CARBON MARKETS TRAINING PROGRAM

Carbon Credits Fundamentals

A practical introduction to carbon markets, carbon credit project development, MRV, registries, pricing, and commercialization.

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to carbon credits and carbon markets. Participants will gain an understanding of the science behind greenhouse gas emissions, the functioning of carbon markets, the carbon credit project lifecycle, and the commercial opportunities associated with carbon finance. The course combines conceptual learning with practical examples and real-world case studies.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand climate change, greenhouse gases, and carbon emissions.
• Explain how carbon credits are created and traded.
• Differentiate between compliance and voluntary carbon markets.
• Identify projects eligible for carbon credits.
• Understand the carbon credit project development process.
• Explain the role of methodologies, MRV, validation, verification, and registries.
• Understand carbon credit buyers, pricing, and market dynamics.
• Evaluate the carbon credit potential of a project.

Course Deliverables

• Comprehensive course presentation.
• Carbon Credit Project Lifecycle infographic.
• Carbon Market Ecosystem diagram.
• Carbon Credit Project Eligibility Checklist.
• Comparison of major standards and registries.
• Glossary of carbon market terminology.
• List of major carbon credit project categories.
• Certificate of Completion.