LCA Methodology, Tools and Data Interpretation
An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

LCA Methodology, Tools and Data Interpretation

Building Competence in Life Cycle Assessment for Modern Sustainability Challenges

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
27 - 31 Jul 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
07 - 11 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
27 - 31 Jul 2026 Online $ 3,950

Introduction

This GLOMACS training course provides an essential, structured and practical deep dive into Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), empowering participants to understand, evaluate, and improve the environmental performance of products, services, and systems. This training course is designed to address the ever-growing demand for reliable sustainability metrics driven by global regulations, ESG expectations, and corporate climate commitments. Participants will learn how to apply LCA to real-world decision-making and use its insights to drive sustainability strategies, product innovation, and risk reduction.

Through a blend of methodology, international standards, hands-on tools, and data interpretation techniques, this training course builds the confidence needed to conduct, review, or manage LCAs. Whether you are new to LCA or looking to refine your skills, you will gain practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in your organization.

This LCA Methodology, Tools and Data Interpretation training course will highlight:

  • Fundamentals and scope of Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040 / ISO 14044)
  • Key LCA tools, software platforms and databases
  • Data sourcing, quality assessment, and uncertainty analysis
  • Interpretation and communication of results for decision-making
  • Applications across industries including construction, manufacturing, and energy

Objectives

At the end of this LCA Methodology, Tools and Data Interpretation training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand LCA concepts and standards
  • Analyse environmental impacts across full life cycles
  • Apply LCA tools and databases effectively
  • Interpret LCA results for reporting and strategy
  • Develop LCA-based recommendations

Training Methodology

This training course uses interactive lectures, real-life case studies, guided tool demonstrations, group exercises, and facilitated discussions to ensure practical understanding and active engagement.

Organisational Impact

By sending participants to this training course, organizations will gain:

  • Improved environmental performance insights
  • Stronger sustainability reporting accuracy
  • Enhanced ESG compliance and readiness
  • Better decision-making through quantified impacts
  • Increased capacity for product optimization
  • Reduced reputational and regulatory risks

Personal Impact

Participants will gain the ability to:

  • Confidently perform or manage LCAs
  • Use software tools and databases effectively
  • Interpret and validate environmental impact data
  • Communicate LCA findings with clarity and accuracy
  • Support sustainability initiatives and innovation
  • Strengthen analytical and technical competencies

Who should Attend?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals seeking to strengthen sustainability knowledge and quantitative assessment skills. It is ideal for individuals involved in environmental management, product design, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance.

This GLOMACS LCA Methodology, Tools and Data Interpretation training course will greatly benefit:

  • Environmental and Sustainability Specialists
  • Engineers and Technical Managers
  • Product Designers and R&D Teams
  • ESG and Corporate Responsibility Professionals
  • Compliance, Risk, and Quality Managers
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction to LCA and Sustainability Context

  • What is Life Cycle Assessment?
  • The role of LCA in sustainability and ESG
  • ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 framework
  • Defining goal and scope of LCA
  • System boundaries and functional units
  • Data types and data quality considerations
  • Introduction to life cycle inventory (LCI)
  • Common challenges in early LCA phases
Day 2

Life Cycle Inventory Analysis (LCI)

  • Mapping processes and value chains
  • Data collection strategies
  • LCI databases (Ecoinvent, GaBi, ELCD)
  • Background vs. foreground data
  • Allocation methods and cut-off rules
  • Handling gaps, assumptions, and uncertainties
  • Software introduction: GaBi / SimaPro / OpenLCA
  • Practical LCI dataset building    
Day 3

Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)

  • LCIA principles and models
  • Midpoint vs. endpoint indicators
  • Environmental impact categories (GWP, AP, EP, etc.)
  • Characterization and normalization methods
  • Regionalization and impact factors
  • Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty
  • Tool-based LCIA demonstration
  • Reviewing and validating impact calculations    
Day 4

Interpretation, Reporting and Critical Review

  • Interpretation principles: completeness, consistency, sensitivity
  • Identifying key contributors and hotspots
  • Evaluating data quality
  • Communicating LCA results effectively
  • Understanding limitations and uncertainty ranges
  • Reporting requirements (ISO 14044)
  • Comparative LCAs and decision-making
  • Preparing for third‑party critical reviews
Day 5

Applications and Advanced Topics

  • LCA applications in construction, energy, manufacturing, and transport
  • Carbon footprinting and Product Environmental Footprints (PEF)
  • Using LCA in eco-design and innovation
  • Circular economy metrics and material flows
  • Social LCA and Life Cycle Costing (overview)
  • Combining LCA with sustainability strategies
  • Capstone group exercise and discussion
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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