Australia's environmental impact assessment regulations are exceptionally complex. Securing environmental approvals demands tight coordination between federal, state, and local authorities, extensive biodiversity assessments, and comprehensive stakeholder engagement. The numbers tell the story: Over 80% of major development applications undergo extensive multi-jurisdictional scrutiny, and approximately 75% experience significant timeline extensions due to demanding evidence requirements and cumulative impact assessments.
This certified program is built to give you a commanding understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) practice within Australia's tightly regulated approval environment. You will build practical expertise across the full EIA lifecycle, including screening, scoping, baseline environmental studies, impact prediction, significance assessment, mitigation planning, and the preparation of regulator-ready Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Effects Statements (EES). The program will sharpen your ability to apply scientifically robust assessment methodologies, establish effective environmental monitoring frameworks, and generate reliable data that drives evidence-based decision-making and regulatory compliance.
In addition, this program will help you build expertise across critical topics — including the reformed Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC), state-specific environmental legislation, integrated assessment frameworks, and biodiversity offset requirements. You will master the complexities of multi-jurisdictional approvals within Australia's federal system and learn how to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements driven by emerging environmental challenges — equipping you to navigate regulatory scrutiny, manage project risk, and lead environmentally responsible developments through the most complex approval pathways with authority.
On completing the program and passing the Chartered exam, you will attain the Certified Australian Environmental Impact Assessment Manager (CEIA™) designation for your professional credentials. Globally recognized and demanded, this credential will demonstrate your expertise and cement your standing as a trusted leader in Australian environmental assessment and regulatory compliance.
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This program will entitle you:
Download Brochure Pricing & Registration- Experience 3 days of instructor-led live training designed to build deep, applied expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) — covering regulatory frameworks, impact prediction, monitoring design, and approval processes.
- Attain the industry-recognized Certified Australian Environmental Impact Assessment Manager (CEIA™) designation. This certification demonstrates your professional capability in managing EIA processes, environmental approvals, stakeholder engagement, environmental risk assessments, and regulator-ready EIS/EES reporting within Australia's complex regulatory environment.
- Sharpen your practical expertise through powerful Australian case studies, real-world EIA applications, and best practices in impact assessment, mitigation planning, Indigenous and community engagement, environmental monitoring, compliance management, and sustainable project development.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisers at [email protected] or call us at
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Accreditations
The Certified Australian Environmental Impact Assessment Manager (CEIA™) designation signifies advanced professional competency, recognizing your expertise in leading Environmental Impact Assessments and navigating Australia's complex environmental approvals, regulatory, and compliance framework with confidence and precision. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all members. The CEIA™ charter is a trademarked credential available exclusively to professionals who have completed and passed this program. The certification is governed and maintained by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, with more than 90,000 members worldwide, and is endorsed by leading associations and organizations across the globe.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD as adhering to Continuing Professional Principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
Australia is one of the most biodiversity-rich yet vulnerable nations on earth, with over 1,900 species listed as threatened under the EPBC framework. This significantly raises the stakes for impact assessments, as projects must rigorously evaluate Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES). Inadequate assessment or mitigation can trigger project refusals, legal challenges, or costly redesign — underscoring the high-stakes, high-precision nature of EIA decision-making.
This certified program is built to equip you with a commanding understanding of Australia's EIA framework, environmental approvals processes, and regulatory compliance requirements. You will build practical expertise across the full EIA lifecycle, including screening, scoping, baseline environmental studies, impact prediction, risk assessment, mitigation planning, stakeholder engagement, and the preparation of regulator-ready Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Effects Statements (EES). The program also dissects Australia's environmental legislative and regulatory framework — the interaction between federal and state approval pathways and the pivotal role of environmental governance in sustainable development.
Throughout the program, you will develop practical command in interpreting Australia's federal and state environmental legislation — including the EPBC Act — and managing environmental approvals, stakeholder expectations, Indigenous considerations, and sustainable development requirements. You will also gain practical mastery of mitigation hierarchy, public consultation, environmental auditing, Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), post-approval obligations, and emerging tools such as GIS, remote sensing, and climate change integration.
By the end of the program, you will be equipped to navigate Australia's complex environmental approval landscape with greater confidence and authority — improving regulatory compliance, reducing environmental and project risks, and driving sustainable project delivery across infrastructure, mining, energy, and urban development sectors.
