Frequently asked questions

  • Both courses run annually each January and during the summer.

    The seventh edition of The Sustainable Events Course and the third edition of The Advanced Sustainable Events Course both being on 30 July - enrolment is now open!

  • The courses run for 6 weeks. You will have access to the course materials for approximately five months.

  • The courses will be hosted on our virtual platform, and you can watch the lectures wherever you are in the world as they're all pre-recorded. Joining instructions are provided shortly before the courses begin.

  • Yes, the courses are accredited by the Continuous Professional Development Standards Office.

    You will receive a certificate of completion after finishing the course, regardless of whether you choose to submit the optional report (for The Sustainable Events Course) or test (for The Advanced Sustainable Events Course).

  • Both courses cost £695 + VAT per student.

    We offer discounted rates for freelancers, charities/non-profits - please contact Emily Roberts for more information: eroberts@ntmllc.com.

    If you are an isla member, please reach out to your isla account manager to redeem your exclusive isla member discount before registering (only for individual bookings).

    Or if you’re looking to make a group booking, we’re pleased to offer discounts for bookings of 2-3 (£605 + VAT pp), 4-8 (£576 + VAT pp), or 9+ (£546 + VAT pp). Your discount will automatically be applied at the checkout.

    You can pay via direct debit or credit card for all bookings. If you would like to pay via invoice, please contact Ross Barker: rbarker@ntmllc.com.

  • The courses are designed for event and meeting professionals from agencies, corporates, and associations, and suppliers including hotels, venues, and destinations.

    The Sustainable Events Course (formerly The Complete Sustainable Events Course) is an introductory course, for those beginning or in the early stages of their sustainability journey.

    If you have already taken part in The Sustainable Events Course or have an intermediate-advanced understanding of sustainability within the meetings and events industry, then The Advanced Sustainable Events Course is the one for you!

  • Yes, there are optional activities that you can participate in if you wish, such as quizzes and questionnaires.

    At the end of the 6 weeks, you will have the option of submitting a carbon report (for The Sustainable Events Course) or test (for The Advanced Sustainable Events Course), using your learnings from the course.

    As part of both courses, you will receive exclusive complimentary 6-month access to TRACE by isla to measure one event. TRACE helps you measure and minimise carbon at live, hybrid and digital events - so this will be particularly useful if you decided to submit the optional carbon report for The Sustainable Events Course.

    Anna and her team will review your report/test so you'll get helpful feedback and insights for your next event.

  • Yes, all sessions are pre-recorded and are available on-demand so that you can consume the course at your own pace. A new module for each course will be released each Wednesday at 10:00 BST, beginning on 30 July. You will have access to all course materials until the end of 2025.