Environmental consultant : Training

Training is mainly on the job.

There are many training organisations and institutions offering short courses to enable environmental employees to gain specialist knowledge or a specialist qualification. Many of these are listed on Training Pages . Some short courses on offer lead to professional qualifications. These are assessed by exams and/or a work-based project. Training courses are often provided by chartered institutions and professional societies. For future career development within environmental consultancy it is worthwhile considering gaining chartership via a professional body e.g. the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)  or the Geological Society .

Support for anyone who is trying to plan their own personal professional development is available through the IEMA Skills Map . It helps those in environmental jobs to see the knowledge and skills they will require throughout their careers.

Many higher education institutions offer distance learning courses leading to higher qualifications. These are listed by the International Centre for Distance Learning . The ENDS Environmental Consultancy Directory  also lists relevant training and postgraduate courses.

Employers who subscribe to the Investors in People  scheme offer a comprehensive training programme and opportunities for personal development for those who join them. Some professional institutions also offer specific training to their members. In addition, attending conferences can also provide a useful opportunity to gain information on up-to-date developments, as well as further opportunities for networking with professionals.