ISO STANDARD 14044:2006 — LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA) — AWARENESS COURSE

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The ISO 14044:2006 — Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Awareness Course is designed to help participants understand the core principles, structure, and requirements of the ISO 14044:2006 standard, thereby enhancing awareness and knowledge of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool in environmental management and sustainable development.

Specific objectives:

• Understand the concept and role of LCA: Grasp the significance of LCA in measuring and minimizing the environmental impact of products, processes, and services
• Master the basic requirements of ISO 14044:2006: Understand the structure, content, and relationships between the main steps of LCA
• Enhance awareness of practical applications: Understand how LCA supports businesses in achieving sustainable development goals, environmental certification, and ESG reporting
• Strengthen foundational knowledge: Prepare participants for next steps to join advanced courses such as “LCA Practitioner Course” or advanced environmental impact analysis programs

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

This course is suitable for:

• Staff and managers responsible for environment, sustainable development, or ISO 14000 systems
• Technical officers, R&D staff, QA/QC, or supply chain management
• Businesses wishing to implement product life cycle reporting (LCA, EPD, Carbon Footprint)
• Individuals wanting to learn the basics of ISO 14044 and LCA tools before participating in advanced practical courses

PROGRAM CONTENT

1. Overview of LCA and ISO 14040 — 14044 Standards

• Overview of the “product life cycle” concept
• Role of LCA in environmental management, green product strategy, ESG
• Structure and basic principles of ISO 14040 & 14044 standards

2. Main Stages of LCA (according to ISO 14044:2006)

• Stage 1: Goal & Scope Definition
• Stage 2: Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Analysis
• Stage 3: Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)
• Stage 4: Interpretation & Reporting

3. LCA Applications in Business

• LCA in sustainable product design (Eco-design)
• Using LCA in product declarations (EPD), Carbon Footprint and ESG reporting
• Relationship between LCA, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and other environmental standards

4. Real-World Case Studies

• Introduction to real LCA examples in manufacturing, agriculture, and energy
• Simple analysis of input and output data to identify key impact points

5. Discussion and Course Summary

• Q&A with instructors and experts
• Reference materials guidance and career development directions in the LCA field

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The course is delivered with modern methods, combining theoretical presentations, practical examples, and group interaction, making it easy for participants to understand and apply:

• Visual presentations through images, diagrams and real examples
• Group discussions and direct Q&A with experts
• Bilingual learning materials (English — Vietnamese) following international standards
• Can be organized online or onsite depending on business needs

OUTCOMES AFTER COURSE COMPLETION

After completing the course, participants will:

• Clearly understand the role and benefits of LCA in environmental management and sustainable development
• Master the structure, scope and main content of ISO 14044:2006
• Identify the main stages of the LCA process and the purpose of each step
• Enhance awareness of environmental impacts of products and supply chains

Be able to participate effectively in LCA projects within organizations or businesses

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