Distance Learning

Course description

You will understand the science behind global warming and the role that you can play to make a difference to the future of our planet. You will learn a life skill that will allow you to work anywhere in the world, by analysing the carbon footprint of a company.

Who should do the course

School Leavers – who are passionate about the environment and are looking for a professional career in environmental services.
University Graduates – with an interest in environmental services who would like to add a unique skill which would differentiate them in the job market.
Company Employees – that would like to change careers or add skills that can help them gain promotion in their department and even lead their company environmental polices and department. Examples:

Finance and Admin – understand carbon accounting and add this skill to your team
Sustainability – gain knowledge to drive your companies carbon footprint assessment and the reduction opportunities that flow from this assessment
Marketing – better understand the carbon markets and how to position your companies Eco-Advantage to your customers
Facilities Management – become an expert on carbon emissions measurement and be able to track how your job in efficiently managing facilities (electricity, water, waste) reduces the companies carbon emissions footprint

Currently Unemployed – add a new skill to your CV which clearly differentiates you in the market. Work from home as a consultant and gain a skill that has international relevance. Every company will soon need a carbon footprint. Position yourself as a leader in this field.
Entrepreneurs – learn the skills to begin a new business addressing the enormous carbon services market opportunity. Get a good understanding of the carbon markets so as to be able to assess the opportunity.

Why do the course

Work for yourself as a consultant or for a company.
Work overseas seamlessly with this new skill that is in demand.
Differentiate your CV with a new skill that others will not have.
Help your company prepare to avoid or minimize carbon tax when this imminent legislation is passed.

Course outline

Weather and Climate
- Explain the fundamental differences between weather and climate.
- Causes for historical variations of climate.
The Greenhouse Gas Effect
- List the GHGs and explain how the contribute to climate change.
Global Emissions
- Understand the breakdown of Global and SA emissions.
Global Warming
- Explain the Implications of the Greenhouse Effect on the
Earth’s temperature and the sea level.
Effects of Global Warming
- Discuss the environmental effects.
- Discuss the social effects.
- Discuss the economic effects.
Taking Action on Climate Change
- Describe the two methods of taking action on climate change.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
- Understand the historic events leading to the formation of the Kyoto Protocol.
- Describe the Kyoto Protocol.
- Understand the responsibilities of countries according to Kyoto, and their emissions profiles.
Kyoto Protocol Flexibility Mechanisms
- Describe the three flexibility mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol.
- Understand the difference between the Mandatory Markets and Voluntary Markets.
Trading Schemes and the state of the Markets
- Describe how carbon credits are traded.
- Understand the value of the Voluntary and Mandatory Markets.
What is a Carbon footprint?
- Understand emission sources
Why undertake a Business Carbon Footprint
- Explain the business value of undertaking a Carbon Footprint.
Planning to undertake a Carbon Footprint
- Identify the key elements involved in Carbon Management.
Methodologies for Carbon Footprinting
- Discuss the different International Standards.
Undertaking a carbon footprint according to the GHG Protocol
- Understand the principles.
- Determine the boundaries.
- Calculate emissions.
Reducing Greenhouse gas Emissions
- Describe how to set and Manage GHG reduction Targets.
Offsetting and Carbon Neutrality
- Explain how to achieve Carbon Neutrality.

Cost

R10 000 (excluding VAT)

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