Free Level 2 Climate Change and Environmental Course. Study online at your own pace. This free climate change and environmental course for adults takes around 7 weeks to complete. You study entirely online, so you can fit it around work, family, or other commitments. To be eligible for funding, you must live in England and be 19 years old or older. You'll need your National Insurance number, a form of identification, employment documents, and details of your previous qualifications to enrol. The course covers the causes and effects of climate change, environmental sustainability, and what individuals and organisations can do to reduce their impact. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 climate change and environmental certificate, the Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who wants to further their understanding of Climate Change.
What you will learn
You'll explain the main causes and effects of climate change.
You'll describe how human activity affects the natural environment.
You'll identify key environmental issues facing the UK and the wider world.
You'll explore what sustainable development means in practice.
You'll examine how organisations can reduce their environmental impact.
You'll understand the role of individuals in responding to climate change.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or short-answer questions submitted online. There are no exams to sit in person. You complete the work when it suits you, with no fixed class times.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning Curve Courses will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sustainability coordinator, supporting environmental goals in an organisation.
Environmental administrator, handling compliance and reporting tasks.
Corporate social responsibility assistant, tracking a company's environmental commitments.
Community engagement officer, running local environmental awareness projects.
Facilities assistant, applying environmental practices in building management.
Charity or third-sector worker, supporting environmental campaigns and outreach.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability and Environmental Management. A natural next step if you want to move into a more specialist or supervisory environmental role.
Level 3 Award in Energy Management. Useful if you're interested in reducing energy use in buildings or organisations.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Business Administration. Pairs well with this qualification if you're aiming for an office-based sustainability or CSR role.
