Develop your knowledge with a free online Level 2 environmental sustainability course.
You’ll explore sustainable development, carbon footprints, resource efficiency, sustainable communities, energy management, corporate social responsibility, waste management and sustainable transport.
The course is suitable for adults who want to improve their sustainability awareness for work, personal development, CPD or further study.
Free for eligible learners in England. Certificate included on completion.
Study online with tutor support. Funding and course availability are subject to eligibility and provider confirmation
This course may be fully funded for eligible learners through the Adult Skills Fund.
Availability can depend on your location, eligibility and current funding options.
Build practical sustainability skills in just 6–12 weeks.
Gain a nationally recognised, accredited Level 2 qualification.
Fully funded for eligible adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
By the end of the course, you’ll have developed your understanding of:
The course is divided into manageable units covering sustainable development, communities, energy, responsible business, waste and transport.
There are no exams. You’ll complete assessment questions or portfolio tasks based on the knowledge developed through the course.
The exact unit structure and assessment process may depend on your training provider and awarding body.
Explore what sustainable development means and the human, organisational and global issues that affect it.
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Develop your understanding of what makes a community sustainable.
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Explore how organisations and individuals can manage energy more sustainably.
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Develop your understanding of how business decisions affect people, communities and the environment.
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Explore the types of waste produced by organisations and why waste must be reduced and managed responsibly.
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Develop your understanding of sustainable transport and the environmental impact of different transport choices.
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This free online environmental sustainability course develops knowledge of sustainable development and how individuals, communities and organisations can reduce their environmental impact.
You’ll explore carbon footprints, resource efficiency, sustainable communities, energy management, corporate social responsibility, greenwashing, waste management and sustainable transport.
The course considers how organisations interact with the environment and how employees, communities and businesses can support more sustainable practices.
You’ll study online with tutor support and complete assessment tasks based on the course units. There are no exams.
After successful completion, you’ll receive the Level 2 certificate delivered by your training provider.
The exact qualification title and awarding body will be confirmed during provider enrolment.
This is a foundation-level knowledge qualification. It does not qualify you as an environmental manager, sustainability consultant, environmental auditor or ESG professional.
This course may be suitable if you want to:
The course provides general education and awareness.
It does not provide professional IEMA, ISEP or ESG certification and does not qualify learners to provide specialist environmental advice.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
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Sustainability is shaping the future of UK business as environmental responsibility is now not only a legal requirement but also closely linked to financial stability, customer trust, and competitive advantage.
Source: money.co.uk
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Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
This course can provide a foundation for further learning in sustainability, business and environmental awareness.
After completing the course, you may choose to explore:
The qualification may support knowledge, confidence, CPD and further study.
It does not qualify you to work as an environmental manager, sustainability consultant, ESG specialist or environmental auditor. Employers may require professional certification, relevant experience or higher-level study.
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This course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the UK Government’s Adult Skills Fund.
Your course will be delivered online by one of our approved training provider partners, depending on your location.
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Yes, the course is free for eligible learners. Funding depends on your eligibility, location, circumstances and current availability.
Yes. The course is completed online and includes support from a qualified tutor.
Yes. When you successfully complete the course, you’ll receive the Level 2 certificate delivered by your training provider.
Yes. The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability is a regulated Level 2 qualification.
The course can cover sustainable development, carbon footprints, resource efficiency, sustainable communities, energy management, corporate social responsibility, greenwashing, waste management and sustainable transport.
The exact units depend on the qualification delivered by your provider.
The course introduces responsible business and environmental sustainability, but it is not a professional ESG qualification.
It does not provide specialist training in ESG reporting, investment analysis, disclosure frameworks or professional ESG consultancy.
No. The course should not be presented as an IEMA or ISEP qualification.
Professional environmental bodies use separate qualification and membership pathways.
No. This is a Level 2 knowledge qualification.
Environmental management roles may require relevant experience, higher-level study and professional qualifications.
No. The course develops foundation-level knowledge but does not qualify learners to provide professional sustainability consultancy.
No. The course develops foundation-level knowledge but does not qualify learners to provide professional sustainability consultancy.
The course may be useful for adults who:
No previous professional sustainability experience is normally required.
Your provider will confirm any formal entry requirements before enrolment.
No. The course is assessed through portfolio work or unit-based assessment tasks.
The exact process depends on your training provider.
The course usually takes 6 to 12 weeks.
You should allow around 5 to 10 recommended study hours per week, although your provider will confirm your timetable and deadlines.
It may support general environmental awareness and CPD.
However, employers can require training tailored to their own environmental policies, compliance obligations, reporting processes or industry.
Check directly with your employer before relying on the course for mandatory workplace training.
You can normally study one funded course at a time.
The total number of courses available depends on your eligibility, training provider and current funding availability.
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