The Greenhouse Gas Protocol offers multiple online learning solutions to get busy professionals up-to-speed on the world's most widely used GHG accounting standards.
Our courses are valuable for both experienced professionals and those just breaking into this emerging field. Learn about our course offerings to find out which one is right for you. Access the courses by clicking on a course description below.
GHG Protocol launched a new e-Learning platform on March 3, 2023.
The sunsetting platform was deactivated on June 30, 2023. Course materials in the sunsetting system are no longer accessible. To access course materials please log in on the new system: GHG Protocol Learning Management System (lambdastore.net)
Please note learner accounts will not automatically transfer to the new platform. Learners who have existing accounts will need to create a new account in the new platform.
| Course Name | Prerequisite | Live Instructor | Flexible Schedule | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Protocol Courses | ||||
| Corporate Standard Training Webinar (Note: Live sessions of this training are not scheduled at this time. A recording of a previous training is available at no cost.) | None | No | Yes | N/A |
| Scope 2 Recorded Webinar | Familiarity with the Corporate Standard | No | Yes | Free to access here $30 to register here to receive certificate of completion |
| Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard E-Learning | Familiarity with the Corporate Standard | No | Yes | $325 |
| Product Life Cycle Standard E-Learning | None | No | Yes | $325 |
| Policy and Action Standard E-Learning (English, Spanish, French) | None | No | Yes | $100 |
| Mitigation Goal Standard E-Learning (English, Spanish, French) | None | No | Yes | $100 |
| Partner Developed Courses | ||||
| Designing MRV Systems for Entity-Level Greenhouse Gas Emissions | None | No | Yes | Free |
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