Environmental qualifications in demand

Figures from examination body NEBOSH show that increasing numbers of people are seeking an environmental management qualification.

NEBOSH revealed that in the last two years the number of people registering to take its Environmental Management qualifications had more than doubled. In 2009, around 1100 people registered for a NEBOSH environmental qualification. Last year, the number of registrations rose to almost 2200. Registrations so far in 2011 indicate a further rise this year to around 2700, an increase of almost 150% on 2009.