Certificate in Decarbonisation: Achieving Net Zero
Build essential insights into decarbonisation and lead your organisation to net zero. Join today to develop carbon literacy, understand climate impacts, and learn strategies to reduce your carbon footprint.
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100% online, self-paced
What you'll learn
Develop carbon literacy
Course Price​
€495
Course Duration
3 hours of core learning
Course Access
12 months of access
Course Curriculum Overview and Preview
- Leverage best practices to interpret your organisation’s carbon footprint
- Understand product life cycle assessment and product carbon footprinting
- Learn about key carbon targets for your decarbonisation plan
- Gain access to the Online Carbon Calculator and Ecological Footprint Calculator
- Stay informed on decarbonisation trends and apply reflective learning exercises
Pathway to Net Zero Emissions
As businesses worldwide prioritise decarbonisation, understanding how to achieve net-zero emissions is crucial. This course provides essential training on developing decarbonisation plans, exploring trends, and integrating carbon offsetting and credits.
Participants will also build carbon literacy, enabling them to grasp and communicate the complexities of carbon emissions and their impact. By mastering these strategies, organisations can make significant progress towards a sustainable future.
Course Curator:
Ben Craig
Director, Big Blue Mountains and Faculty, Institute of Sustainability Studies
Ben is an experienced sustainability consultant, having worked across sectors and industries with organisations of all sizes. He uses a skillset built from a decade of experience as a sustainable business entrepreneur.
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Who is this course ideal for?
- Sustainability Managers and Consultants: Professionals responsible for developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies in their organisations.
- Energy and Environmental Managers: Individuals managing energy usage and environmental policies within companies, focusing on carbon reduction.
- Business Leaders and Senior Executives: Decision-makers looking to align their companies with net-zero goals.
- Compliance Officers: Those tasked with ensuring that organisations meet regulatory requirements related to carbon emissions.
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Course Highlights
Explore key features of the Decarbonisation: Achieving Net Zero course
Short Course
3 hour course; ideal for busy working professionals
Flexible Learning
Self-paced online learning on your own time
Practical Tools
Access ready-to-use tools and templates for immediate application
Accessible
24/7 access to course materials all in one place
Expert Curators
Practical course, curated by industry experts
Live Masterclasses
Attend masterclasses for expert insights & interactions
Interactive Learning
Engage with course materials for an enhanced experience
Certified Course
Earn 3 CPD hours towards your professional learning
Expert Curators
Practical course, curated by industry experts
Live Masterclasses
Attend masterclasses for expert insights & interactions
Interactive Learning
Engage with course materials for an enhanced experience
Certified Course
Earn 3 CPD hours towards your professional learning
Course Highlights
Explore key features of the Decarbonisation: Achieving Net Zero course
Short Course
3 hour course; ideal for busy working professionals
Flexible Learning
Self-paced online learning on your own time
Practical Tools
Access ready-to-use tools for immediate application
Accessible
24/7 access to course materials all in one place
Expert Curators
Practical course, curated by industry experts
Live Masterclasses
Attend masterclasses for expert insights & interactions
Interactive Learning
Engage with course materials for an enhanced experience
Certified Course
Earn 3 CPD hours towards your professional learning
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Frequently Asked Questions
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There are no formal prerequisites for enrolling in the Decarbonisation: Achieving Net Zero course. However, a basic understanding of what are GHG emissions and their impacts will be beneficial. This course is designed for professionals from across sectors and industries who are eager to advance their skills in decarbonisation strategies and climate action.
The course is self-paced, allowing participants to complete the curriculum at their convenience. Typically, participants can complete the course within 3 to 5 hours, depending on their pace of learning.
You have 12 months’ access to the course materials and masterclasses. You can spread your self-paced learning accordingly.
Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a course completion certificate issued by the Institute of Sustainability Studies, which is also CPD-certified.