Free Resources

Free Courses

We currently offer two FREE courses which can be accessed simply by registering an account with the Student Environment Centre. On this page you will find information about each course and a button to access the content. You must be logged into the Student Environment Centre to view the courses. 

Each course includes a test at the end, successful completion of this will earn you a certificate which can be added to your professional portfolio. 

After completing our free resources have a look at our paid courses to see the extra skills and knowledge we can provide to help you stand out in the crowded job market. 


Sustainable Development
 

This course contains several modules:

  • A short module explaining the principles of sustainable development. It explores the relationship between social, economic and environmental factors in sustainability, looking at why ensuring sustainable development is so important. 
  • A quiz, which helps you to assess your understanding of the main principles involved.
  • On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate acknowledging your achievement and providing CPD points for your personal development portfolio.
  • A review module called Sustainability Check, which enables you to easily assess the sustainability performance of your organisation and produce an action plan for improvement.  It is the ideal option for organisations seeking to enhance their reputation and demonstrate the highest standard of sustainability performance. 

You must register an account with the SEC and be logged in to view the course


Greenhouse Gas accounting exercise

  GHG emissions image

This practical exercise will help you understand how to calculate the carbon footprint for an organisation. The course consists of materials which are intended to give you a practical introduction to carbon accounting by asking you to produce a carbon footprint for a fictional large UK business. The tasks within this assignment are based on real world problems encountered by environmental consultants working with actual clients on carbon accounting projects. 

You must register an account with the SEC and be logged in to view the course


Introduction to Environmental Consultancy

Our Introduction to Environmental Consultancy course is the perfect starting point for students and recent graduates considering a career in environmental consultancy. Access this free course today by simply registering an account on the Student Environment Centre and clicking the button below. 

The Introduction to Environmental Consultancy course is delivered online and covers the following topics:

  • What actually is consultancy?
  • Why do organisations contract consultants?
  • What do environmental consultants do?
  • What are the different types of environmental consultancy?
  • What does a typical day look like?
  • Who are some of the main employers for environmental consultants?
  • What are relevant professional associations?
  • Where can i go for more information?

You must register an account with the SEC and be logged in to view the course

For more information on what environmental consultancy can offer as a career, please have a look at THIS page on the Prospects website

Intro to environmental legislation

This course has been designed to provide you with a basic understanding of key international and UK environmental legislation. The course is comprised of the following topics;

  • Introduction to international environmental legislation
  • UK Law: Controls of emissions to the atmosphere
  • UK Law: Controls on waste
  • UK Law: Controls on discharges to water
  • UK Law: Wildlife and countryide potection

You must register an account with the SEC and be logged in to view the course

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