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

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The ISO 14044:2006 — LCA Practitioner Training Course is designed to help participants understand and practice the complete Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) process according to international standards of ISO 14044:2006.

Specific objectives:

• Enhance knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Deep understanding of concepts, principles, structure and requirements of ISO 14044:2006 and ISO 14040 standards
• Equip practical LCA skills: Participants master methods for building LCA models, collecting life cycle data, analyzing environmental impacts and interpreting results
• Support organizations in achieving certification and sustainability reporting: Help businesses meet customer requirements, RED II certification, ESG, or sustainable development programs
• Develop professional competency: Provide a solid foundation for environmental professionals, sustainability consultants, production engineers, R&D, and supply chain managers to become international LCA experts

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

This course is suitable for:

• Officers and specialists responsible for environment, sustainability or international standard compliance
• R&D, production, supply chain staff, or quality management (QA/QC)
• ISO, ESG, Carbon Footprint consultants, and middle-to-senior level managers
• Individuals aspiring to become LCA Practitioners / LCA Experts, capable of conducting and reporting life cycle assessments according to ISO standards

PROGRAM CONTENT

1. Overview of LCA and ISO 14040 — 14044 Standards

• History, purpose and role of LCA in environmental management
• Structure, scope and basic principles of ISO 14044:2006
• Connection with programs such as EPD, Carbon Footprint, RED II, ESG

2. Step 1: Goal & Scope Definition

• Define Functional Unit and system boundaries
• Select methods, assumptions and evaluation criteria
• Identify result users and research purpose (internal/external)

3. Step 2: Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Analysis

• Collect input-output data (raw materials, energy, emissions)
• Analyze production processes, transportation, use and end-of-life treatment
• Check data completeness, consistency and reliability

4. Step 3: Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)

• Select impact categories (climate change, water pollution, energy consumption, etc.)
• Assign LCI results to impact categories
• Classification, characterization, normalization and (if applicable) weighting

5. Step 4: Interpretation & Reporting

• Analyze sensitivity, uncertainty and consistency
• Identify hotspots in the value chain
• Provide recommendations and environmental improvement strategies

6. LCA Model Building Practice (Practical Workshop)

• Apply popular LCA software (SimaPro, OpenLCA, Gabi or Excel)
• Analyze real data from business products/processes
• Prepare reports and present research results

7. End-of-Course Assessment & Special Topics Discussion

• Multiple-choice test and case study
• Guidance on preparing LCA reports for product declarations or certification

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The course is designed using blended learning methods combining theory, real-world scenarios and simulation practice:

• In-depth lectures from international experts on ISO 14044 and LCA
• Group discussions, analysis of real examples in manufacturing, energy, and supply chains
• Step-by-step LCA simulation practice using software tools and spreadsheets
• Detailed guidance for each stage and personalized feedback from instructors
• End-of-course test to assess competency and award international certification

OUTCOMES AFTER COURSE COMPLETION

After completing the course, participants will:

• Clearly understand the structure, requirements and principles of ISO 14044:2006
• Be capable of independently building and implementing LCA projects for products or processes
• Analyze and evaluate environmental impacts across the entire life cycle chain
• Apply LCA results to sustainability reports, certifications and EPDs

Enhance presentation, reporting and persuasion skills in environmental projects

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