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Practitioner Track

10 lessons • ~87 min total

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1

LCA Software Selection Guide: SimaPro vs GaBi vs openLCA

beginner

A practical guide to choosing the right LCA software for your needs, with honest comparisons and answers to common questions from the LCA community.

20 min
2

LCA Database Access & Licensing Guide

beginner

Navigate the complex world of LCA databases—understanding ecoinvent licensing, finding free alternatives, and dealing with regional data gaps.

18 min
3

System Boundaries: A Practical Decision Guide

intermediate

Master the art of defining appropriate system boundaries—from cradle-to-gate vs cradle-to-grave decisions to handling capital goods and supply chain depth.

22 min1 prerequisite
4

Functional Units & Comparing Products Fairly

intermediate

Navigate the differences between functional units and declared units, and master techniques for fairly comparing products with different lifespans and performance levels.

20 min1 prerequisite
5

Allocation Methods: A Practical Decision Guide

intermediate

Navigate the complexities of allocation in LCA—when to use mass vs. economic allocation, how to handle multi-output processes, and managing recycled materials.

25 min1 prerequisite
6

Data Collection & Gap-Filling Strategies

intermediate

Practical strategies for collecting LCA data, estimating missing values, handling uncooperative suppliers, and dealing with processes not in any database.

25 min1 prerequisite
7

LCIA Method Selection: ReCiPe, CML, TRACI, or EF?

intermediate

Navigate the confusing landscape of LCIA methods—understand the differences, know when to use each, and interpret midpoint vs endpoint results correctly.

22 min1 prerequisite
8

Process Modeling Cookbook: Electricity, Transport & Manufacturing

intermediate

Practical recipes for modeling common LCA processes—regional electricity grids, transportation in complex supply chains, cement and concrete, and more.

28 min2 prerequisites
9

Result Validation & Troubleshooting Different Results

intermediate

Learn to validate your LCA results, understand why different studies give different answers, troubleshoot unexpected results, and handle uncertainty properly.

25 min1 prerequisite
10

LCA Community Resources & Further Learning

beginner

Connect with the global LCA community—forums, training programs, certifications, conferences, and resources for continued professional development.

15 min