From Basics to Practical Application: "Analyze Life Cycles, Compare Impacts, and Make Sustainable Choices."

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Masterclass

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is one of the most powerful tools for evaluating environmental impacts across the entire lifecycle of a product or process. 

Whether you’re a sustainability professional, student, researcher, or business leader, understanding LCA can help you make data-driven decisions that contribute to a greener future.

This comprehensive LCA Masterclass is designed to take you from the basics to practical application. You’ll learn how to analyze the environmental impact of products, compare alternatives, and use industry-standard methods to drive sustainable change.

🎯 Who Should Enrol? Is This Course for You?

This course is designed for anyone interested in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your expertise. If you are:

A sustainability professional aiming to integrate LCA into decision-making.
A student or researcher in environmental sciences, engineering, or policy.
A business leader looking to assess and reduce product or process impacts.
A policymaker or consultant working on sustainable regulations and strategies.
An ESG professional involved in sustainability reporting and impact assessment.
A manufacturer or product designer interested in sustainable product development.

🎓 No prior LCA experience needed! This course will take you from fundamentals to practical application using openLCA.

What You’ll Gain from This Course?

Course Structure

6 Hours of Recorded Content (Self-Paced)

Monthly 2-Hour Live Case Discussion

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

  • What is LCA and why is it important?
  • Key applications of LCA in industry and policymaking.
  • Overview of ISO 14040 & 14044 standards.
  • The role of LCA in sustainability and decision-making.
  • The four phases of LCA. 
  • Key terminology.
  • Types of LCA: Attributional vs. Consequential LCA.
  • How to collect and manage LCA data effectively.
  • Common LCA databases and tools.
  • System boundaries: What to include and exclude in an LCA study.
  • Managing uncertainties and dealing with data gaps.
  • Understanding Impact Categories
  • Defining the goal, scope, and functional unit for the study.
  • Conducting a Life Cycle Inventory (LCI)
  • Performing a Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)
  • Interpreting the results. 
  • How to compare two products or processes using LCA.
  • Challenges in comparative LCAs:
    • Differences in system boundaries.
    • Allocation challenges and assumptions.
    • Sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling.
  • Common challenges when performing LCAs.
  • Best practices for conducting accurate and meaningful LCA studies.
  • Emerging trends:
    • Circular economy and LCA
    • Carbon neutrality and Net Zero initiatives
    • AI and digitalization in LCA
  • Recap of key LCA concepts.
  • Hands-on case study exercise
    • Participants work on a comparative LCA of a given product.
    • Define system boundaries, collect data, and assess impacts.
  • Discussion & Q&A. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this masterclass, you will be able to: 

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🎓 Master Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with hands-on training, real-world case studies, and expert guidance!

6 hours of structured, self-paced learning.
2-hour live case discussion every month.
Language: English
Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion to showcase your knowledge.

Course Fee: INR 19,999

Special Early Bird Offer – Flat 50% OFF!

Early Bird Price: INR 9,999 (Limited to the first 10 enrollments!)

Note: Fee mentioned is inclusive of GST.
For any further queries or to discuss your learning path, feel free to reach us at +91 8247722482 (or) +91 8121822324.

Frequently Asked Questions

No! This course starts with the fundamentals of LCA and gradually progresses to practical applications. Even if you are new to sustainability, you can follow along easily.

  • 6 hours of self-paced recorded content that you can watch anytime.
  • A 2-hour live case study discussion every month where you can engage with experts and apply what you’ve learned.
  • Lifetime access to all course materials and recordings.

Yes! Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, which you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.

We conduct a live case study discussion every month, where participants can join, ask questions, and solve a real-world LCA problem with expert guidance. If you miss a session, you can join the next one!

Simply click the “Start Learning Now” button above, complete the payment, and get instant access to the course!

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