Amazon Career Choice Training
Kickstart a rewarding green career with ACBI and Amazon Career Choice
Learn in demand sustainability skills by studying a Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management with ACBI – all covered by your Amazon Career Choice benefit. This course will empower you to analyse and improve an organisations’ environmental impact.
About the Australian College of Business Intelligence
The Australian College of Business Intelligence (ACBI) is a trusted training provider who has been helping students succeed for over 12 years. ACBI offers nationally recognised qualifications and is registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA); the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector. When you complete a qualification with ACBI, you’lljoin over 4,500 graduates (and counting).
Our courses are future focused. They’re designed to build practical, job-ready skills that will prepare you for the evolving world of work. With flexible study arrangements, ACBI students can study online or attend their classes on campus in Sydney.
Students benefit from industry-aligned training, provided by trainers who work actively in their industry. Weekly, online support sessions with trainers help our online students stay on track with their learning and provide real-world insight into their area of study.
ACBI’s Partnership With Amazon
ACBI is proud to partner with Amazon through the Amazon Career Choice program to deliver training focused on sustainability and emerging green skills. We’ve teamed up to offer ACBI’s Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management. This collaboration supports Amazon employees in building future-ready capabilities that contribute to more sustainable workplaces and communities.
Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management
What you will study
Over the course of this qualification, you’ll build your ability to evaluate and reduce an organisation’s environmental impact.
You’ll learn how to calculate a business’ carbon footprint as well as how to assess its waste, energy efficiency and work practices. You’ll also discover how to create waste management plans, carbon reduction strategies and energy efficiency plans. Alongside this, you’ll develop your ability to analyse environmental risks and plan how to manage them, as well as to investigate and introduce more sustainable work practices.
By studying the Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management, you’ll also build your knowledge of important environmental concepts. You’ll learn how Australia’s key emission sources and energy systems work. And you’ll gain an understanding of major Australian and global sustainability rating tools and how their categories and credits are applied in practice.
As part of this qualification, you’ll also develop you understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and what Australian businesses must do to comply them. Building your skills in Work Health and Safety (WHS) can open doors to jobs in the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) space.
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Key benefits of studying this course
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification to help you kickstart your career in sustainability
- Be empowered to help organisations plan and implement sustainability initiatives
- Gain industry-ready skills in environmental management and sustainability that employers want
- Be equipped with in-demand environmental skills that you can apply across a range of different industries and organisations
- Develop skills in Work Health and Safety (WHS) that can open doors to jobs in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) space
- Future-proof your career – demand for green skills is predicted to outstrip supply into 2030 and beyond
Units of competency in this course
As part of the Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management, you’ll study eight units of competency. You can think of each unit of competency as being a different subject. Each unit will build your skills and knowledge in a valuable area of sustainability.
When can I start and finish studying?
ACBI offers intakes that start at the beginning of each month. This Certificate IV program has designed to be completed within 1 year.
When you study with ACBI, you’ll enjoy a flexible, 100% online study format. This means that you’ll receive a 12-month study plan when you start your course and you’ll have the flexibility to work through your learning and assessment materials in your own time. Depending on your work and life commitments, you may be able to finish your Certificate IV in less than 12 months. For example, some of ACBI’s graduates have completed their Certificate IV qualification in nine months or less.
| Upcoming intake | Enrolment date | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Apply by 27 March 2026 | 1 April 2026 | 30 March 2027 (or sooner)* |
| May 2026 | Apply by 28 April 2026 | 1 May 2026 | 30 April 2027 (or sooner)* |
| June 2026 | Apply by 28 May 2026 | 1 June 2026 | 31 May 2027 (or sooner)* |
| July 2026 | Apply by 26 June 2026 | 1 July 2026 | 30 June 2027 (or sooner)* |
| August 2026 | Apply by 26 July 2026 | 1 August 2026 | 31 July 2027 (or sooner)* |
| September 2026 | Apply by 28 August 2026 | 1 September 2026 | 31 August 2027 (or sooner)* |
| October 2026 | Apply by 25 September 2026 | 1 October 2026 | 30 September 2027 (or sooner)* |
| November 2026 | Apply by 28 October 2026 | 1 November 2026 | 31 October 2027 (or sooner)* |
| December 2026 | Apply by 27 November 2026 | 1 December 2026 | 30 November 2027 (or sooner)* |
How can I study this course?
The program is delivered 100% online, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere while balancing your work and life commitments. You’ll have access to weekly live online support sessions with your trainer. These are designed to help you stay on track with your assessments as well as allow you to ask questions in real time and receive personalised learning support as you progress through the course.
Learning outcomes
- Calculate an organisation’s carbon footprint and create carbon minimisation strategies
- Understand key factors and energy sources that contribute to Australia’s carbon emissions
- Assess and categorise an organisation’s waste
- Develop waste management and energy efficiency plans
- Understand leading global and Australian sustainability rating tools, including their categories and credits
- Investigate and implement improved sustainable work practices for your organisation
- Analyse environmental risks and develop strategies to manage them
- Comprehend Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws and what Australian businesses need to do to comply with them
Course prerequisites
This program has no formal entry prerequisites, making it accessible to Amazon team members from a wide range of roles and backgrounds. Whether you are new to sustainability or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, you can enrol and build practical, job-ready green skills without needing prior study in this area.
Entry requirements
- Have completed Australian Year 10 (or equivalent)
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Have technological literacy (ability to use and access a computer with word processing applications)
You will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection in order to complete this qualification.
Note: You may also have an initial interview to assess your individual learning needs and your language, literacyand numeracy skills.
Course costs
Amazon employees participating through the Career Choice program are encouraged to confirm that they have sufficient funding available for their selected course. Tuition fees for ACBI’s Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management are covered through Amazon’s Career Choice benefits, up to the remaining budget available for the year.
Before enrolling, please check your current Career Choice balance by logging in to the A to Z portal. This will help ensure you have adequate funding for the full duration of your studies with ACBI.
What career development support will be provided?
Professional Development for our students
ACBI offers regular, intensive development sessions throughout the year, designed to help learners build real-world professional and job-seeking skills. These interactive workshops cover essentials such as resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, public speaking, and confidence building. They’ll support your professional growth, job searches and ongoing career development.
In partnership with the Digital Tech Academy
This course has been developed in partnership with Digital Tech Academy, ACBI’s industry collaborator in designing accredited, future-forward courses. Together, we combine practical sustainability expertise with innovative course design to ensure the qualification is aligned with real workplace needs and emerging industry standards.
How to apply
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Firstly, submit your application to study this qualification using ACBI’s online application form.*
*Note: Step 1 must be completed before applying to Amazon Career Choice.
Once accepted, we’ll send you a confirmation code.
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Next, navigate to Career Choice in A to Z
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Under “Your Resources,” select “Explore educational centers and programs.”
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Find your school and program
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Click “Request tuition payment” to begin the payment request process. Once submitted, the payment request will be sent to the school for approval. If approved, Amazon pays your school directly!
Need assistance with Amazon Career Choice?
For any questions about the Amazon Career Choice program, employees can contact My HR Live Support directly through the My HR Live Support portal.
Have questions about ACBI or this course?
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