Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability & Environmental Management
in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Giving you the knowledge and confidence to excel in sustainability
The Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability & Environmental Management programme is designed to help individuals find rewarding jobs in the emerging green economy. The course also assists those already in work to advance their careers in market where sustainability and carbon literacy are essential for success in a competitive environment.
Working in partnership with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), we can provide this Skills Bootcamp to individuals who live and companies who are based in Cambridgeshire (including Cambridge, East Cambridgeshire, Fenland, Huntingdonshire, Peterborough, and South Cambridgeshire). Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and an offer of an interview with an employer upon completion.
Our Skills Bootcamp is now featured on, our parent charity, PECT’s website. Click the link below to head there now.
“This Skills Bootcamp is certainly a value addition to those looking to augment their skills, start fresh, or want to learn and pursue a career in sustainability.”
“I highly recommend this course and the delivery organisations. The whole team really made this Skills Bootcamp very insightful, engaging, participative, and fun (which is a little difficult in a virtual environment).”
“Great knowledgeable tutors and insightful variety of subjects covered. On day 1 I felt exactly in the right place, discussing and learning about sustainability with like-minded people and others eager to learn and do better to create a positive impact – tutors included! Very inspiring! I will do it all over again! Thank you!”
Meet the lead trainers
David Knight PIEMA - PECT/iiE
David is a Principal Consultant and Technical Lead at PECT & Investors in the Environment (iiE). With over 10 years experience in carbon & energy management, he leads PECT & iiE’s energy consultancy services and the development of its carbon management tools. He has worked with organisations of all sizes and from all sectors represented within the iiE membership to find successful ways to make vital changes to reduce their energy reliance and carbon emissions.
Eleanor Wills - Change Agents UK
Eleanor works as the Senior Sustainability Education Officer at sustainability education charity, Change Agents UK – a charity and not-for-profit, has helped thousands of students and young people to forge their career in sustainability over 27 years. In her role, she develops and delivers training across sustainability awareness and skills, including their flagship Sustainability Leadership Skills Programme. She has created and delivered bespoke training for senior management teams, Human Resources staff, students, jobseekers, and individuals from across organisations who want to become more able and empowered to be part of the green transition. With a BSc Environmental Science, Eleanor is a certified Carbon Literacy Trainer, Climate Fresk Facilitator, Biodiversity Collage Facilitator, and Internal Environmental Auditor.