Empowering jobseekers and employees to find rewarding roles in the emerging green economy
Open to jobseekers and people already in work, the Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability and Environmental Management equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to pursue careers in an economy where sustainability and carbon literacy are now essential for success.
This course combines the skills and knowledge from the IEMA Foundation to Environmental Management course, the popular Carbon Literacy programme, the Sustainability Leadership Skills programme, and other sustainability topics, meaning learners could walk away with three course certificates*, to help kickstart or continue their careers in sustainability.
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 from the programme will also receive a fully-funded, one-year associate membership to IEMA, student membership for the Chartered Institute for Waste Management (CIWM) during the programme and become eligible for CIWM associate membership upon completion of the course. These memberships open access to learners to further training, networking and recognised credentials.
*IEMA and Carbon Literacy are externally certified and are dependent upon completion of the full course programme and examinations.
Run in collaboration with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) and Leicester City Council, the Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability and Environmental Management is jointly delivered by PECT and Change Agents UK, who have a combined 58 years’ experience working in the sustainability sector.
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 Teams one day a week, from 9:00am – 5:00pm approximately. Fast-track cohorts will have a condensed format over the period of 3 weeks, with sessions running on multiple 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 2024; and,
- be living or working in the Cambridgeshire region to study this course,
- 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.
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 IEMA 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.