Hi Adam, Good question....... Looking at the IEMA Associate Entry Exam Specification, I would say that it possibly was, but I don't think that it is intended to be by IEMA. I have done both the NEBOSH Env Cert (3) and Env Diploma (6), and I can remember covering most of the ground defined in the current IEMA Exam at Cert level. But check out the syllabuses for both to be sure; the devil is in the detail and depth, but there's not too much of that on the IEMA spec. Something that may sway your study decision somewhat further down the track (if that's where you want to go) is the fact that IEMA no longer recognise the NEBOSH Env Diploma when awarding AIEMA. This is because they now offer their own exam and obviously want to encourage people to do that one.....and make themselves some money into the bargain, as this is a relatively recent development by them. So clearly IEMA intend their Associate exam to be of a higher level than 3, but it is hard to see that with the limited detail in their specification (check that against the NEBOSH Env Diploma). Hope this helps.

If you choose to do IEMA, do not do distance learning, i regret it so much, I had great intentions of getting it done and dusted in 6m, but I am 1 1/2 years in and still not done (Granted I took time off to have a baby), but my motivation is not there in the evenings getting in for work. If you can, do it in a block course and be done with it.