ISEP Foundation Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management

If you are new to the sector or developing organisational strategy, it provides a practical introduction to key environmental challenges, relevant legislation, and effective solutions. Throughout the course, you will develop the knowledge and tools required to contribute to net zero targets, strengthen procurement processes, and evaluate future risks.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded Associate Membership of ISEP.

What will be covered?

• Why we need to be sustainable
• Environmental principles
• Principles of sustainable organisations
• Pollution and pollution control
• Introduction to policy and legislation
• Key environmental legislation
• Environmental tools and assessment
• Data and reporting
• Environmental management systems
• Environmental auditing
• Improving sustainability performance

This course will cost £650.00 per person

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

When does this course start?

21/10/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course will be delivered over 5 weeks, 1 day per week at our Wisbech campus, 9am to 4pm each day

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

ISEP Foundation Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded Associate Membership of ISEP.

This course costs £650.00 per person

How is my course assessed?

At the end of the five days, you will take a one hour, open-book, online multiple-choice exam.

On passing your exam, you will receive a certificate to recognise your achievement, and you will be sent details of how to join ISEP as an Associate Member, earning your AISEP professional suffix and all other benefits that come as being a member of a professional body