Available online and at your convenience. Anytime. Anywhere.

Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Programme

Now available online and at your convenience. Anytime. Anywhere.

In 2022, EIC launched its interactive, accessible, online Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) programme for events professionals interested in accelerating sustainability and social impact in their organisations and global business events. This course provides the knowledge and tools for event strategists to design and implement their own sustainable events. Developed by a globally diverse group of business events industry leaders and experts in the areas of sustainability, social impact and event management, this highly interactive and accessible format takes users on an engaging, insightful and easy-to-follow journey.

The Sustainable Event Professional Certificate covers 16 modules that include understanding the business value of sustainability, improving environmental performance of meetings and events, and effective methods for achieving social impact goals. As part of the programme, participants will have access to a digital workbook with activities to customise a roadmap for their own sustainable event. Participants in the programme earn 12 hours of Continuing Education credits (CEs) towards CMP application or recertification, and or 12 CAE credits.

Online Course Modules Include:

Introduction to Sustainability & Social Impact

  • Sustainability in Events
  • Sustainability Frameworks
  • Sustainable Event Planning
  • Carbon Emissions (updated in 2023)

Event Logistics

  • Food and Beverage
  • Materials Resource Management
  • Exhibitions

Social Impact

  • Social Impact and Community Service
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion
  • Accessible Events
  • Human Trafficking

Business Operations

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Measurement and Reporting
  • Marketing Communication and PR
  • Business Case

Participant Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how to communicate the business value of sustainable events, including improving brand reputation and cost savings.
  • Learn how to design event elements to be more environmentally responsible and socially impactful.
  • Learn how to develop effective community service projects that support organisational objectives.
  • Learn about international sustainable event standards and measurement, and reporting methodologies that can provide guidance in implementing future sustainable events.

Certificate Programme Fees

$495 USD

Includes workbook access, SEPC digital badge and 12 CEs

Register Here

Online Group and Enterprise Subscriptions: Exclusive Benefit for EIC Members

Is your organisation looking for a way to bring sustainability more deeply into the events it organises as a reflection of the organisation’s core values? EIC offers Group and Enterprise Subscription pricing options exclusively for EIC members who wish to bring the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate programme to their teams.

SEPC Group & Enterprise Subscriptions

For groups of ten or more individuals, EIC has Group and Enterprise Subscription options. Visit our Group and Enterprise Subscription page for pricing information and ordering details.

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In-Person Experiences: Exclusive Benefit for EIC Members

We also offer the option to host a two-day in-person course, or a hybrid option which includes a half-day workshop tailored to your organisation, and access to online modules. Participants in the in-person or hybrid course options are not required to submit a capstone project, as knowledge assessments are conducted in-person.

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Host an In-person and Hybrid SEPC Course

Contact us to receive a bespoke proposal for hosting an SEPC in-person or hybrid course: sustainability@eventscouncil.org 

The SEPC course provides a proper foundation to understand the purpose, value, and implementation of sustainable practices in events. This course is well suited to everyone involved in events, be it in-house personnel, outsourced event organisers, venue, and service providers. I highly recommend it for its simple, practical, yet effective approach to learning a most sort after future skill.

Shiva Segaram, CMP, MICE Innovation, Malaysia

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