Gain the vital skills and knowledge needed to make more informed decisions about environmental and sustainability initiatives by attending this IMEA Foundation Certificate course in environmental management. This highly interactive, 5 day course goes beyond traditional environmental compliance concepts to explore the bigger picture of environmental issues and how they present challenges to organisations worldwide. The expert tutor will lead delegates through workshops and case studies to allow practice of the tools and skills they will learn that they can apply in the workplace. Course assessment for the Certificate is through continuous assessment and a 1-hour open-book multiple-choice exam.
By the end of this IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course delegates will be able to:
2 days per week
Our campus is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, between two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty providing an ideal location to study conservation. The Degree is validated by the University of Hull and was developed with input from local employers including the Yorkshire…
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To cut or not to cut? That IS the question! Early autumn is the time of year that hedges are booked in for their annual trim, but how soon should you cut? Hedgerows require management to stay in shape, and good management practices keep hedgerows healthy and increase their longevity. But what is…
Starts at 18:30 Sunday 14 to 12:30 Tuesday 16 February 2027
An introduction to lichens at Higham: we will look at what lichens are; how they “work”; and how we try to identify them. We will consider their ecology and the stories they can tell us about landscape and environmental history. Using specimens from Higham we will work through the keys for lichens…
Starts at 18:30pm Sunday 28 February finishes at 12:30pm Tuesday 2 March 2027
An introductory course in which you will start to find out about the fascinating world of mosses and liverworts. Working with live specimens we will practise identifying the main groups and using a key to identify specimens to species level. We will use hand lenses and microscopes to appreciate the…
SRUC Barony Open Days 8 October and 26 November 2026
University of Lancashire Open Days 11 October and 21 November 2026
Ancient Woodland Restoration in Practice 15 October 2026
