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!


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