ISEP Foundation Certificate in Sustainability & Environmental Management (AISEP)

This comprehensive course delivers a grounding in sustainability, environmental management principles and practical tools. It consists of 40 hours of guided learning delivered over 5 days.  

Topics include: 

• Implications of global environmental, societal and economic trends 
• Sustainable business/governance and environmental principles 
• Key environmental legislation and policy 
• Tools, techniques and systems for sustainability performance 
• Innovation for sustainable products, services and solutions 
• Data collection, analysis and evaluation methods 
• Research and planning for sustainable solutions 
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement 
• Risk and opportunity identification techniques 
• Sustainability and environmental performance improvement 

The course content is highly practical and designed to be directly applicable to workplace scenarios and can be tailored for in-company delivery.  

This course is intended for individuals who are new to environmental management and are seeking to develop a foundational understanding of sustainability principles. 

It is particularly relevant for: 

• Professionals seeking to gain Associate Membership of ISEP 
• Early-career environmental specialists 
• Individuals in operational or compliance roles with sustainability responsibilities 

No prior qualifications are required to enrol. 

English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme. While formal certification (e.g. IELTS) is not required, learners whose first language is not English should have a self-assessed proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5–6.0 or CEFR level B2.  

This level of competence will support learners in understanding course materials, contributing to discussions and completing assessments where applicable. 

On successful completion of this programme, learners will achieve the following outcomes: 

• Understand the implications of global environmental, economic and societal trends 
• Explain sustainability, governance and environmental principles and their application 
• Outline major environmental policy and legislation 
• Identify major tools, techniques, systems and practices used to improve sustainability performance 
• Understand the role of innovation in sustainable products and services 
• Collect, analyse and evaluate environmental data effectively 
• Research and develop practical sustainability solutions 
• Communicate sustainability information with impact 
• Engage stakeholders constructively 
• Use tools to identify sustainability risks and opportunities 
• Recommend performance improvement actions 
• Support organisational transformation toward sustainability

This foundation enables learners to apply environmental and sustainability knowledge in real-world organisational contexts, contributing to improved performance, informed decision-making and long-term strategic change. 

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• 1-hour open-book, multiple-choice exam 
• Completed online 
• Dates set by ISEP 
• Learners must achieve 70% to pass the course 

Our training is interactive, learner-centred and built around real-world challenges. Training is engaging, collaborative and practical. 

Our learner support includes: 

• Pre-training consultation for In-Company courses to customise delivery 
• Access to comprehensive course material that is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the latest industry standards and guidance 
• Flexible delivery options to suit different needs: 
• onsite and live virtual training for your team 
• scheduled virtual public courses for individuals to join independently 
• Real-time support from expert tutors throughout 

Limited class sizes (typically 12) to support personalised learning and individual support 

• This course is certified by ISEP, the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals. 
• Successful completion of the foundation certificate qualifies learners for Associate Membership (AISEP), offering professional recognition and providing access to member benefits including networking opportunities, exclusive events and member publications. 
• This course is an entry point for further progression to the ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management leading to Practitioner Membership. 

More information: ISEP - The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals 

Learners who complete this course may progress to advanced programmes in environmental management: 

• ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management 
• Sustainability Skills Development Courses 
• ISO 14001 Internal/Lead Auditor Training