Life Cycle Assessment
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Practitioner Course
Overview
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Practitioner Course
This course provides a thorough grounding in Life Cycle Assessment methodology in accordance with ISO 14040 and 14044. Participants will learn to evaluate the environmental impact of products, services, and processes from raw material extraction through end-of-life disposal.
Learning Objectives
- ✓Understand the four phases of LCA: Goal & Scope, Inventory Analysis, Impact Assessment, and Interpretation.
- ✓Define system boundaries and functional units for LCA studies.
- ✓Compile Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data accurately.
- ✓Apply Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) methods to quantify environmental impacts.
- ✓Interpret LCA results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- ✓Integrate LCA insights into product design, procurement, and ESG reporting.
Programme Agenda
• Module 1 — Introduction to Life Cycle Thinking and ISO 14040/14044
• Module 2 — Phase 1: Goal, Scope, and System Boundary Definition
• Module 3 — Phase 2: Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Data Collection
• Module 4 — Phase 3: Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) Methods
• Module 5 — Phase 4: Interpretation and Sensitivity Analysis
• Module 6 — Practical Application and LCA Software Overview
Applicable across manufacturing, FMCG, construction, and any product-oriented industry.