IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management in the United States of America

Develop your Skills in Environmental Management

The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is an internationally recognised qualification that will provide you with a basic understanding of environmental issues and the impacts of organisations on the environment. It is suitable for staff in companies in all sectors across the USA.

Course Overview:

The IEMA Foundation course covers the global and local environmental issues and provides a practical approach to enable organisations to improve their environmental performance and reduce their impacts. The course is divided into 7 elements nd 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

Assessment and certification

The Foundation Certificate is a 5 day course which is assessed through a 1 hour online multiple choice test hosted by IEMA.  You should receive your results within 6 to 8 weeks of completing the online exam.

Who is the IEMA Foundation Certificate for?

The IEMA Foundation Certificate aims to raise the competence of those who have recently become involved in environmental management or for whom environmental management is a part of a wide range of responsibilities. It will develop your knowledge and skills further and improve your career opportunities.

What will I gain by achieving the IEMA Foundation Certificate?

Delegates who successfully complete the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management will be eligible for 1 year's Affiliate Membership of the Institute of Environmental Management (IEMA).