtain an internationally recognised qualification and professional IEMA Membership.
The AIEMA course is suitable for those new to the environmental management profession. It’s the first step on the professional development track for environmental managers and demonstrates a solid foundation of knowledge in environmental management. This course is also great for people working in other professions, such as marketing or finance, to gain a basic understanding of sustainability that they might apply in their role.
Why choose Make UK to study the IEMA Foundation Certificate?
As an IEMA approved training centre, Make UK provide excellent teaching and support to students undertaking this qualification.
- Only provider of the IEMA Diploma in Sustainable Business Practice in the world
- Pass rates regularly exceed the average
- Professional tutors with industry recognised qualifications and years of ‘real-life’ experience
- 96% of students rate their tutor as Very or Extremely Knowledgeable
- 98% of students would consider booking a course with Make UK again
- All fees included
IEMA is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. A year’s IEMA membership, which commences upon enrolment, is included within Make UK’s training course fee. During the course, you will be an Associate Applicant and when you successfully complete the course you will be invited to progress your membership. As an IEMA member you’ll get access to a range of resources, event invites, and networking opportunities.
Studying with Make UK gives you access to tutors who are members of IEMA and are able to support with your professional development if you wish to pursue a career in environmental management. Don't just pass, maximise your potential!
Experience - We deliver more than 10,000 training days a year
Quality - We are a certified IEMA training centre and the only provider of the IEMA Diploma in the world
Flexibility - We offer tailored solutions and a range of delivery methods
Benefits of IEMA Foundation Certificate
For the learner
- Lead improvements in environmental performance
- Gain skills in an area of growing significance
- Gain an internationally recognised qualification which leads to IEMA Associate Membership (AIEMA)
For the business
- Attract and retain talent by supporting employees academic and career ambitions
- Improve environmental performance and demonstrate commitment to sustainability
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Delivery methods
To successfully achieve the IEMA Foundation Certificate (AIEMA), we recommend that you carefully consider which delivery method will suit your learning style best. If you would like any advice regarding this please get in touch, we’d be happy to help.
Classroom
Taught with delegates from other organisations at one of our training centres, this rich learning experience allows you to get away from the distractions of the workplace, learn from your peers and focus on your qualification.
Virtual Classroom
For those who want a classroom-based course without the travel, our virtual classrooms provide an interactive online environment for our training programmes to be delivered at your home or office.
Online
E-learning programmes that can studied at any time, from anywhere, from any device. This method provides the flexibility for you to study at your own pace and in your own learning style.
OnlinePlus +
Provides all the features and flexibility of an online course, but with the structured support of that a tutor provides via a series of scheduled webinars.
In-Company
The training course is delivered specifically for a group of people at your company - either face-to-face at a time and place to suit you, or via Virtual Classroom. We’ll tailor your course content to your business, bringing it to life.Who should attend?
This course is great for people working in other professions, such as marketing or finance, to gain a basic understanding of sustainability that they might apply in their role.
It’s perfect for those new to the environmental management profession.
Pre-requisites
There are no mandatory qualification entry requirements for this qualification; however, learners should consider that this is a professional-level qualification. IEMA recommends that learners studying the IEMA Foundation Certificate have a suitable standard of English to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.
AIEMA Course content
This course provides 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. Once completed, delegates will be able to:
- 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.
Duration
The course takes around 40 hours including taught hours and private study and background reading. It is possible for learners to complete the qualification in 5 days.
Assessment
Assessment is via a 1-hour open-book, online multiple-choice exam. The exam must be completed within 28 days of the start of the examination period, and delegates must have access to a device with a reliable internet connection. Delegates will receive login details to their registered e-mails prior to the examination period starting, and they are responsible for undertaking the exam in accordance with the IEMA regulations.
Outcome / Next Steps
Delegates will achieve the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management upon completing both units.
The qualification is accredited by IEMA and leads to Associate Membership (AIEMA). The Make UK team would be happy to provide more information regarding this if required.
Studying with Make UK gives you access to tutors who are members of IEMA and can support with your professional development if you wish to pursue a career in environmental management or sustainability.
Those seeking environmental management qualifications at a higher level may be interested in the IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management (PIEMA). See more details here.