The online LCA course is full of practice exercises and also includes a hands-on project to consolidate the learning. It is hosted on the Hotmart platform and can be started and accessed remotely, at any time. Classes last around 30 minutes each. It is a great way to learn more about the Life Cycle Assessment technique at an introductory level. Learn to interpret and conduct a study in accordance with the ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards!
Objectives of the online LCA course
- Provide participants with an overview of the concepts and fundamentals of industrial ecology
- Train participants in the basic theoretical aspects of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Guide participants in interpreting and conducting LCA studies
Content of the online LCA course
Week 1: Introduction to industrial ecology
Week 2: Introduction to cleaner production (P+L)
Week 3: Overview of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Goal and scope definition I
Week 4: Goal and scope definition II and III
Week 5: Inventory analysis I and II
Week 6: Life Cycle Impact Assessment I and II
Week 7: Life Cycle Interpretation I and II
Week 8: Completion of the Practical Project
