IEMA Exams

Multiple Choice Exam

You will be required to complete a 1-hour, open-book online multiple choice test.

The assessments run on a monthly basis, and you will be given a 28-day window of submission, typically the 1-28th of the month. You will be provided login details directly from IEMA by email, the day before your submission window begins. You can login anytime during this window to complete the test, however this must be completed in one sitting. Results are shown immediately after completion.

If you are studying in a classroom, virtual course or on-site through your company, you will be registered for the next available exam period as part of your course, and will be given your deadline date accordingly.

For online learners, you can contact our team on learningadvisor@astutis.com to register for your exam when ready.

Successful completion also entitles you to Associate Membership of IEMA (AIEMA), and your first year membership is included in the course costs.

You will also receive an IEMA certificate through the post, and this can take 6-10 weeks to arrive.

Knowledge-based Assignments

There are three knowledge-based assignments, one for each taught module. This is in the form of a written document for each of the three modules, and you will take each one as you complete the relevant module.

Assessment of Competence

You will then need to complete an Assessment of Competence based on work experience, how the knowledge gained throughout the course can be applied practically within the workplace. This is taken after all other modules have been successfully completed. This is to qualify for Practitioner Membership of IEMA (PIEMA), and you will receive details on how to join.

You will receive a certificate from IEMA upon successful completion, this can take 6-10 weeks to arrive.

You will undertake a short online multiple-choice test at the end of your course.

Upon successful completion, delegates will be issued with an IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers certificate. This can take 6-10 weeks to arrive.

You will undertake a short online multiple choice test, at the end of your course. 

An IEMA certificate is issued upon successful completion, this can take 6-10 weeks to arrive.

The assessment for IEMA Pathways to Net Zero Course consists of a 20 question multiple-choice test, taken online.

The test is completed through the IEMA assessment portal, you will be sent a link upon registration so you can access your assessment.

An IEMA-approved certificate is awarded upon successful completion.

There is no exam at the end of the course. Instead learners will be put through an end of course review to solidify and cement the knowledge presented throughout the course.

If you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on any IEMA assessment, don't worry! With the exception of the IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management, the IEMA assessments come with a second attempt if needed, at no extra charge.

If you are studying via classroom learning, virtual learning or on-site through your company, please just contact IEMAadmin@astutis.com to arrange.

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.