Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

The Environmental Impact Assessment course develops the knowledge required to identify, evaluate, manage, and reduce the environmental consequences of development projects. It covers legal requirements, EIA stages, stakeholder consultation, reporting, mitigation, monitoring, and practical project application.

1. Understand the purpose and principles of EIA
2. Interpret national and international environmental requirements
3. Complete project screening and scoping
4. Plan and evaluate environmental baseline studies
5. Predict and assess potential project impacts
6. Develop mitigation measures and project alternatives
7. Prepare Environmental Management Plans
8. Conduct public consultation and stakeholder engagement
9. Write and submit professional EIA reports
10. Monitor projects and maintain post-approval compliance
11. Apply EIA methods through case studies

• Environmental officers and consultants
• Civil and construction engineers
• Urban and regional planners
• Project managers and developers
• Government officials and policymakers
• HSE professionals specialising in environmental management
• Environmental-science and engineering graduates

• Understand EIA processes and compliance requirements.
• Strengthen credibility in environmental and sustainability roles.
• Improve planning and environmental-risk decisions.
• Prepare for opportunities in public and private-sector EIA work.
• Balance development objectives with environmental protection.

• Duration: Two hours.
• Format: Multiple-choice and short descriptive questions.
• Total questions: 40 questions.
• Breakdown: 30 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each and 10 short-answer questions worth two marks each.
• Passing score: 60%.
• Delivery: Online or offline, subject to centre availability.