Master the Tools for Environmental Sustainability Assessment
As businesses and organisations face increasing pressure to demonstrate environmental responsibility and supply chain transparency, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has become an essential tool for credible sustainability decision-making. LCA enables you to quantify the environmental impacts of products, processes, and services across their entire life cycle - from raw material extraction through production, use, and end-of-life disposal.
At NRI, we offer two complementary courses designed to build your LCA expertise, whether you are just starting out or ready to apply these skills in practice.
Our LCA Training Pathway
New to LCA?
Start with our Introduction to Fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment, a flexible, self-paced online course that guides you through the ISO standards-based LCA framework using structured video lessons, practical case studies, and interactive activities. No prior experience required.
Ready for practical application?
Progress to our Hands-on Training on Fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment, where you will build and analyse LCA models using professional software tools. This practice-oriented course is available online or in-person.
Both courses are grounded in ISO methodology and designed by sustainability experts at the Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich. Whether you are a sustainability professional, researcher, product developer, or policy maker, these courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills to assess environmental footprints and support evidence-based sustainability decisions.
Our LCA Courses
Explore our courses below to find the right starting point for your LCA journey.
Introduction to Fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Building Core Skills for Environmental Sustainability Assessment
This course is an ideal starting point for anyone beginning their journey into sustainability analysis and sustainable decision-making.
What to expect:
- Learn at your own pace - 100% flexible
- Structured video lessons for a guided walkthrough
- Downloadable reading materials, activity sheets, and quizzes
Skills you'll develop:
- Life cycle thinking
- Environmental impact assessment
- Use of LCA software
Prior Experience: No prior experience required; familiarity with environmental sustainability concepts may enhance the learning experience.
Hands-on Training on Fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
From Theory to Practice: Software-Based LCA Training
This hands-on course teaches you how to build and analyse LCA models using leading LCA software through structured, ISO methodology-aligned practical exercises.
What to expect:
- Interactive practical sessions
- Group discussions
- Guided modelling tasks and readings
Skills you'll develop:
- Life cycle thinking
- Practical proficiency with LCA modelling software
- Data analysis, LCA results interpretation and communication
Prior Experience: Introductory knowledge of LCA is useful but not essential.
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