IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce
A Practical Course for Future Sustainability Leader
📍 Location: Leaside Classroom, London OR other premise (TBD)
🕒 Duration: 7 Hours (One Full Day or Two Half-Days)
📅 Dates: To be confirmed for 2025 (May and July 2025)
🎓 Certification: IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Certificate
💼 For Professionals & Students: No prior knowledge needed, but an interest in green careers and the willingness to commit to complete the course and take the final exam are required.
🌱 About the Course
The IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Course is a one-day intensive program designed to equip students and professionals with essential sustainability knowledge and practical skills.
Delivered in collaboration with Watts Sustainability, this engaging course will help learners understand and address critical environmental challenges, such as climate action, biodiversity protection, waste management, and sustainable business practices.
Upon successful completion, participants will earn the IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the workforce Certificate – a credential highly valued by employers in the UK's growing green economy.
🛠 Interactive Learning Approach:
✔ Case studies 📖 | ✔ Group discussions 🗣 | ✔ Hands-on problem-solving activities ✍ | ✔ Practical sustainability tools 🛠
🔎 What you'll learn
The course is structured into key sustainability themes to help learners become change-makers in their workplaces and communities:
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🌍 Climate action
Understanding climate change: causes, risks, and solutions
Carbon footprints: how to measure and reduce emissions
Net Zero targets and the UK’s climate strategy
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🦋 Protecting biodiversity
Why biodiversity matters for the environment and the economy
The impact of human activity on ecosystems
Actions businesses and individuals can take to preserve nature
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♻ Waste
Waste hierarchy and management
Reducing waste in workplaces and daily life
Strategies for pollution control and sustainable consumption
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🏢 Green organisations, main legislation & compliance
Circular economy
Sustainability policies for businesses
Environmental laws and regulations (UK & international)
Understanding the importance of ISO 14001 and compliance
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⚡ Tools for sustainable change
Making informed decisions on sustainability
Green careers: opportunities in the UK's evolving green economy
Using sustainability frameworks in real-world business context
💡 Why take this course?
🎓 Gain a Recognised Certificate: The IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the workforce Certificate is respected by employers across various industries.
💼 Boost Career Prospects: With green jobs on the rise, this course provides a competitive edge in the job market.
🌱 Make a Positive Impact: Learn how to drive sustainable changes in your school, workplace, and community.
🎓 Who should enroll?
This course is suitable for:
✔ Students (KS5 – Year 10 to 13) exploring careers in sustainability, business, and environmental management.
✔ School staff, teachers, educators & community leaders aiming to promote sustainability education.
💬 What Past Participants Say
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A Level Student
Peter was amazing
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A Level Teacher
Peter and the team were great and the pupils have taken home a lot to think about. It was great that our pupils could hear about sustainability from someone else apart from me for once!
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A Level Student
Peter is the GOAT
🚀 How to Enroll
Places are limited to 20 per course.
Click "Register Now" to fill out the enrolment form.
This is a fully funded course supported and delivered by ecoACTIVE & Watts Sustainability
🎖 Certification & Assessment
Assessment Format: 20-question multiple-choice online test
Passing Score: 70% (14 out of 20)
Exam Duration: 30 minutes (complete at your convenience)
Certification: IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills Certificate
🏆 This certification is an excellent first step for those looking to gain further sustainability qualifications and enter the growing green job market!
📅 Course Schedule & Format
🕒 Duration:
One Full Day (7 hours) – Intensive, immersive learning experience OR
Two Half-Days (3.5 hours each) – Flexible for busy schedules
📍 Location:
Leaside Classroom, London (In-person learning with expert instructors) OR other premise (TBD)
📅 Course Dates:
2025 dates to be confirmed – Register your interest to receive updates!
🌿 About IEMA
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) is the UK's leading professional body for sustainability and environmental management. With over 15,000 members worldwide, IEMA supports individuals and organisations in building practical skills for a greener future.
As an IEMA-certified course, this training ensures that learners receive high-quality, industry-recognised education in sustainability.
👉 More about IEMA: www.iema.net