Air Quality Literacy Training

Are you interested in learning more about air quality in the West Midlands?

We've created the Air Quality Literacy training for local councillors and Local Authority Officers to understand more about air quality in our region.

The training has been created by the WMCA with contribution from WM-Air, funded by Defra's Clean Air Grant.

The training has been certified by the CPD Certification Service.

What's included in the course?

The course is split into three e-learning modules, that you can complete at your own pace covering;

Module 1 - Introduction to air quality

Common air pollutants
Health Impacts
Air pollution and inequality

Module 2 - Air quality at a regional and local level

Regulations and standards
What is happening locally
Monitoring
Air quality and net zero

Module 3 - How we can improve air quality and the benefits of clean air

Air quality planning and policy
Community engagement and communications
Case studies

Assessment

Once you have completed the three modules, you can take the assessment. You must achieve 28 points out of 45 in order to pass. You can retake the assessment at any time.

How long will the course take?

You can complete each module at your own pace, in your own time. The time to complete each module will be around 30 minutes. Some learners may be quicker and other's may take longer.

Please note that your progress will not be saved. We recommend that you complete one module in one sitting, as closing the browser or refreshing your page will lose your progress.

What do I achieve upon completing the course?

Once you have completed the three e-learning modules and passed the assessment, you will be issued with an Air Quality Literate digital badge, that you can display in your email signature or via LinkedIn.

You will also receive a certificate from the CPD Certification Service and can use the hours towards your CPD portfolio or system.

Access the training:

Module 1

Access Module 1 - Introduction to Air Quality

Module 2

Access module 2 - Air Quality at a regional and local level

Module 3

Access Module 3 - How we can improve air quality and the benefits of clean air

Air Quality Assessment

Once you have completed all 3 modules, please click here to open the assessment.

Training Feedback Survey

We would appreciate any comments you have from completing the course. Please complete the short feedback survey.

If you have any questions, please get in touch at environment@wmca.org.uk.