ISEP Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management Level 5

Training provider:
Astutis

Duration:
15 days

Awarding body:
ISEP

Delivery:
Tutor-led online

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Overview

Formerly the IEMA Level 5 Certificate in Environmental Management. This accredited Level 5 course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in sustainability and environmental management, aligned with international standards and professional best practice. It is aimed at those working in or aspiring to specialist roles in sustainability or environmental management, and is ideal for professionals who want to lead positive change in their organisation. Completion leads to Practitioner Membership of ISEP (PISEP).

What will I learn?

The science of environmental sustainability principles
Environmental legislation and policy frameworks
Assessing and managing environmental aspects and impacts
Tools and techniques for environmental performance evaluation
Sustainable resource use, waste management, and pollution control
Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Managing environmental management systems (EMS) including ISO 14001
Stakeholder engagement, reporting, and governance

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

Aged 19+
Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts),
Self-employed,
Full-time carer,
Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but learners should ideally have completed the ISEP Foundation Certificate or have some prior knowledge of environmental and sustainability topics. A good standard of English and analytical thinking is recommended.

Assessment

The course is assessed through 3 written assignments, submitted online. These test your ability to apply course knowledge to real-world scenarios and demonstrate professional-level insight.

Career progression

Successful learners can:

Gain Practitioner Membership of ISEP (PISEP)
Progress towards Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status
Advance into senior sustainability or environmental management roles
Support ISO 14001 implementation and corporate sustainability strategy
Progress onto ISEP/University-accredited postgraduate qualifications

Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.