ILM Certificate - Sustainability and Environmental management

ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management Level 4 (UK) / comparable to Level 6 (Ireland).

Students have 6 months to complete the course, at their pace, and may commence at any time of year.

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ILM Certificate - Sustainability and Environmental management

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Course Details

This ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management (Sustainability and Environmental management option) course comprehensively covers a number of important leadership and management areas including sustainability issues, environmental management, risk management and understanding the organisational culture and context.

By choosing to study this ILM Cert in Leadership and Management (Sustainability and Environmental management option) online course with CMIT, Students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this ILM Cert in Leadership and Management (Sustainability and Environmental management course) online course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Who should complete this course?
  • Business Managers: Ideal for those overseeing operations in various organisations. Knowledge in environmental management and sustainability is increasingly crucial, as companies focus on reducing their environmental impact. Managers must be adept at integrating sustainable practices into everyday operations.
  • Department Heads: Suitable for department heads looking to enhance their area’s environmental responsibility. This course can help in developing strategies to align departmental operations with broader environmental goals.
  • Purchasing and Procurement Specialists: Essential for professionals in purchasing, as sustainable procurement is a key area for reducing environmental impact. These managers can benefit from understanding how to evaluate and choose environmentally friendly options.
  • Process and Operations Specialists: Beneficial for those managing operational processes, especially in manufacturing and logistics. Implementing sustainable practices in these areas can significantly reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Logistics Specialists: Ideal for logistics managers who need to incorporate environmental considerations into supply chain management, especially given the increasing focus on reducing carbon footprints in logistics operations​​.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • Level 4 (Ireland) certificate or equivalent qualification and/or relevant life and work experiences.
  • Learners must be fluent in English with excellent written English Skills to achieve the assessment criteria. Queries on the standard required can be directed to the college.
  • The assessments for this course draw on learners own practical experience and as such learners need to be working or have access to an organisation in which they can plan, execute and reflect on a number of management activities.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, learners must be capable of studying on their initiative.
  • Basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access is required to do the course.
  • View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.
  • Learn more about the suitability of this course.

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Topics covered in this ILM Sustainability and Environmental management course
Unit 1: Improving and Maintaining the Organisation’s Environmental Performance
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Strategic importance of Environmental Sustainability for organisations
  • The Business Case for Environmental Sustainability
  • Key legislation and Codes of Practice
  • Organisation environmental strategy
  • Environmental sustainability strategy, policy and standards
  • Case: Coca Cola
  • Case: BMW
  • Environmental Audits
  • Environmental Audit Methodology
  • Improvement planning
Unit 2: Managing Risk
  • Risk management in the organisation
  • Categories of risks
  • Legal aspects of risk management
  • Risk identification
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk controls
  • Monitoring and reviewing risks
Unit 3: Understanding the Organisational Culture and Context
  • What is the organisation environment?
  • PESTEL case studies
  • Corporate culture
  • Organisational ethics
Assessment
  • This Sustainability and Environmental Management course is assessed through a series of tutor-marked assignments.
  • Learners are required to have access to an organisation in which they can plan, execute and reflect on a number of Leadership and Management activities.
  • As part of our quality assurance, learner assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an External Verifier.
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
ILM Membership
  • All registered candidates automatically become studying members of the ILM for 6 months, free of charge, and can enjoy a range of member benefits.
Accreditation
  • CMIT is registered and approved with ILM to offer programmes leading to ILM qualifications.
  • On successful completion and certification of this course learners will receive (1) a physical certificate accompanied by a certificate of unit credit, (2) a digital credential issued by email which can be added to an email footer or shared on other online platforms, and (3) a Post-nominal digital credential showing the post-nominal letters a successful learner can use to showcase their qualified status.
  • UK: Following successful completion of this course, you will receive an ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management (Level 4 UK) awarded by City and Guilds of London Institute. This qualification is on the UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF). Once certified you may use the post-nominal letters LCGI (Licentiateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute).
  • Ireland: This qualification is comparable to an award at level 6 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The basis for this comparison is detailed in the following guide: Qualifications can cross boundaries – a guide to comparing qualifications in the UK and Ireland.  Once certified you may use the post-nominal letters LCGI (Licentiateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute).
  • Europe: This qualification is fully recognised as the equivalent of a Level 5 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

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September 8, 2025

I enjoyed the course. It improved my knowledge. It is a good format.

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August 29, 2024

I enjoyed the course and learned a lot

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Would recommend to anyone in the industry wishing to grow their knowledge and skills.

August 28, 2024

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Excellent course, recommended.

March 4, 2022

Excellent course, recommended.

Student February 2022
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The course was enlightening and the tutor feedback was excellent. The tutor providing feedback, gave me exactly what I needed to improve my assignments. The feedback was also fair and honest.

December 22, 2021

The course was enlightening and the tutor feedback was excellent.

The tutor providing feedback, gave me exactly what I needed to improve my assignments.

The feedback was also fair and honest.

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I Work an average of 55 hours per week, so I needed to study a course which was provided fully online. Its a great college and the course was well laid out and I learned a lot more than I expected. By completing the assessments the material is basically drilled into you! I enjoyed it very much

January 9, 2018

I Work an average of 55 hours per week, so I needed to study a course which was provided fully online. Its a great college and the course was well laid out and I learned a lot more than I expected. By completing the assessments the material is basically drilled into you! I enjoyed it very much

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I am enjoying the course so far. By completing the assessments you learn a lot about the area you are working on, through research and writing. My tutor has been great so far.

November 24, 2017

I am enjoying the course so far. By completing the assessments you learn a lot about the area you are working on, through research and writing. My tutor has been great so far.

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