ISEP Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management

Description

The ISEP Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management, previously known as the IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management, is a globally recognised qualification designed to equip aspiring environmental practitioners with the knowledge and practical skills to influence sustainability strategies across organisations. Through a structured syllabus and flexible learning formats—including virtual classroom, self-paced distance learning, and in-person sessions—this course empowers participants to drive meaningful change. Astutis's all-inclusive pricing means training, assessments, and certification are all provided—no hidden costs, just clear value backed by a pass rate consistently over 92%

Spanning approximately 120 study hours (or 15 days in a virtual/classroom setting), learners delve into three comprehensive modules:

1. Fundamentals of Sustainability, Business and Governance
2. Environmental Principles, Policy and Legislation
3. Environmental Management / Assessment Tools and Skills

Upon completion, graduates become eligible for PISEP® Practitioner membership—a status that grants access to specialised resources, mentoring, webinars, and a professional network

What you will learn

By completing this course, you will:

• Grasp the core concepts of sustainability and understand how global trends—such as climate change, resource scarcity, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals—influence organisational practices and environmental responsibility

• Navigate environmental legislation, including key principles, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder roles, and understand how compliance and policy shape sustainable business operations
• Apply environmental management tools and techniques, such as lifecycle thinking, management systems, assessment tools, and performance evaluation to promote continuous improvement and sustainability in business practices

• Interpret and leverage sustainability data, critically analyse information, assess risks, and communicate findings effectively—enabling informed decision-making and driving strategic change
• Champion sustainability culture, by identifying organisational barriers, fostering stakeholder engagement, and communicating sustainable values within diverse business contexts

In doing so, you'll develop the professional capabilities required to operate as an Environmental or Sustainability Practitioner, ready to support businesses in embedding sustainable practices and fulfilling their environmental responsibilities.