IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

Your journey to a bright and sustainable career starts here

The drive towards sustainable business has opened up a whole new world of opportunity - and the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is your way in. 

This globally recognised certificate will give you valuable insight into global environmental issues and the challenges they place on modern businesses. You'll develop the essential management skills to help your business and community become more sustainable.

At Astutis, our course prices include everything—training, the first sitting of assessments, certification, and, should you need it, a free assessment resit. We provide an all-inclusive package with no hidden costs, just real-value

When you study the IEMA Foundation Certificate with Astutis you also receive associate membership IEMA, providing post-nominal letters and networking opportunities with sustainability specialists. If you already possess a membership, you'll receive a 12 month extension to it instead.

The IEMA Foundation Certificate is for anyone looking to make an impact in an environment or sustainability role. It focuses on environmental management so it's perfect if you're responsible for:

• Collecting and collating environmental or sustainability data 
• Completing routine checks on legislative or pollution prevention measures
• Providing routine advice and information on environmental or sustainability issues
• Playing a supporting role in small scale projects and programmes

Whether you're new to an environmental or sustainability role and want a quick way of learning the ropes. Or you’re looking to develop a career in environmental sustainability, the IEMA Foundation Certificate is the perfect place to start.

Astutis offer the IEMA Foundation Certificate in the following learning methods:

Our market-leading, interactive training. Online learning is ideal for individual learners or for purchasing large groups of staff.

Tutor-led training delivered virtually, bringing the classroom experience to your home or workplace without the need to travel. Perfect for smaller groups of traditional learners.

By taking the IEMA Foundation Certificate you'll be able to:

• Help to reduce your company's carbon footprint and create a more sustainable future
• Put in place an environmental management system to improve efficiency and performance
• Keep your company compliant and offer advice on regulatory changes
• Develop a career in sustainability and enjoy new job opportunities, higher salaries, and increased job satisfaction
• Get Associate Membership of IEMA (AIEMA) and gain professional recognition for your new skills and knowledge

The IEMA Foundation Certificate gives you an understanding of the entire sustainability agenda and how business activities contribute to it on a wider scale. It's divided into 7 elements and covers:

• Element 1: Core Environmental Principles
• Element 2: Sustainability and Mega-trends
• Element 3: Policy and Legislation
• Element 4: Environmental Management Systems
• Element 5: Performance Evaluation
• Element 6: Additional Management and Assessment Tools
• Element 7: Communication and the Management of Change

Syllabus Guide

The IEMA Foundation Certificate is assessed by a 1-hour, multiple-choice online exam. There are 30 questions, each with 4 possible answers. You need to answer 21 questions (70%) to pass.  

You'll be given your results online straight after completing your exam. Provided you've passed, you'll receive your IEMA-approved certificate in the post within 12 weeks.

Yes! IEMA is an international professional membership organisation. Employers all around the world are calling out for qualified environmental and sustainability professionals. The IEMA Foundation Certificate will help you get your foot in the company door.

What's more, you don't have to travel to take the course. Our online or virtual learning courses allow you to study from the comfort of your own home or workplace - meaning you can get IEMA certified no matter where you are in the world.