ABE Sustainability qualification suite
The smart choice— for your career, your organisation, and our planet
Information for learners
Climate change adaptation is expected to be the third-largest contributor to net growth in global jobs by 2030 and is projected to contribute to an additional 5 million net jobs.
Employers worldwide are competing for talent with sustainability expertise.
According to LinkedIn’s Global Green Skills Report, individuals with green skills are significantly more likely to be hired across global job markets.
Reasons to gain sustainability skills
Five-million new jobs projected for 2030 Top ten fastestgrowing skills requirements
Key facts
Climate change adaptation is expected to be the third-largest contributor to net growth in global jobs by 2030, projected to contribute an additional 5 million net jobs.
Environmental stewardship has now entered the top ten fastest-growing skills required by employers.
Demand for workers with green skills has grown by 22% in the past year, considerably outpacing workforce supply of +12% (LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends Report).
Individuals with green skills enjoy a hiring rate that's 55% higher than average globally
Choose ABE suite for:
Career relevance: ABE qualifications are focused on practical workplace sustainability skills
Assessments on demand: Assessments operate on a eight-week rolling cycle from submission to result
Bitesized learning: Units are structured so they can be studied to fit alongside work.
Credible: Assessments are marked and certificated by ABE.
Supported: The qualifications come with a study guide plus one year’s complimentary studying membership of The Institute of Leadership (IoL).
On successful completion, learners will receive a printed qualification and unit certificates Both featuring the banding of ABE and UK qualifications regulator, Ofqual
Level 4 is the same difficulty level as the first year of a UK Bachelors degree
ABE Level 4 Sustainability qualification suite
ABE Level 4 Award in Creating a Sustainable Working Environment
Qualification number: 610/6529/8
Guided learning hours: 25
Credits: 5
Qualification purpose:
This qualification is ideal for human resource (HR) professionals and complements other HR studies and qualifications.
It will enable you to understand and develop the business case to implement a ‘building health’ policy
ABE Level 4 Award in Green Marketing
Qualification number: 610/6530/4
Guided learning hours: 25
Credits: 5
Qualification purpose:
This qualification is ideal for marketing professionals and complements other marketing qualifications and studies
It develops the skills to make the marketing mix ‘green’, whilst understanding the challenges to achieving authentic green marketing
ABE Level 4 Certificate in Strategic Sustainability
Qualification number: 610/6531/6 Guided learning hours: 100 Credits: 20
Units x 2
ESG Strategic Planning and Policy Writing Sustainable Operations
Qualification purpose:
This qualification is ideal for operations and business professionals and complements other business management qualifications and studies
Develops the skills to plan and implement effective ESG strategies while embedding sustainable operations across an organisation. You will gain practical expertise in carbon management, policy writing, and using tools such as Lifecycle Analysis (LCA) to drive longterm sustainability.
Who it’s for:
Individuals looking to enhance their employability and apply enviromental best practice in the workplace
Employers seeking to embed sustainability and evironmental best practice throughout their organisation
Educators seeking to expand their sustainability offering and help their learners enhance their employability
Go to www.abeuk.com to register or visit your local ABE centre.