The ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is a 5-day, globally recognised qualification for anyone starting out in an environment- or sustainability-focused role.
You’ll cover a wide range of environmental, sustainability and governance principles while exploring environmental management tools and skills that you can apply immediately in your organisation.
On successful completion of the course, you’ll receive the ISEP Foundation Certificate and gain ISEP Associate Membership (AISEP) status.
The course is designed to be highly interactive, featuring practical activities and in-depth discussions. On the course, you will receive:
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The ISEP Foundation Certificate in Sustainability & Environmental Management is perfect for those beginning a career in environmental or sustainability-focused roles.
You don’t need prior skills or knowledge to take the course. In fact, the course is perfect for people working in non-environmental and sustainability professions, such as health and safety, marketing or sales.
With sustainability becoming increasingly pressing for organisations, the foundation course is a great choice for your career prospects.
There are no entry requirements for the Foundation Certificate.
You can take this course without having any experience or knowledge in environmental management or sustainability.
Over the five days on the ISEP Foundation Certificate, you will be armed with all the necessary environmental and sustainability knowledge.
The comprehensive course syllabus covers the following content:
At TSW, we think it’s important that you know exactly what you’ll get from taking a course with us. On successful completion, you’ll receive:
By completing the ISEP Foundation Certificate, you will know how to:
The ISEP Foundation Certificate is assessed via a one-hour, multiple-choice online examination.
It’s an open-book exam, which means you can access your course notes during the exam.
You will be given a 28-day window for submitting the assessments, typically the 1st to 28th of every month.
ISEP will provide login details, and you can log in anytime during this window to take the test. Once you start the test, it must be done in one sitting.
Your exam result is displayed immediately following completion, so there is no need to wait to find out if you have been successful.
TSW’s team is always on hand to help you with any worries you might have beforehand. We do everything we can to support you in the run-up to the exam.
“Having done the ISEP Foundation myself, I know that the exam can feel pretty stressful. Rest assured that your course tutor will give you everything you need to prepare properly for the online test, including a wide range of practice questions…
It’s an open book exam, so you can find all the answers you need in ISEP’s indexed course notes” – Matthew Channell, Director at TSW Training
This course is available on our open programme, with a calendar of virtual and classroom events. You can book a place for yourself, for an employee or for a group of staff.
This course can be delivered exclusively for your organisation, in any location or virtually through Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
At TSW we pride ourselves on the expertise and quality of our trainers and consultants. Each is chosen for their working experience and hard-earned knowledge. Here are just some of our trainers for this course:
At TSW, we recognise that each organisation has unique needs. That’s why our in-house training programmes aim to address your specific challenges and objectives. To do that we ensure that the training content is directly relevant to your team’s roles and responsibilities, making the learning experience more impactful and immediately applicable.
At TSW, we recognise that each organisation has unique needs. Our bespoke in-house training programmes are designed to address your specific challenges and objectives. This ensures that the training content is directly relevant to your team’s roles and responsibilities, making the learning experience more impactful and immediately applicable.
Training several employees via public courses can be both costly and logistically difficult. With TSW’s in-house training, you save on travel and accommodation expenses, and the overall cost per delegate is significantly lowered. This makes in-house training a cost-effective solution, particularly for larger groups.
TSW’s in-house training sessions are arranged to fit your schedule, minimising operational disruptions. Whether you prefer weekdays, weekends, or evening sessions, we can accommodate your needs. Conducting training at your premises ensures your team remains in a familiar environment, enhancing the learning experience and reducing downtime.
In-house training at TSW brings your team together, fostering better communication and collaboration. Employees can share experiences and build stronger working relationships. This not only boosts morale but also promotes a unified approach to problem-solving within your organisation.
Public training sessions can pose risks when discussing company-specific issues. TSW’s in-house training guarantees confidentiality, allowing your team to freely address and resolve internal challenges. This level of discretion is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and operational integrity.
By delivering training in the workplace, TSW ensures that employees can immediately apply what they’ve learned. This immediate integration of new skills helps in retaining knowledge and enhances overall productivity.
In this section, you will find all of the questions we are frequently asked about this course. Still can’t find the information you are looking for? Send us an enquiry and we’ll get back to you.
For an individual to attend the ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course on our public course programme costs £995 +VAT
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This is when you are purchasing the ISEP Foundation on behalf of your organisation and wish to have it delivered exclusively to your employees.
The cost for in-house delivery varies depending on exact numbers and the mode of delivery (i.e. Virtual learning versus classroom delivery).
For a no-obligation discussion and quote, please enquire here.
You can find practice exam questions for the ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management from several sources:
If you fail the Foundation Certificate exam on your first sitting, don’t worry.
Every learner can re-sit the examination by re-registering either directly through IEMA or through their IEMA Training Centre and sitting the examination during the next available exam window.
There is no limit to the number of examination re-sits a candidate can take; the first re-sit can be taken free of charge, but thereafter re-sit fees apply.
The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is not a regulated qualification. Therefore it does not have an official level.
The qualification provides an introduction to environmental sustainability and management and is suitable for individuals who want to understand environmental issues and their impacts on businesses, organisations, and society.
As an equivalent to similar qualifications, the Foundation is estimated to be equivalent to a level 3.
…you can become an Associate Member of ISEP by registering for the Associate exam direct with ISEP.
The exam, which is available monthly, consists of an online multiple-choice test that lasts one hour. You will have the option to select either the environment or sustainability version of the exam.
…you are eligible to fast-track your associate application. When you apply, select that you are eligible for the fast-track. When you do this, you will be asked to provide a valid copy of your course certificate.
You must complete the ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course – Book your place now.
The fee to become an Associate Member is £245.50, which includes an application fee and your year 1 membership fee.
If you take the Foundation course with TSW, these first-year fees are all included in the price.
There is a £154.50 annual renewal fee, payable to IEMA.
To renew your AIEMA membership, you must log in to the MyIEMA portal, where you can find and pay your invoice.
No, your certificate will not expire. Once you have taken the course and gained your certificate you won’t need to re-take the course or participate in a refresher course.
