The sustainability agenda is becoming a cornerstone of good business and organisational practice. Consumers are increasingly expecting goods, services and solutions to be developed with sustainability and the needs of the planet in mind. As well as meeting consumer demand, businesses will also need to adapt to legislative and regulatory changes, finding new ways to work and deliver on their core business objectives.
The sustainability agenda presents organisations with a range of challenges that require a radical readjustment in how they think, plan and operate, but it is also opening up new opportunities.
At this moment of profound change, businesses will require practitioners skilled in sustainability and environmental practices to fill key roles across their organisations.
Managing this change and shaping the sustainability agenda requires a complex skill set. Environmental and sustainability professionals will need to understand global trends and what they mean for society, the economy and organisations. They will also need to understand sustainable business and governance principles and the implications these have on what businesses deliver for their customers.
By collecting and analysing data, they will know what techniques, tools and systems can be used to improve their organisation’s sustainability performance. They will support transformation, champion change, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and provide the leadership and initiative to shape sustainable products, services and solutions.
How can people within an organisation be equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to meet these challenges and develop new opportunities in a sustainable future?
At the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), we are leading the change to a sustainable future.
We are a global professional body covering over 21,000 individuals and 300 organisations that are working in, studying or interested in the environment and sustainability.
We take the lead in ensuring that professionals working in environmental and sustainability roles have the skills and knowledge they need to drive sustainable change and develop solutions.
Our courses and corporate programmes have been developed to meet the needs of individuals and organisations as they seek to rise to the complex challenges of moving toward a more sustainable future.
Our Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management has been developed by experts and leading practitioners in the field to equip new entrants and career changers with the skills they need to succeed.
Covering a wide range of environmental, sustainability and governance principles, this course will give learners an understanding of the breadth of the sustainability agenda, plus the management tools and skills needed when working within this area.
If you are such a new entrant / career changer, the course will give you a foundation of environmental and sustainability knowledge to build on as your professional career develops.
By completing the course successfully, you will be entitled to IEMA Associate Membership.
Why not take the first step toward an exciting new career as a sustainability professional?
The Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
If you have already begun your career and are looking to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your skill base, then our Certificate in Environmental Management is the logical choice. It has been developed by key practitioners in the field to ensure that the next generation of sustainability leaders has the skill set and understanding required to drive change.
As a participant, you will deepen your knowledge of current challenges and regulatory requirements, and you will learn how to analyse data, develop new solutions and deliver real change within organisations.
By completing the course, you will be able to progress to IEMA Full Membership.
Find out how to deepen your knowledge, strengthen your skill set and advance your career:
IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management
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