RWTH Certificate Courses
Carbon Minds will teach you the fundamentals of LCA, and how to apply the OpenLCA software, at RWTH Aachen University.
Over five days of in-person sessions on the RWTH Aachen University campus, you will learn through expert lectures and by independently conducting an LCA study how to evaluate analysis results and assess improvement potentials. Your newfound knowledge will be complemented with an introduction to the OpenLCA software, including a practical exercise. On the final day of the course, you will complete an examination in the form of a group LCA project, followed by a presentation of your findings.
Essential Information
- 20 participants
- In-Person
- no existing knowledge required
- 3,200 € (incl. lunch, course materials & supporting program)
- RWTH University Aachen
- 5 Days
What you learn
Learn to
Evaluate
Interpret and critically evaluate both your own studies and those of your competitors and suppliers.
Communicate
Grasp the fundamentals of LCA theory to develop confidence in how you communicate internally and externally.
Strengthen trust
Understand the different standards, ensure trust by complying with the common industry standards in your future work and communicate business value.
Course content & schedule
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 1
Introduction
Phase 1 & 2 of Life Cycle Assessment
- Introduction & expectations
- Life Cycle Assesment: introduction & application fields
Phase 1 & 2 of Life Cycle Assessment
- Phase 1: Goal & Scope Definition
- Phase 2: Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Theoretical background for data collection, building of an LCI model, software tools & databases
Day 2
Phase 3 & 4 of Life Cycle Assessment
Introduction to LCA software
- Phase 3: Life Cycle Impact Assessment Overview on and computation of environmental impacts based on LCI results
- Phase 4: Interpretation and Sensitivity
- Interpretation and communication of Life Cycle Assessment results
Introduction to LCA software
- Modelling course: LCI
- Modelling course: Allocation
- Modelling course: Life Cycle Impact Assesment
Day 3
Decision-making
Modeling course: case study
- Specific industrial production process
- Portrayal and implementation of LCA in industrial processes of decision-making and introduction to the case study
Modeling course: case study
- Conducting an industryrelated LCA case study
- Example industries:
- Recycling
- Petrol
- Food
- Transport
- Energy
Day 4
Examination case study
- Independent LCA study
- Comprehensive communication of LCA results both within the company and towards stakeholders
- Group work: preparation for final presentation
Day 5
Prospects of LCA
Examination and awarding of certificates
- Prospects of LCA
- Wrap-up LCA
Examination and awarding of certificates
- Examination (group presentations)
- Feedback and Awarding of Certificates
Discover who our course is perfect for
This course is designed for anyone interested in engaging with the topic of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
Our Suggestion: We recommend the participation of employees from various specialized departments. This includes IT, Marketing, Sales, Production, Sustainability Management, Management, and Research & Development.
