The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) provides support and guidance to anyone looking to create a more sustainable organisation. The ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management is a self-paced online course that you can complete in your own time, giving you a solid understanding of legislation and principles around environmental issues, along with the practical tools and techniques you need to improve sustainability practices within your role and across your organisation.

Anyone wishing to take this course will need to allow 35-40 hours, around 5 working days, to complete it, and delegates must finish their training, including the exam, within 6 months of the commencement date. Those wanting a more workforce-wide, less management-focused introduction to sustainability may prefer the IEMA Sustainability Skills for the Workforce Online Course instead, while managers looking to build on this foundation should consider the IEMA Sustainability Skills for Managers Online Course once this qualification is complete.

Results are usually received within 2 weeks, and certification takes up to 4 weeks.