Christmas Closure Information

Our campuses close on Friday 20th December and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2025 for the Christmas Break.

Students will return to timetabled lessons on Monday 6th January 2025.

For information on term dates and enquiries please visit our information page using the button below.

Introduction to Carbon Literacy

Over 83,000 people worldwide have already been certified as carbon literate, pledging over 166,000 actions to help reduce carbon on both an individual and group level to help be part of the solution and to make a huge impact. Are you ready to take this step for a more sustainable future?

This introductory course is suitable for anyone wanting to make the first step into learning more about sustainability, the environment, carbon literacy and net zero.

The course includes Colchester Institute’s very own bespoke Carbon Literacy Programme, developed to meet the Carbon Literacy Project standards along with City & Guilds assured course status.

Innovate to Sustain Digital Footprint and AI Webinar

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Training Course: Carbon Literacy – Free Webinar

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for individuals wishing to explore Carbon Literacy.

Course Content

This course explores:

  • Carbon literacy
  • Sustainability
  • Net Zero
  • Climate emergency
  • Global warming
  • Biodiversity
  • The UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Entry Requirements

There are no specific course entry requirements for this course.

Certification

This course is verified by the Carbon Literacy Project and assured by the City & Guilds Standard Framework. Upon completion you will receive a Colchester Institute Certificate, Carbon Literacy Project certificate along with a City & Guilds Certificate of achievement in Practical Carbon Literacy (Additional Cost applies for Practical Carbon Literacy City & Guilds certificate).

Explore further courses developed for Essex Region

Introduction to Carbon Literacy
LocationDistance Learning – Delivered Online
Duration1 Day
Start Date13th December or 17th January 2025
ApplicationsCarbon Literacy Training - bespoke to the Essex area
Price£111 instead of usual price of £225

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Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

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The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.