The following training and capacity-building courses are exclusively available to FEE member organisations, programme National Operators and Green Key auditors. 

The course is meant as a detailed introduction to the Blue Flag programme. 

It provides a reference regarding the fundamentals of the Blue Flag programme, familiarises the user with the Blue Flag criteria, showcases the functionalities of the Blue Flag PODIO database system, and introduces National Operators to Blue Flag processes, such as the International Evaluation, National Control Visits and NOMs. 

Time Required: 8 - 10 Hours

Target Group: Blue Flag National Operators

Please, note that this course is only available for Blue Flag National Operators. Contact alessandro@fee.global to receive the enrolment key and start the course!

In this course you will learn how to conduct control visits on a Blue Flag awarded beach, tourism boat or marina.

Time Required: 4 - 8 Hours

Target Group: Blue Flag International Controllers

Please, note that this course is only available for Blue Flag International Controllers. Contact alessandro@fee.global to receive the enrolment key and start the course!


In this course, you will learn about the Eco-Schools Seven-Step Methodology and understand it as an approach of Project Based Learning (PBL).

If you are already familiar with PBL, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to incorporate what you already know about PBL into your work with the Seven Steps. If you are new to PBL, this course will introduce you to key concepts of PBL and at the same time show you how to apply this knowledge to your teaching practices through the Seven Steps Framework.

You will hear from experienced members of the FEE Network that all have valuable insights into the processes involved with implementing the Seven Steps, working with PBL and most importantly teaching children about Sustainability and the Environment. 

The aim of this course is to inspire you in implementing the Seven Steps Methodology.

Time Required: 25-30 Hours

Target Group: Teachers in primary and secondary education and National Operators of Eco-Schools


Course rating: 5.0(1)

This course is designed for third-party auditors from certification bodies that would like to become certified auditors for the Green Key programme. 

By completion of the course, you are allowed to conduct on-site audits in Green Key establishments that are not located in a country with a national Green Key office. The course will take 3-4 hours to complete.

Course rating: 5.0(1)

The course will give you all the necessary information and tools to run the Learning About Forests (LEAF) programme effectively on a national level and as part of a global network. It is a requirement for all new LEAF National Operators to complete this course and it is also highly recommended for current National Operators.  

Time Required:  6-8 Hours  

Target Group: National Operators

This course was created for both old and new National Operators and presents all the necessary information and tools to run the Young Reporters for the Environment programme at national level as part of a global network. 

Time Required: 4-6 Hours   

Target Group: National Operators