Sustainability and environmental management in an organisation – Level 6 (IRL) Unit Certificate – ABSD Awards (Self-Paced)
Sustainability is no longer simply a topic for environmental specialists. It is becoming increasingly important to organisations of all types, with growing expectations around environmental performance, responsible resource use, climate impact and sustainable business practices.
This course provides an opportunity to develop a practical understanding of sustainability and environmental management and to explore how these principles can be applied within an organisation.
Important – this is NOT a tutor-delivered course. Instead you are given online access to the course materials to go through at your own pace in your own time.
Why study Sustainability & Environmental Management?
Whether you are already involved in sustainability or environmental issues, or simply want to develop your knowledge in an area that is becoming increasingly important to employers, this course can help you build a valuable foundation.
It can be particularly useful if you:
- Are responsible for, or interested in, sustainability or environmental issues within an organisation.
- Want to understand how environmental management can support organisational performance.
- Are looking to develop your career in sustainability, environmental management or a related field.
- Want to add sustainability knowledge to your existing professional skills.
- Are interested in how organisations can reduce environmental impacts and use resources more responsibly.
- Want to gain a recognised qualification as part of your professional development.
What will you learn?
The course explores the key principles of sustainability and environmental management and how they can be applied in an organisational setting.
You will develop an understanding of important areas such as:
- The meaning and importance of sustainability.
- The role of environmental management within organisations.
- Environmental impacts and how they can be identified and managed.
- Sustainable approaches to the use of resources.
- The relationship between organisational activities and environmental performance.
- The importance of environmental policies, objectives and management systems.
- Practical approaches to improving sustainability within an organisation.
The emphasis is on giving you knowledge that you can take back into the workplace and apply, rather than simply learning theory.
A valuable addition to your professional skills
Sustainability affects virtually every sector — from construction and engineering to manufacturing, property, facilities, business services and public organisations.
Developing your understanding now can help you contribute more effectively to your organisation’s sustainability objectives and prepare you for the increasing importance of environmental management in the workplace.
Gain a recognised qualification
On successful completion of the course, participants receive the relevant ABSD Awards Level 6 (IRL) Unit Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management.
Participants need to complete a structured written assignment related to the practice in sustainability and environmental management in their organisation.
Sample assignments are available for guidance and tutorial support is also provided.
Investment in your professional development
The course fees include:
- Online access to course materials through our Online Support System (OSS)
- Registration and certification with ABSD Awards for the Level 6 (IRL) Unit Certificate
We also offer special reduced rates for groups of three or more people from the same organisation attending together. Please contact us for details.
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