On completing the program and passing the Chartered exam, you will attain the Certified Australian Environmental Impact Assessment Manager (CEIA™) designation. This globally recognized credential validates your expertise in leading EIA, navigating regulatory frameworks, and delivering scientifically robust, defensible environmental outcomes across complex projects. The CEIA™ designation elevates your professional credibility while strengthening your authority to lead high-impact environmental approvals, sustainability initiatives, and compliance management with confidence.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process
- Regulatory Framework Interpretation
- EPBC Act Compliance
- Screening & Scoping Analysis
- Terms of Reference (ToR) Development
- Baseline Study Design
- Environmental Data Collection
- Monitoring Program Design
- Impact Identification Techniques
- Impact Prediction Methods
- Statistical Impact Analysis
- Hypothesis Testing Application
- Environmental Risk Assessment
- Cumulative Impact Evaluation
- Indirect Impact Assessment
- GIS & Spatial Analysis
- Mitigation Strategy Development
- Alternatives Analysis
- Public Consultation Management
- EIS/EES Report Preparation
- Decision-Making in EIA
- Environmental Governance Practices
- Project Approval Strategy
- Environmental Risk Mitigation
- Sustainable Development Integration
- Climate Impact Integration
- Environmental Policy Application
- Multi-Disciplinary Coordination
- Impact Assessment Tools Application
- Environmental Due Diligence
Your Faculty Director
Dr. Candan Ulgen Desem is a highly respected Environmental Impact Assessment and sustainability specialist with more than 14 years of distinguished experience spanning academia, environmental research, and industry consulting. She serves as Lecturer and Subject Coordinator for Environmental Impact Assessment at The University of Melbourne, where she leads postgraduate teaching within the Master of Environmental Science program. In parallel, she is Senior Associate Geochemist at Tetra Tech Coffey, advising on complex infrastructure, mining, contaminated land, and urban development projects across Australia. Her expertise spans Environmental Impact Statements (EIS/EES), environmental auditing, contaminated site investigations, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Desem is widely recognized for her contributions to environmental science and sustainable development, including leading the development of the first Pb isotope regolith map of Australia — a milestone that has materially strengthened environmental risk assessment and contamination source attribution nationwide. She brings extensive experience supporting regulator-ready environmental approvals, impact prediction, and Environmental Performance Requirements, while contributing to independent audit and technical review panels for major projects.
Certified Australian Environmental Impact Assessment Manager (CEIA™) Program Agenda
Chartered Exam
At the end of the program, you will sit for a Chartered exam comprising 50 multiple choice questions. On passing, you will be accredited with the Certified Australian Environmental Impact Assessment Manager (CEIA™) designation.
- 98% of participants who have sat this exam have passed successfully. Nearly all professionals who complete our programs pass the test and attain their Certified Australian Environmental Impact Assessment Manager (CEIA™) designation.
- The exam has 50 multiple choice questions; you need to answer 25 out of 50 questions correctly to pass the exam.
- You can re-take the exam online as many times as you wish, with no additional charges for retakes.
- The program cost already includes the exam fees, so there are no additional charges for taking the exam.
If you encounter challenges in passing the exam, you can secure direct support from our team and faculty leader to help you succeed.
Certified Australian Environmental Impact Assessment Manager (CEIA™) Designation
On successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Certified Australian Environmental Impact Assessment Manager (CEIA™) designation, which may be added to your resume, CV, and other professional credentials. This industry-recognized certification carries lifelong validity.
Globally recognized and increasingly essential in today's regulatory landscape, this certification affirms your expertise in leading Environmental Impact Assessments, strengthening environmental governance frameworks, and delivering sustainable, compliant outcomes across complex Australian projects. Developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, the program content has been independently accredited by the CPD Certification Service as adhering to the highest standards of continuing professional principles.
Pricing & Registration
Australia
Dates: 2 - 4 Dec 2026
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 10:00am - 5:30pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 29 Sep 2026 | By 10 Nov 2026 | After 10 Nov 2026 | |
| Australia Delegates | AUD 2,595 | AUD 2,795 | AUD 2,895 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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Download our program brochure below. For any inquiries about this program, please contact our Program Advisor at [email protected] or call us at:
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
On Demand Learning
If you are unable to make it to this program due to the dates, you can also enroll into our program through our on-demand learning. Click on the link below to go to our on demand learning to discover how you can enroll into the program and earn your Charter or certificate through our on demand learning platform.
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