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ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce

The ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce course (previously IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce) provides a practical introduction to sustainability for employees without an environmental background.

This one-day awareness programme is designed to build understanding across your organisation, helping staff recognise environmental risks, responsibilities and improvement opportunities within their roles.

Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, learners gain the knowledge needed to contribute positively to environmental performance and stakeholder expectations.

 

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Duration

1 day or 10 hours online

Entry Requirements

We're committed to ensuring education is available to all. Without any prerequisites, this program is crafted for people at every stage.

Learning options:

  • On-Site Learning

Train together in a collaborative, face-to-face or virtual classroom setting with off-the-shelf or customised courses

  • Perfect balance of flexibility and cost effectiveness
  • Choose from Classroom or Virtual learning
  • Designated Account Manager
  • Exclusive corporate rates
  • Online Learning

Flexible, accesible, self-placed digital learning.

  • Complete the course around your schedule
  • Anytime access on any device
  • Test your own progress
  • Exams included

ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Explained

Developed by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) — formerly the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) — this course introduces core sustainability principles in a clear, accessible format.

It is specifically designed as a short awareness programme suitable for employees at all levels. The learning outcomes support:

  • Improved environmental awareness across teams

  • Alignment with recognised standards such as ISO 14001

  • Better sustainability practices throughout the supply chain

  • Stronger compliance understanding

The aim is to empower every employee to play a role in improving environmental performance.

Course Overview

Units

Module 1

Risks and Opportunities from Environmental Sustainability

Module 2

Environmental Legislation and Compliance Obligations

Module 3

Key Sustainability Issues

Module 4

Improving Environmental Performance

Assessments

The course concludes with a short online multiple-choice assessment.

 

Successful learners receive an ISEP digital certificate.

Course Length

  • Online Learning: Approximately 10 hours of study 3 months’ access to materials
  • On-Site Delivery: 1 day

frequently asked Questions

FAQs

There are none. This is an introductory awareness course designed for individuals with little or no prior sustainability knowledge.

Participants will require:

  • A computer, tablet or smartphone

  • An up-to-date web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari or similar)

  • JavaScript and pop-ups enabled

  • A minimum broadband speed of 1MB download

Technical and course support is typically available to assist with setup or access queries.

ISEP Sustainability Skills for the Workforce is a foundation-level awareness programme suitable for all employees.

Those seeking more advanced training may consider:

  • ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers

  • ISEP Foundation Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management

Learners typically access all course resources through a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS), including:

  • Interactive modules with video and animation content

  • Knowledge checks and activities

  • A built-in glossary of sustainability terminology

  • Additional downloadable resources

  • Technical and tutor support

Yes. Organisations can access reporting and analytics features within the LMS, allowing them to monitor:

  • Individual learner progress

  • Department performance

  • Assessment results

  • Course completion rates

  • Competency tracking

Standard report templates are often available, and customised reports can usually be configured to meet specific organisational requirements.

Whats The Best Way For My Staff To Learn?

Dependent on staff availability, location, budget and your company needs, choose from the options:

  • Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments
  • Classroom - Expert tutor-led delivery, hosted in a professional training environment across 6-sites within the UK. Alternatively Classroom training can be delivered On-Site at your premises for multiple learners.
  • Virtual - The Virtual Learning Academy is the most modern approach to delivering live-online training without the need to travel
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ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce for Your Workforce

Develop your people for a better organisation

By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the  ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce qualification you will be able to contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at a premises and on a day of your choice.

Benefits Of Staff Training At Your Organisation

Cost and time saving benefits for larger number of staff.

Your own dedicated account manager to organise all aspects of your training.

Relevant training for your staff can be tailored to company requests.

Choice and convenience of training delivery options to suit your staff

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