Empowering jobseekers and employees to find rewarding roles in the emerging green economy
Whether you’re job-seeking or already in work, this Skills Bootcamp gives you the confidence and knowledge to thrive in a world where sustainability and carbon literacy are in high demand. The course combines leading sustainability training, including:
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- ISEP Foundation to Environmental Management
- Carbon Literacy training
- Sustainability Leadership Skills Programme
- Plus other practical, career-focused sustainability topics
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Learners can gain up to three recognised course certificates to help launch or progress their career in the growing green economy.
The course is open to individuals living or working in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Leicestershire.
Fill in our application form to apply for our upcoming cohorts. One of our friendly team will check your eligibility and be in touch.
Graduates of the Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability and Environmental Management gain more than just knowledge, you leave with valuable memberships and access to ongoing professional support.
Included in the programme:
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Free one-year Associate Membership with ISEP
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Student membership with CIWM during the course
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Eligibility for CIWM Associate Membership upon completion
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Carbon Literacy certification
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Access to training, networking, and recognised credentials
How long is the course?
To complete the course participants must attend 60 hours of learning across 10 days. Standard sessions will run virtually via Zoom one day a week, from 9:00am – 5:00pm approximately. Fast-track cohorts will have a condensed format over the period of 5 weeks, with sessions running on two days per week. All sessions includes one-hour lunch break and breaks spread throughout the day. Please note: timings within the day are subject to confirmation.
Entry requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements for the course, however applicants must be:
- at least aged 19 on or before 31st August 2025; and,
- be living or working in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, or Leicestershire,
- have the right to work in the UK.
- have lived within the UK for the past three years.
To be eligible for this Skills Bootcamp, upon and within 6 months of completion you should agree to:
Jobseekers (incl unemployed or those employed but seeking alternative employment): obtain an interview and gain employment or apprenticeship in a paid role that lasts a minimum of 12 weeks (support provided).
Employed (with financial support to participate from current employer): your employer will agree for you to transition to a new or different role within your organisation where you can apply the skills you gained in the course.
Self-Employed (inc business owners): aim to gain new contracts or business that utilises the skills gained through providing a business development plan (support provided); or, obtain an interview for a paid role or apprenticeship. Evidence of your HMRC Self-Employment status will be required to confirm your access to full funding.
Next Cohort Curriculum
| Day 1 | 11/09/2025 | Introduction to the Skills Bootcamp & Sustainability Leadership Skills - Foundations of Sustainability |
| Day 2 | 18/09/2025 | Carbon Literacy Training |
| Day 3 | 25/09/2025 | ISEP Day 1: Setting the scene, our impact and what is climate change? |
| Day 4 | 02/10/2025 | ISEP Day 2: Defining a sustainable organisation and how business practices can address impact on our planet |
| Day 5 | 09/10/2025 | ISEP Day 3: Environmental policy, regulations and compliance |
| Day 6 | 16/10/2025 | ISEP Day 4: Carbon footprints, data and reporting |
| Day 7 | 23/10/2025 | ISEP Day 5: Environmental management systems and auditing |
| Day 8 | 30/10/2025 | ISEP Course Summary & Live Exam |
| Day 9 | 06/11/2025 | Sustainability Leadership Skills: Framing the Future |
| Day 10 | 13/11/2025 | Sustainability Leadership Skills: Collaboration for Change & Close |
Future cohorts will be:
- Starting 10th November (Fast-track – 5 weeks)
- Starting 15th January (10 weeks)
- Starting 23rd February (Fast-track – 5 weeks)
Frequently Asked Questions
Are we required to take an exam / test at the end of the course?
To receive Carbon Literacy certification, there is an Evidence Form to complete and return. For the Sustainability Leadership Skills Programme, there is a multiple-choice exam and reflective written assessment. For the ISEP course, there is a multiple-choice exam. Your exam link will be sent shortly before the start of your exam window. Details of your exam window will be confirmed when you are sent your course materials.
What happens if I cannot make a session?
The funding requirements mean it is mandatory that participants attend at least 80% of the training live. Recordings are available for those who are ill, but attendance is required in all but exceptional circumstances to achieve the course.
How are course materials issued?
All materials will be issued digitally. However, hard copies of the materials can be requested. Please notify us at the time of booking so we can arrange for a copy to be issued via the post.
Ready to sign up?
Fill in our application form to apply for our upcoming cohorts. One of our friendly team will check your eligibility and be in touch.
Want to find out more?
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss our courses over the phone, please give us a call on 01572 723419 (Change Agents UK), or email [email protected]
What are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving individuals the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills plus the offer of an interview with an employer upon completion. Thanks to funding from the from the Department of Education, unemployed and self-employed learners can enrol for free. If an individual is already employed and wanting to upskill, there is a small cost to their employer.