Environmental manager : Training

It is essential to keep abreast of environmental legislation, compliance and reporting requirements through training and continuous professional development (CPD).

Attending internal and external training courses, relevant seminars and conferences is an effective way of keeping up to date with current issues and refreshing knowledge. Some short courses can lead to further professional qualifications.

Courses and other events are offered on a regional and national basis by a range of professional bodies, including:

• Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)  
• Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM)  
• Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)  

For future career development, it may be worthwhile to consider gaining chartered status of a professional body. Professional bodies also produce up-to-date information on issues and developments in environmental management through journals and briefing documents.

To gain help and support with planning your own professional development, take a look at the IEMA Skills Map . This shows the knowledge and skills required throughout environmental careers and may help you to decide the type of courses and professional qualifications you should take. 

The ENDS Report , published monthly by Environmental Data Services (ENDS) , provides the latest news and official reports on environmental policy for members, although a free trial is available.

The Society for the Environment (SocEnv)  brings together professional bodies across the disciplines of water, waste, ecology, environmental science and management, including IEMA, IEEM and CIWEM.