Technical Associate Certificate in Carbon Accounting Training

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The path to professional registration as a carbon accountant

Following our recent launch of the Technical Associate Certificate Course Specification with the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), we are delighted to announce our first CAA-hosted course.

This 5-day instructor-led course has been built from the ground up to provide you with the skills and practical understanding required to meet the competency expectations for the ‘Technical Associate’ level of the professional Register for Carbon Accountants and Auditors (RCAA). It is delivered by MyCarbon’s expert team, leveraging the CAA community platform’s in-built e-learning functionality.

All of the details on what’s included, training dates, pricing and FAQ’s can be found below. We are limiting each cohort to 16 delegates, so book now to secure your space on one of the first groups!

2026 Course Dates

  • 16th - 20th November (online intensive)

2027 Course Dates

  • Wed 13th January, 20th January, 27th January, 3rd February, 10th February (online flexible, 1 day per week)

  • 22nd - 26th February (online intensive)

  • 15th - 19th March (online intensive)

  • 19th - 23rd April (online intensive)

  • Wed 9th June, 16th June, 30th June, 7th July, 14th July (online flexible, 1 day per week)

  • 19th - 23rd July

You will be asked to select your preferred dates during booking. Additional 2027 dates will be released early next year.

Pricing

  • Full (paying) CAA members = £2,395 + VAT

  • Standard rate = £2,795 + VAT

    • Group bookings:
      15% off (3–4 delegates)
      20% off (5+ delegates)

    • Concessionary rates:
      25% off for registered charities, non-profits & academics
      (Limited to 2 places per cohort)

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Why this course?

This 5-day course has been designed and delivered by industry experts who helped build the standard.

  • Approved as meeting the ISEP-accredited competency framework and course specification.

  • Move beyond theory to learn how to apply GHG protocols, ISO standards, and data analysis in the real world.

  • Understand materiality, uncertainty and ethical responsibilities to prevent greenwashing and produce audit-ready work.

  • Our online and in-person courses are delivered in a cohort-based way, allowing you to connect with fellow professionals as part of your learning journey.

Who is this for?

Aspiring or early-career sustainability professionals in particular will find this course invaluable.

  • Early-career sustainability professionals looking to formalise their technical knowledge and gain an accredited certification

  • Experienced sustainability consultants looking to formalise their technical carbon accounting skills and showcase credibility externally.

  • Corporate sustainability leaders and finance managers looking to build the technical skills needed for mandatory reporting - ensuring their work is robust, credible, and audit-ready.

  • Companies looking for a trusted training solution to ensure professional excellence and retain talent.

No previous experience in carbon accounting is necessarily required, just curiosity, drive and a readiness to learn.

What you’ll learn

Across five days of guided expert instruction, you will develop hands-on skills in:

Corporate Carbon Accounting (Scopes 1, 2 and 3)

  • Setting boundaries and base years

  • Managing data collection and data quality

  • Understanding emissions sources across all 15 Scope 3 categories

  • Producing credible disclosures

Product Carbon Footprinting

  • Understanding cradle-to-grave emissions

  • Working with inventory data

  • Identifying hotspots and improvement opportunities

Project-Level Emissions & Removals

  • Understanding interventions and their carbon impacts

  • Introduction to baselines and reduction assessments

Cross-Cutting Skills

  • Avoiding common accounting errors

  • Understanding greenwashing risks

  • Communicating carbon findings clearly

  • Interpreting technical guidance responsibly

All content is delivered using a practical, example-driven approach suitable for individuals at all stages of their career.

“As someone who has hired many sustainability consultants over the years, I have rarely seen university degrees that equip people for the real work of carbon accounting.
This is the course I wish I could have sent my new starters to, saving me the time and effort of training people internally!”
— Emilien Hoet, Co-Founder CAA, previously UK MD ClimatePartner

Hear from our graduates

  • "It was comfortably the best delivered course I've experienced, and I wasn't the only one who felt that."

    Shelley Lawson, Sustainability Consultant

  • "The course has given me far greater confidence in my understanding of carbon accounting calculations. I am now better able to justify the approaches I've taken and clearly articulate my decision-making processes to internal stakeholders."

    Elizabeth Smith, ESG Director - INX Europe

  • “The course was really well run, the facilitators, content and the cohort all combined to make this week a rich experience and time very well spent”.

    Damian Foxall, Managing Director - Foxall Munro

  • "The training helped me become more confident that our approach was in good shape, while also giving me the confidence to question and refine areas of our data collection and estimation to make it more robust."

    Craig Macdonald, Group Sustainability Lead Carbon & Water - Specsavers

  • "Brilliant facilitation! Really enjoyed the project and product carbon footprint modules."

    Sam Lew PhD, Energy & Sustainability Consultant - BCR Associates

  • "The training has been well structured, highly relevant to my day job. Exploring new areas of carbon accounting in Project Carbon Accounting which is a great experience for myself."

    Corporate Sustainability Manager, Pharmaceutical industry

Delivering tangible outcomes

“Off the back of the course, I've already secured two projects I wouldn't have felt confident pitching for before. It's definitely been worth every penny.”

— Ellie Ashton-Melia, Sustainability Consultant
Read Ellie's story

Get a feel for the course content

Check out our Scope 3 and Product Carbon Footprint taster webinars to get a sense of the content and structure of the course.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions answered…

  • Yes, discounts are available for delegates from the same organisation booking together:

    • 15% off for groups of 3-4

    • 20% off for groups of 5+

  • Yes, 25% off for registered charities, non-profits, and academic institutions.

    (Maximum of two concessionary spaces per cohort).

  • Yes, the course is accredited by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Practitioners (ISEP) in alignment with the competencies required for Associate-level registration.

  • Yes, the course has been approved by ISEP. It provides the training component needed for eligibility at Technical Associate level.

  • No. This course is structured to support beginners, whilst also stretching early-career professionals.

  • Cohorts are deliberately capped at 16 participants to maximise live interaction and personalised support.

  • Online Intensive - Live online, instructor-led sessions delivered across five consecutive days with a UK working day timezone.

    Online Flexible - Live online, instructor-led sessions delivered 1 day per week for 5 weeks with a UK working day timezone.

    In-Person Intensive - live instructor-led sessions delivered across five consecutive days in a designated city/location.

Be among the first professionally-registered carbon accountants in the world!

Spaces are limited to 16 delegates per cohort, so we encourage people to book early and secure their places at the discounted rates.

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