Online Course

Communication Essentials: Fundamentals of Environmental Consulting

New to environmental consulting? Learn the fundamentals so you can work effectively in this role.

Learn How to Use Environmental Consulting to Work Effectively with Your Employer, Clients, Contractors, and Regulators.

Being an Environmental Consultant requires more than just technical skills. It requires the ability to collaborate and coordinate with many players such as your employer, your clients, regulators and contractors.

This course gives you the opportunity to learn about your role as a consultant, practice key skills that you will need to succeed in this role and stay safe in this process. This course is designed for professionals with little or no experience working in a consulting environment.

To reinforce your learning and support the course content, you will hear from experts, work through activities and knowledge checks, and be provided with a glossary, job aids, and additional resources that you can apply directly in your work as an Environmental Consultant.

You’ll also: 

  • Identify the expectations of your employer and how you fit within the organization
  • Identify the types of clients you’ll work with and how you fit within their processes
  • Practice translating client needs into actionable items
  • Understand and address regulators’ needs by knowing how their guidelines will affect your work and the best ways to communicate with them
  • Stay safe by knowing how to use a health and safety plan and be proactive about your safety

Communication Essentials: Fundamentals of Environmental Consulting features an innovative online format full of engaging video interviews, hands-on activities, and practical workbooks to help you excel in the environmental consulting industry.

Learn the six key topics to help you master typical challenges on the job for consulting professionals:

  1. Fundamentals of Consulting
  2. Working for Your Employer
  3. Working with Clients
  4. Working with Contractors
  5. Working with Regulators
  6. Staying Safe

Once you complete all six topics, you’ll receive a formal Certificate of Completion to showcase your skill development.

How long will I have access to the course?

Once you have purchased the course, you will have six months of access to complete the course.

What is the course format?

This is an online, self-directed course. You’ll learn practical skills through expert videos, real-life scenarios, workbooks, and more.

How will I be recognized once I’ve completed the course?

You will receive a formal Certificate of Completion that you can print, once you have completed all of the required course topics. This course also counts towards professional development credits for EP Certification.

Do I need to buy separate course materials (e.g. textbooks, guides, etc.)?

All of your learning materials are included, so you don’t need to buy anything extra.

How long does this course take?

It will take up to five hours to complete the course. You choose the pace and order that you want to complete the course topics.

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Regular Price:
$295

EP Member Price:

Save up to 25%
Course Length:
Up to 5 hours
Career Stage:
Entry Level, Medium Level

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