Take this in-depth course to learn how to best use parameters in your LCA study. Intended for advanced SimaPro users, this course will start with a basic review of how parameters function in SimaPro. We will cover linear modeling and then move on to non-linear modeling, linking to Excel data, and SQL queries.
Five session course. This course delves into the details of how various impact assessment methods are modeling the fate, transport & exposure pathways (causality chain, mechanisms) of emissions, allowing you to understand each impact category and why your results change when you use different impact assessment methods.
To introduce students to the concept of life cycle thinking, and the ISO standard methodology for conducting a LCA.
To give students hands-on experience building a custom impact assessment method in SimaPro.
To give students an understanding of how to calculate, analyze and implement their social, environmental, and financial impacts using the SimaPro LCA software.
To introduce students to SimaPro and provide practical experience applying the LCA methodology as defined in ISO 14040/14044.
To give students an understanding of how to correctly build and model product stages in the SimaPro LCA software.
End of Life Advanced - October 27
Take this in-depth course to learn the how to represent the end of life of products in your LCA. This course will give you hands on experience in SimaPro by building a Life Cycle of an ink jet cartridge and using this example to model end of life scenarios.
One day of modeling includes Creating Impact Assessment Methods, Parameters and End of Life Advanced. Participants will receive an Advanced SimaPro User certificate. Second day of Interpretation includes Impact Assessment Methods, and Recycling . Take one or both days.
Learn how Life Cycle Assessment can optimize your business decisions for developing sustainable materials and building designs. LCA is no longer just for the expert - it is a crucial design, procurement and marketing tool and fast becoming the standard for measuring "green".
To teach the Total Cost Assessment (TCA) methodology and train participants to become a workshop facilitator for your company.
Impact Assessment Methods - November 29
This course provides an overview of how various impact assessment methods are modeling the fate, transport & exposure pathways (causality chain) of emissions, allowing you to understand each impact category and why your results change when you use different impact assessment methods.
* Intro to LCA in SimaPro (2 day) - November 30 & December 1, Seattle, WA
This in-depth introductory course teaches the basics of life cycle assessment. This course is suitable for people entering the field of LCA and looking to become LCA practitioners.
