Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment

Develop your understanding of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) and gain the skills to identify, assess, and rank impacts.

Length 4 weeks
Effort 3 hours per week
Start date Start studying as soon as you enrol
Level Introductory
Individual enrolment fee $250 Learn more
Group enrolment fee Discount available for 5+ enrolments Learn more 

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About the course

  • Learn how to conduct an environmental impact assessment (EIA)

    How do you undertake forms of development without compromising environmental, social, and economic sustainability?

    This four-week course will equip you with the skills to be able to decide what forms of environmental impact assessments (EIA) are needed and when to call on experts.

    Exploring real-world applications, you’ll see what successful EIA implementation looks like and how you can apply this to different contexts. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to develop in your current or future role as an environmental professional.

  • Explore different forms of impact assessment

    You’ll discover a variety of impact assessments including environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts.

    This exploration will ensure you can gauge the impacts of development, how likely they are to occur, and how significant they will be.

  • Align the EIA process with people

    With an understanding of different impacts that can occur, you’ll unpack the nature of these impacts and how to assess them.

    This knowledge will help you explore the relationship between people and EIA. You’ll be guided through an environmental impact assessment process and how you can align this with the people involved, such as through engaging the community.

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