ISO 14040 Training
Build a solid understanding of ISO 14040 principles and the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework. This course introduces the key concepts, phases, and applications of LCA, enabling you to support environmentally responsible decision-making across products and systems.
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ISO 14040 Training Overview
The ISO 14040 Training Course offers a clear and structured introduction to the Life Cycle Assessment methodology. Based on ISO 14040, the global standard for LCA, this course is ideal for sustainability professionals, environmental managers, designers, and product development teams. It explores the phases of LCA and the role of ISO 14040 in ensuring environmental transparency and accountability.
Key Topics Covered
- LCA Fundamentals: Understand the principles, scope, and structure of a life cycle assessment
- Methodological Framework: Explore LCA phases including inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation
- Critical Review: Learn when and how to conduct external reviews of LCA results
- Real-World Relevance: Apply ISO 14040 concepts to product design, supply chains, and sustainability initiatives
Course Benefits
- Understand LCA Principles: Learn how ISO 14040 supports environmental analysis across product lifecycles
- Promote Sustainable Design: Help your team minimise environmental impacts through informed product development
- Strengthen Reporting Credibility: Apply ISO 14040 standards to improve LCA quality and stakeholder trust
- Advance Your Skills: Gain practical and theoretical knowledge for sustainability-related roles
- Support Strategic Goals: Help your organisation meet carbon, circularity, or eco-label objectives
Attending this ISO 14040 Training Course can provide attendees with a deep understanding of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and how to apply its principles. Here are the individuals who might benefit from attending this ISO 14040 Training Course:
- Environmental Managers and Consultants
- Product Development and Design Engineers
- Supply Chain and Procurement Professionals
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Officers
- Environmental Auditors
- Marketing and Brand Managers
- Waste Management Professionals
ISO 14040 Training Outline
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 14040
- Scope
- Normative References
- Terms and Definitions
Module 2: General Description of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Principles of LCA
- Phases of an LCA
- Key Features of an LCA
- General Concepts of Product Systems
Module 3: Methodological Framework
- General Requirements
- Goal and Scope Definition
- Life Cycle Inventory Analysis (LCI)
- Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)
- Life Cycle Interpretation
Module 4: Reporting
Module 5: Critical Review
- General
- Need for Critical Review
- Critical Review Processes
What You’ll Learn in this Course
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain the structure and purpose of ISO 14040
- Understand the four phases of a life cycle assessment
- Define system boundaries, functional units, and data requirements
- Conduct or support LCA studies in line with ISO 14040
- Communicate LCA results for internal and external decision-making
What’s Included
- ISO 14040 Examination
- World-Class Training Sessions from LCA Experts
- ISO 14040 Certificate
- Digital Delegate Pack
ISO 14040 Training Exam Details
To achieve the ISO 14040 Training, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:
Question Type: Multiple Choice
Total Questions: 30
Total Marks: 30 Marks
Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks
Duration: 40 Minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISO 14040 Training about?
This course introduces the ISO 14040 standard and the principles of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). It focuses on system boundaries, impact categories, and methodological frameworks used to assess environmental impacts of products and processes.
Do I need experience before joining this training?
No prior experience is necessary. The training is suitable for professionals new to environmental assessment who want to understand the basics of LCA and ISO 14040 methodology for sustainability decision-making.
Who should attend the ISO 14040 Training?
This course is ideal for Environmental Analysts, Sustainability Officers, Product Designers, and anyone involved in environmental performance evaluation or decision-making using life cycle thinking approaches.
Does the training include practical LCA examples?
Yes, the course includes real-world case studies, LCA modelling exercises, and walkthroughs of ISO 14040 requirements to help learners apply concepts in practical environmental management scenarios.
What is the duration of the ISO 14040 Training?
The training is delivered in 1 day and includes expert-led sessions, interactive activities, and simplified tools to help learners grasp the life cycle assessment process.
