• Registration Deadline: 10/03/2026
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Cost: Fully Funded for eligible companies. (By Uisce Éireann and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet)
  • Delivery: Online (Tutor-led)
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Programme Overview

Uisce Éireann is running a water stewardship training programme in partnership with the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet. The programme supports business customers with training on how to lower water consumption and reduce operating costs while also protecting the environment.

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Programme Benefits

Reduce Water Use

Reduce Water Use

Training on water conservation and quick wins at your site to drive behavioural change

Monetary Cost Savings

Monetary Cost Savings

Understand and visualise your site’s water lifecycle to reduce operating costs

Reputational Benefits

Reputational Benefits

Accepted under Bord Bia’s Origin Green Scheme and accredited by UL

Protect The Environment

Protect the Environment

Add the latest cutting edge green credential to hit your sustainability targets

Learning Experience

Online Learning

Module 1 – Introduction to Water Stewardship
Module 2 – Water Mapping of your Business
Module 3 Water Conservation and Quicks Wins at your Site
Module 4 – Developing Strategy and an Action Plan

Workshop Webinars

Online mentoring and support workshops for the development of your water charter as well as providing peer to peer learning opportunities.

Developing a Water Charter for your Site

All participants will prepare a Water Charter for their facility. The charter will capture the business case for action, the site’s water map, water saving opportunities and an agreed action plan.

Who is this Programme for?

The Certified Water Steward programme aims to support Irish businesses who use > 10,000 m3 of public supply per annum and is aimed at those responsible for water management within their company. The programme has the dual target of developing trainee skills at an individual level and delivering tangible impacts at the site level.

Registration Deadline: March 10th 2026

Duration: 8 Weeks

Delivery: Online

Cost: Fully funded by Uisce Éireann and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet subject to Uisce Éireann approval

Qualification: Accredited by the University of Limerick

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ESF+ Funding

Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet is co-funding places on this programme through ESF+ funding.

  • Funded places are limited and can only be granted to eligible learners, subject to availability. To be eligible, you must:
    • Be employed in the private sector in Republic of Ireland
    • You must complete the required ESF+ Profile Form (used to collect essential participant information required for ESF+ (European Social Fund Plus) funding compliance).
Participant Contact:
With ESF+ funding, there is a requirement for regular contact between you and Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet, participants will be contacted at three key points:
  • Before the course begins (To complete the required ESF+ Profile Form)
  • Within four weeks after course completion (For feedback, progress and status reporting)
  • Six months following the course (For progress and status reporting)
Your timely participation at all stages is essential to maintain eligibility.
 
Registration and Access Requirements:
Once your registration on the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet website is received and your eligibility is verified, you will receive one item via email:
  1. A Microsoft ESF+ Forms Profile form
This must be completed in order to gain access to the course.
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Client Testimonials

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“We are delighted to be the first pharmaceutical manufacturer in Ireland to participate in Uisce Éireann’s Certified Water Steward Programme.”

Audrey Kelleher

GE Healthcare

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“The programme is the perfect first step on the water conservation and stewardship journey.”

Ian Ryan

Wyeth Nutrition

 

This Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet programme is cofunded by the Government of Ireland, the European Union, and network companies. www.eufunds.ie