IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

IEMA is a professional body. IEMA is recognised as the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. Through the available IEMA training courses, its ensured that people working in the industry of their choice, have the right knowledge, competencies, skills and confidence to do a professional job.

Astutis are an official IEMA approved training partner and deliver a range of Environmental and Sustainability training courses. These training courses are recognised across the globe. Achieving an IEMA qualification by completing an IEMA certified course provides the gateway to becoming an IEMA member.

Membership grades offered by IEMA include Student, Affiliate, Graduate, Associate, Practitioner, Full and Fellow.

Completing the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is the perfect gateway to the IEMA Associate membership, followed by the next step of the IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management leading to IEMA Practitioner membership.  

IEMA is a chartered body. IEMA is licensed by the Society to award CEnv and REnvP to sustainability professionals who meet the criteria. IEMA has the most CEnvs registered of any licensed body, and registers most CEnvs on an annual basis. Through their membership, Environmental practitioners and professionals can achieve full chartered membership MIEMA.

There are two routes to attaining full membership with Chartered Environmentalist status:

• If you are working in a role which is largely focused on Environmental Management or similar, the dual accreditation of may be the best route for you.
• If you work in a social or economic oriented role, you could explore your option of gaining CEnv status to decide whether it’s right for you  If you feel it’s an accreditation you don’t need then you are free to go ahead and apply for Full membership on its own.

If you are on a career path to becoming chartered, then completing IEMA training courses such as the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is a great way to start.

The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is a professional qualification that provides you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to work in the environment field. You will gain a thorough understanding of environmental management principles, as well as practical experience of how these principles are applied in real-world situations. You will also develop an appreciation for how your role fits into the wider context of business, society and the environment.

This course will give you a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills that can be used in many different areas of environmental management.

You will learn about topics including:

• Environmental Principles
• Policy and legislation
• Environmental Management Systems
• Sustainability and mega-trends

Discover more in our 'What is the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management' blog here.

The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is an entry-level course that gives students a solid foundation in environmental management.

IEMA is the oldest and most respected association of professionals working in the field of environmental management. It has been around since 1971, and it provides its members with access to all kinds of resources, including conferences, training programs, and publications.

This course will help you learn about the principles and practices of environmental management, from the basics of sustainability to more advanced topics like global warming, pollution prevention, and risk assessment. You'll also learn about pollution control strategies and how to integrate them into your organization's operations.

The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is worth doing for a number of reasons.

Firstly, it can help you get started in your career as an environmental manager. It's an industry that's growing quickly as more companies are making environmental sustainability a priority and more people are realizing the importance of protecting the environment. This certificate will give you the knowledge and skills you need to start working in the field.

Secondly, you can choose to take the certificate online, it's convenient—you can take classes at your own pace and from anywhere in the world! You can fit this coursework into your busy schedule while still building on your resume or other professional development goals.

Finally, this program provides a solid foundation of knowledge that will serve as a platform for further study. You'll leave with an understanding of all aspects of environmental management—from pollution prevention to recycling strategies and everything in between—and have access to additional resources to continue learning about these topics long after completing your courses.

Learn more in our "3 Reasons to Take the IEMA Foundation Certificate" blog

The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is an excellent way to get started in the field of environmental management. It is flexible, can be completed on a part-time basis, and it provides you with a solid foundation for your future career as an environmental manager.

The certificate will help you learn about key topics such as:

• Environmental impact assessment
• Environmental policy and legislation
• Environmental Principles

The course is designed for those who have zero experience in the field, so it's perfect for anyone who has just begun their career in this field, as well as those who are looking to expand their knowledge of environmental management.

There are no specific entry requirements for the IEMA Foundation Certificate course. However, we recommend learners have a suitable standard of English to understand potentially complex blocks of text.

The IEMA Foundation Certificate is 5 days learning when taken either in the classroom or virtually. Online learning is approx 40 hours study.

If you are studying with Astutis, you can choose to study the entire IEMA Foundation Certificate course Online. Learners can also choose to study the course in our exclusive Virtual Classroom format, which merges Online and Classroom learning together. You also have the option to study in a physical Classroom near you. We urge learners to research which format is best for them before making their decision. Astutis offers flexible learning to suit your needs.

Discover more about online learning in our "How to Study the IEMA Foundation Certificate" blog.

Yes - the online multiple choice test is included in the course costs, with a second attempt included if needed. You also have one year IEMA membership included in the course fees.

The IEMA Foundation Certificate is assessed by a one hour multiple-choice online test. There are 30 questions, and you will need to answer 21 correctly (70%) to pass.

For more information about the IEMA Foundation Certificate exam, please visit our Exam Hub.

If you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on your assessment, don't worry! The IEMA Foundation Certificate assessment comes with a second attempt if needed, at no extra charge.

If you are studying via Classroom learning, Virtual learning or In-Company, please just contact IEMAadmin@astutis.com to arrange your re-sit.

Online learners can reach our online team on learningadvisor@astutis.com and they can allow a second attempt.

Please note after a second attempt, any further re-sits will be payable

Each IEMA course is tailored to its own set of learning outcomes. IEMA courses are designed to upskill anyone with environment and sustainability responsibilities so you can achieve your personal and organisational goals.

Upskilling teams is vital to driving competitiveness, productivity, resilience and growth in your organisation against the current perfect storm of sustainability and climate threats.

Our range of courses can equip your teams with the right knowledge and skills to achieve your environment and sustainability goals.

The IEMA Foundation Certificate is a perfect gateway to the IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management course.

Learn more about the IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management in our blog here.

Astutis are an official IEMA training partner. We offer the six of the most popular IEMA courses

• IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management
• IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce
• IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers
• IEMA Leading with Environmental Sustainability
• IEMA Pathways to Net Zero

We also appreciate that our learners have different learning needs and therefore we create the courses in a variety of different methods. Choose from Online, Virtual Classroom, Distance, OnlinePlus+ and Classroom learning.

Alongside these ready-to-purchase courses, we also have a team of accredited leaning and design experts who curate customised courses for many of our corporate customers too.