Course in Greenwashing and Ethics in Sustainability Regulations
Online 300 h course in greenwashing and ethics in sustainability regulations. 6 modules covering Directive (EU) 2024/825 (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition), Directive 2005/29/EC (unfair commercial practices) and SimaPro. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Greenwashing and Ethics in Sustainability Regulations — studying from South Africa
Regulation, safety and homologation skills are essential across South African industry, from road vehicles and aviation to energy and mining. Engineers must demonstrate compliance with national standards set by the South African Bureau of Standards and sector regulators. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety analysis is applied in infrastructure, rail, energy and manufacturing projects. Specialists support certification, type approval and risk assessment for both local and export markets.
Fees for South Africa: R 8 340 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any South African body. Homologation and standards work in South Africa involves the SABS and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), while ECSA handles engineering registration. Whether a SEIUM qualification is recognised is for employers or these bodies to decide, so check beforehand.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in regulation, safety and RAMS roles?
Employers in automotive, rail, energy and industrial sectors value RAMS and compliance expertise, often tied to recognised certifications and experience. A private qualification may strengthen your profile but will not replace formal requirements. Its value depends on each employer's preference, so ask hiring managers how they would assess it.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
Yes, the programme is delivered fully online in English, so you can study from South Africa without a student visa. Master's programmes require 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments and employer sponsorship is possible. Confirm time-zone and weekly workload expectations with SEIUM before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the most common greenwashing practices in corporate communication.
Interpret the obligations of Directive (EU) 2024/825 on environmental claims.
Assess the robustness of the technical evidence supporting an environmental claim.
Apply ISO 14021 and ISO 14067 to the verification of environmental declarations.
Relate the European taxonomy and the CSRD to the consistency of sustainability reporting.
Design governance and ethical control mechanisms for environmental communication.
Develop an anti-greenwashing programme for a real organisation.
Who it's for
- Corporate sustainability consultant who wishes to specialise in Greenwashing and Ethics in Sustainability Regulations.
- ESG compliance manager who wishes to specialise in Greenwashing and Ethics in Sustainability Regulations.
- Sustainability report auditor who wishes to specialise in Greenwashing and Ethics in Sustainability Regulations.
- Environmental communication specialist who wishes to specialise in Greenwashing and Ethics in Sustainability Regulations.
- European taxonomy analyst who wishes to specialise in Greenwashing and Ethics in Sustainability Regulations.
- Corporate ethics and governance adviser who wishes to specialise in Greenwashing and Ethics in Sustainability Regulations.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter sustainability consulting.
What you'll work with
- Directive (EU) 2024/825 (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition)
- Directive 2005/29/EC (unfair commercial practices)
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (taxonomy of sustainable activities)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (SFDR)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD)
- ISO 14021 (self-declared environmental claims)
- ISO 14024 (Type I ecolabelling)
- ISO 14067 (carbon footprint of products)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Types of environmental claims for products and companies1.2From green marketing to greenwashing1.3Taxonomy of misleading practices: the seven sins1.4Generic claims: eco-friendly, green, neutral1.5Carbon offsetting and climate neutrality1.6ISO Type I, II and III labels1.7Self-declarations under ISO 140211.8Impact on consumers and investors1.9Greenhushing and reputational risk1.10Case study: analysis of a manufacturer's claims
2.1Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair commercial practices2.2Directive (EU) 2024/825 on empowering the consumer2.3Proposal for a Directive on green claims2.4Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/8522.5CSRD and ESRS reporting standards2.6SFDR and classification of Article 8 and 9 funds2.7Ecodesign Regulation and digital product passport2.8EU Ecolabel2.9Guidance from consumer and competition authorities2.10Workshop: regulatory map of a green claim
3.1Life cycle assessment according to ISO 14040/140443.2Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)3.3Environmental Product Declarations (EN 15804)3.4ISO 14067 carbon footprint and the GHG Protocol3.5Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions3.6Verifiable recycled content and recyclability3.7Carbon credits: quality and permanence3.8Science-based targets (SBTi)3.9Third-party verification and accreditation3.10Laboratory: auditing a carbon footprint
4.1Ethical theories applied to corporate communication4.2Conflicts of interest in certification4.3The engineer's responsibility for environmental data4.4Double materiality and due diligence4.5Sustainability committees and internal control4.6Whistleblowing channels and whistleblower protection4.7Professional codes of ethics4.8Transparency versus trade secrecy4.9Risks of bias in ESG metrics4.10Case study: an ethical dilemma in a sustainability report
5.1Climate litigation and relevant cases5.2Penalties imposed by consumer authorities5.3Decisions of advertising self-regulatory bodies5.4ESMA and CNMV supervision of sustainable finance5.5Directors' liability5.6Public rectification and corrective measures5.7Supplier due diligence (CSDDD)5.8Prevention: prior review of campaigns5.9Early warning indicators of greenwashing5.10Practical exercise: opinion on an advertising campaign
6.1Selection of company or product6.2Inventory of environmental claims6.3Applicable regulatory analysis6.4Review of technical evidence6.5Detection of risks and gaps6.6Proposal of corrected claims6.7Internal validation procedure6.8Responsible communication plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SimaPro, openLCA, advanced Excel, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for auditing environmental claims, reviewing sustainability reports, and analysing litigation and penalty cases. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the most common greenwashing practices in corporate communication.
Interpret the obligations of Directive (EU) 2024/825 on environmental claims.
Assess the robustness of the technical evidence supporting an environmental claim.
Apply ISO 14021 and ISO 14067 to the verification of environmental declarations.
Relate the European taxonomy and the CSRD to the consistency of sustainability reporting.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. This amounts to an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SimaPro, openLCA, advanced Excel and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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