Environmental Career Courses, Training, Certification

Many institutes offer courses and training to embark on an environmental career.  A number of these courses are offered online as well.

Many reputed institutes offer courses in various fields related to environment.  It could be related to Education, Technical, Engineering, Management, Auditing, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, etc.

Depending on your area of interest you can choose the type of certification program you want to attend.  These certificates will be an added advantage when you are looking for a job.

Some of the popular institutes which offer certification programs in various fields are:

North Carolina Office of Education and Natural Resources, Office of Environmental Education, where they offer Environmental Education Certification Program.

Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP) which offers Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) and Environmental Professional Intern (EPI) certifications.

US Green Building Council, which certifies LEED accredited professionals.

California Water Association Technical Certification Program which offers certification for wastewater treatment and analysis and other related studies.

The Ecological Society of America offers certification for professional ecologists who are not associated with either academia or any government agencies.

The Eco Institution, which offers Environmental/Eco-Consultant Training Certification.

These courses focus on the development of both generic and specific skill sets related to environment.  Many people are choosing these courses as they see ‘green-collar’ jobs as recession proof.  You can qualify for entry level jobs by doing these non-degree courses and still aim for a growing career graph.  You can get more information about these courses by contacting the institutions.

Another advantage of opting for these courses is that you can choose the career path suitable to your aptitude.  With increased environmental awareness, courses that contribute positively to this movement are available in most subjects.