Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate of Credit

A postgraduate-level module for your continuing professional development (CPD). This covers the regulations and guidelines around Environmental Impact Assessments and the process and techniques involved in conducting these.

The level 7 Certificate of Credit in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a 20-credit module providing a sound appreciation of the importance of conducting EIA, together with an understanding of the techniques involved. The module, which takes a comparative international outlook and covers changes in EIA regulation and guidelines, also considers the environmental assessment of plans and programmes by strategic environmental assessment (SEA).

This module is suitable for intending and existing environmental management professionals seeking to increase or refresh their knowledge and understanding of the EIA process. While this module is an opportunity to enhance your CPD and add to your professional portfolio, it is also an excellent opportunity to experience our Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)-accredited Sustainability and Environmental Management MSc before making a commitment to study the full programme.

By completing this module, you will gain a critical understanding of international environmental assessment practice and its potential for delivering sustainable development.

Accredited by CIWEM, giving you free student membership

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). 

Whilst enrolled on this module you can enjoy free student membership to the CIWEM that allows you to:

• Keep up to date with the latest best-practice knowledge through their member's magazine, policy documents and technical journals
• Build your professional network through free events and local branches
• Enhance your career prospects through professional recognition of your qualification

The CIWEM will support the development of the skills and qualities that employers are looking for, providing you with opportunities to showcase your talents.

Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible to register for graduate membership of CIWEM.

• Students must have completed a subject relevant Bachelors degree with an overall score of 'Good' or above (2.25 GPA) from a recognised university in Jordan
• For postgraduate research degrees, PhD applicants are expected to have a masters as well as a bachelors degree in the relevant subject areas. Most importantly applicants must submit a research proposal.

This Certificate of Credit can act as an ideal form of CPD for those working in sustainability and environmental management. It will provide you with a critical understanding of the principles of EIA and skills required to execute a successful EIA.

Options for further CPD

It is important for environmental professionals and practitioners to stay up to date with the latest trends and developments within the industry through continued professional development. Those looking to further enhance their CPD within sustainability and environmental management can continue their learning with another one of our Sustainability and Environmental Certificate of Credit stand-alone modules:

• International Environmental Policy and Law
• Tools for Delivering Sustainable Solutions
• Sustainable Business Management

Progress on to a masters degree

The 20 credits at level 7 gained from this Certificate of Credit can be transferred as recognition of prior learning (RPL) onto a relevant masters degree, subject to meeting all other admission criteria. The 20 credits from this stand-alone module can be used towards module exemptions onto our online MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management.