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The IEMA Foundation Certificate will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to contribute to environmental and sustainability management in your organisation.

This course is designed especially for those starting a career in environmental management, who want a solid foundation of environmental and sustainability expertise to build upon.

Why choose British Safety Council?

We offer high-quality tutorial support, excellent materials, exceptional support to all our students and the creation of an engaging and positive learning environment.

Unlimited expert support from our dedicated expert tutors until you pass.

All our learners will have free access to all our excellent online interactive Digital Learning Resources and Study Support Hub, with additional resources, tutor guidance and forums to talk with tutors and other students

From the very start of your studies, our expert tutors are committed to guiding you through your course, providing supportive learning and application of your knowledge in real-world scenarios, enabling you to confidently achieve your certificate.

The British Safety Council has been a trusted provider of health, safety sustainability and wellbeing education for over 65 years, with exceptional pass rates. Not only will you be joining our large cohort of students who have successfully completed their professional development with the British Safety Council, but you will also be supporting our global charitable activities in our dedication to making sure no one is injured or made ill through their work.

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IEMA Course Information

What’s the outcome?

The IEMA Foundation Certificate will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to contribute to environmental and sustainability management in your organisation. It will also boost your career prospects.

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, you automatically become an Associate member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

Course requirements

There are no entry requirements for this certificate, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

Course overview

This course covers a wide range of topics including environmental principles, legislation, management tools and discusses the role of innovation and leading practices in developing sustainable products, services and solutions.

A copy of the full syllabus can be downloaded here.

To study the IEMA Foundation Course in Environmental Management you must be a member of IEMA. The cost of this is £118 for 12 months membership (no VAT), this will be added to your basket at checkout. If you already have membership, you will still need to purchase another 12 months.

Assessment

Regardless of your chosen route of study, you will have the option to complete your assessment on line. The 1-hour open-book multiple choice examination is undertaken (at home or in the workplace) within 28 days of the end of the course.

Results and Certificates

You will receive your certificate parchment within 8 weeks of the successful completion of your online assessment.

Learning progression: What’s next?

Once completed, our students often continue their studies by completing an IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH National General, NEBOSH Construction or sometimes broadening their knowledge with our shorter courses, such as British Safety Council Risk Assessments. Please contact us to discuss your options.

How can I study?

In your workplace

We can visit your workplace and deliver the course on dates of your choice. This is an effective way of training a group of people as it saves on travel costs and allows learners to keep in touch with work. 

The five-day course can be delivered in a single week or, if you prefer, on separate days over a longer period.

The multiple-choice examination is undertaken online (at home or in the workplace) within 28 days of the end of the course.

Digital learning

We recognise that everyone is different, which is why we offer a choice of study routes.

You can complete the course online, learn through our digital learning offering.

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