ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills For Managers in Cape Town

ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training Course Outline

Module 1: Environmental and Economic Risks and Opportunities

• Define Environmental Sustainability
• Identify the Causes of Key Environmental Issues
• Identify How Organisations Impact the Environment
• Identify How the Environment Impacts Organisations
• Identify the Benefits of Good Environmental Performance

Module 2: Compliance Obligations and Business Drivers for Change

• Identify Environmental Regulators
• Define Enforcement Methods
• Identify Key Statutory Compliance Requirements
• Identify the Key Elements of International Environmental Agreements

Module 3: Main Potential Impacts on Environment and Sustainability

• Define Pollution
• Identify Key Terms Used in Relation to Pollution
• Describe Ways to Prevent Pollution in Organisations
• Describe Potential Consequences if Organisations Cause Pollution of the Environment
• State the Purpose of Environmental Legislation
• Identify the Core Principles and Benefits of Environmental Management Systems

Module 4: Improve Environmental Performance

• Identify the Practical Actions Employees Can Undertake to Support Environmental Sustainability
• Describe the Environmental Management Structure within Organisations

Module 5: Drivers for Change and Barriers

• Identify the Practical Actions Employees Can Undertake to Support Environmental Sustainability
• Describe the Environmental Management Structure within Organisations
• Analyse How Environmental Sustainability Can Impact Organisational Growth

Module 6: Baselines Data to Monitor and Improve Performance

• Analyse Environmental Performance
• Identify Improvements to Drive Performance

Module 7: Environmental Sustainability Across the Value Chain

• Explain the Relationship between Environmental Sustainability and Value Creation
• Evaluate Environmental Sustainability in Different Areas of the Value Chain
• Describe the Implications of Environmental Sustainability in Different Areas of the Value Chain

Module 8: Implementing Resource Efficiency

• Define Key Terms of Resource Efficiency
• Explain the Impact of Resource Consumption
• Evaluate Methods for Optimising Resource Efficiency within Organisations
• Identify the Benefits of Resource Efficiency

Module 9: Improve Environmental Performance

• Identify Effective Communication Channels
• Evaluate Change Management Principles
• Evaluate Effective Engagement Strategies through Environmental Management Systems

ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Assessment Information

The ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers assessment evaluates delegates’ understanding of the environmental sustainability principles, responsibilities, and improvement approaches covered during the training. The assessment details are as given below:

• Assessment Type: Online Multiple-Choice Test
• Total Questions: 20
• Pass Mark: 70%, or 14/20 marks
• Delivery: Completed through the ISEP assessment portal
• Assessment Access: Delegates receive a link to the assessment after registration

Who Should Attend this ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training?

This course is suitable for professionals responsible for supporting environmental performance, compliance, resource efficiency, and sustainability initiatives within their organisations. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Environmental Managers
• Sustainability Managers
• Operations Managers
• Facilities Managers
• Compliance Managers
• Health and Safety Managers
• Department Managers

Prerequisites for the ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this course. However, a basic understanding of organisational operations, environmental responsibilities, or sustainability concepts would be beneficial for delegates.

ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training Overview

ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training develops a practical understanding of environmental sustainability within organisations. It covers environmental risks and opportunities, pollution prevention, Environmental Management Systems, value chains, and performance improvement.

Delegates will develop skills in analysing environmental performance, identifying improvement opportunities, evaluating resource use, and supporting sustainability initiatives. They will also strengthen their understanding of organisational responsibilities, and engagement.

This 2-Day course by The Knowledge Academy helps delegates apply environmental sustainability principles across organisational activities. They will be better equipped to support compliance, strengthen environmental performance, and contribute to effective environmental management.

ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training Course Objectives

• To understand environmental sustainability risks, opportunities, and organisational impacts
• To identify environmental compliance obligations, regulators, and key legal requirements
• To evaluate pollution risks and understand the role of Environmental Management Systems
• To analyse environmental performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• To assess resource efficiency and sustainability across organisational value chains
• To apply communication, engagement, and change management principles effectively

Learning Outcomes of this ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training

Upon completing this course, delegates will be able to assess environmental risks, support compliance, analyse performance data, and identify resource efficiency improvements. They will also strengthen their ability to evaluate sustainability across value chains and support environmental change through effective communication and engagement.

What’s included in this ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Training?

• ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• ISEP/IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers Certificate