Standard Rate: £4,495 + VAT per participant
Duration: 4 days (Monday-Thursday)
Time: 09:00 – 16:30 daily
Format: Intensive in-person training with hands-on workshops
Locations: Newcastle, Edinburgh, or London (can be in other locations if travel expenses for all trainers are covered)
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants
For Dates & Registration: Email info@decerna.co.uk
Master Life Cycle Assessment Through Intensive Hands-On Training
This comprehensive four-day programme takes participants from LCA fundamentals to practical openLCA competency. Building on Decerna’s proven training approach successfully delivered to academic institutions and industry, this course emphasises hands-on skill development over theoretical overview.
Programme Structure
Day 1: LCA Fundamentals
- Life Cycle Assessment methodology and core concepts
- ISO 14040/14044 standards framework
- System boundaries and functional units
- Life Cycle Inventory analysis and data collection
- Impact assessment methods overview
- Introduction to databases and software options
- Applications across different sectors
Days 2-4: Intensive openLCA Training
- Software installation and setup procedures
- Database acquisition and import from various sources
- Building a complete example model step-by-step
- Advanced functionality including:
- Waste flows and allocation methods
- Parameterisation and switches
- Scenario development and comparison
- Sensitivity analysis techniques
- Data quality assessment using pedigree matrices
- IPC connectivity for external tool integration
- Python coding for automated workflows
- Collaboration server demonstration for team projects
- Individual project development tailored to each participant
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants will complete the course with:
- Foundational LCA knowledge – solid understanding of methodology and ISO standards
- Practical openLCA skills – ability to build and analyse models independently
- Hands-on experience – work through complete LCA examples during training
- Individual project framework – tailored model relevant to your sector
- Collaboration capabilities – understand version control and team-based assessment
Who Should Attend
This training is designed for professionals who need to:
- Understand LCA methodology for sustainability initiatives
- Build in-house capability for environmental assessments
- Work more effectively with LCA consultants and interpret their reports
- Incorporate life cycle thinking into product development
- Support sustainability reporting with quantitative analysis
- Develop skills for future specialised applications
Practical Focus
Unlike theoretical courses, this programme emphasises practical implementation:
- Four days of hands-on software training
- Build complete working models during the course
- Learn through doing, not just listening
- Individual support for specific applications
- Take away example models and templates
Your Expert Trainers
Led by Decerna’s experienced LCA team including Dr Tom Bradley (Technical Director), Jonathan Forbes, and Tia Morgan. With over a decade conducting LCA studies across multiple sectors, our trainers bring practical insights from real project experience.
What’s Included
- Four full days of expert instruction
- Comprehensive course materials and reference guides
- Access to example models and templates
- Software installation support
- Database access guidance
- 30 days post-course technical support
- Certificate of completion
- Lunch and refreshments daily
Investment in Capability
This intensive programme provides the foundation for developing in-house LCA expertise. The practical skills gained enable informed decision-making about environmental assessments and sustainability strategies.
Group Discounts Available
- 3-5 participants: 10% discount
- 6+ participants: 15% discount
- In-house delivery options for larger teams
Note: This foundational course provides core LCA competency. Specialised applications such as EPD development, regulatory compliance reporting, or sector-specific methodologies may require additional targeted training. Please note, while the course uses openLCA, it is not a specific openLCA course, though we will also be offering these in the future.
Build your organisation’s LCA capability with practical, hands-on training. Contact info@decerna.co.uk for upcoming dates and registration.