Academy
A Better Understanding of Certification Requirements & Carbon Market Dynamics
SustainCERT Academy provides as much training opportunity as possible all in one place to streamline the learning process around environmental financing programs, carbon credit development and carbon market trends.
Whether you are a first-time carbon project developer or a veteran, our online courses cover a wide range of topics and are available in just a few clicks. You decide when and where you want to start.
Carbon Market 101
This course is dedicated to anyone who is looking to better understand carbon markets and will provide you with insights and knowledge about the history, theory and design of carbon markets. It aggregates resources created by SustainCERT in step-by-step lessons that are easy to follow – you decide your own pace.
Project Developer Orientation
To satisfy requirement of the carbon credit certification process, project developers must document key project information, including eligibility, methodologies followed and monitoring plan. The purpose of this course is to help familiarize yourself with the certification process and requirements under Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG).
Start learning here to get your next carbon project certified!
Gold Standard New Methodology
The purpose of this course is to provide training and guidance in the development of concept note and new methodology under Gold Standard, and to support the development of the Voluntary Carbon Market.
Project Developer Rule updates & training
As an official certification body for Gold Standard, SustainCERT provides live training to help Project Developers navigate the Standard’s latest rule updates, requirements and documents. Training and webinars aim to provide further guidance and answer questions you may have.
Online Exam for Validation & Verification Bodies
All Validation/Verification Bodies (VVBs) seeking to obtain or maintain eligibility to conduct validations and verifications for Gold Standard for the Global Goals – and all earlier versions of Gold Standard – must attend trainings and complete all examinations.
As the official certification body for Gold Standard for the Global Goals, SustainCERT manages VVB trainings, examination and performance tracking through the Academy.