How you’ll learn
In cohorts, at your own pace
We’ll work through materials together in a group, with weekly live sessions that you can attend or follow up on record. You’ll work through assessments at your own pace within the week.
Online
100% remote learning
6 weeks, part-time
10-15hrs per week expected
Mixed learning
Live lessons with self-paced work
1:1 tuition
Weekly slots with a tutor
What you’ll learn
Module 1
Understanding the role of the sustainability professional & team
- Common sustainability frameworks
- Sustainability skills matrix
Module 2
Creating and understanding a sustainability strategy
- Components of a sustainability strategy
- Creation vs inheritance
- Key skills required to create a strategy
Module 3
Analysing your supply chain and creating baselines
- Key environmental metrics
- Key frameworks in detail
- Baselines
- Reporting & SOPs
Module 4
Sustainability project planning and management
- Creating a business case
- Managing stakeholders
- Evaluating projects
Module 5
Reporting and communications
- Informing, consulting, engaging
- KPI reporting
- Representing your company externally
Final assessment & accreditation
The Sustainability Career Accelerator has been mapped against the IEMA Associate Level as well as the Sustainability Business Specialist level 7 apprenticeship.
During the course, you act as a Sustainability Consultant for a large UK company. Each module assessment adds to this same case study. By the end you have a complete portfolio of work to show and discuss in interviews.
You may also choose to apply for IEMA certification and membership by completing the Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management. You will be given additional support if you choose this track.
Next cohort starting:
July 2025
Ready to apply?
Start the application process for the next Sustainability Career Accelerator cohort
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