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Executive Certificate in Carbon Markets

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For more information on this programme, please contact:

Jessica Leong
Deputy Director
Telephone: (65) 6904 7249
Email: [email protected]

Executive Certificate in Carbon Markets

Climate change poses significant challenges to the environment and society, demanding substantial and urgent action from all stakeholders. A key policy response emerging globally is the utilisation of carbon markets as a tool to price greenhouse gas emissions and direct mitigation efforts in concrete ways.

Recognising the important role that carbon markets play in the journey to Net Zero, and as part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, Singapore aims to become a leading carbon services and trading hub in Asia.

To achieve this vision, there is a growing demand for talented professionals in Singapore and across the region to support the development of this critical ecosystem.

The Executive Certificate in Carbon Markets is designed to help meet this need by equipping business leaders and professionals with a solid foundation in carbon markets (compliance, sectoral and voluntary), carbon measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) and key elements of the carbon project lifecycle.

Offered in three modules, the intensive nine-day programme will allow you to explore climate action essentials, delve into the details of carbon markets mechanics, and gain practical insights into the corporate toolkit of greenhouse gas measurement, target setting, and mitigation action. The programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of carbon markets and drive meaningful environmental impact.

Module 1: Climate Action and Essentials of Carbon Markets (3 days)

Climate Change and the Science of Carbon
Zero-Carbon Economy: Imperatives and Mechanisms
Carbon Markets: Today and Beyond

Module 2: Carbon Markets and Trading (3 days)

Carbon Project Development
Emissions Markets and Trading
Governance and Innovation in the Carbon Markets

Module 3: Carbon Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV), Corporate Insetting and Offsetting (3 days)

Carbon Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV): Overview and Application
Carbon MRV: Deep Dive & Practice
Corporate Insetting & Offsetting

Participants can choose to attend all three modules in the same run or separately as stand-alone modules.

The robust programme is developed and delivered in partnership with leading academia, climate scientists, domain experts and senior industry leaders.

Supporting Partner

Programme Partners:

Gain a solid understanding of the global climate crisis, the mechanisms driving the zero-carbon economy and the pivotal role of carbon markets.

Learn from leading academia and industry experts as they guide you through the complexities of carbon markets, gaining insights into project development, emissions trading, and the governance and innovation that underpins high-quality carbon markets.

Understand how carbon trading operates within both the compliance and voluntary markets and the strategic aspects of trading carbon credits.

Get insights into practical applications of carbon measurement, reporting, and verification as well as the strategic approaches to corporate insetting and offsetting.

Apply knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios.

Module 1: Climate Action and Essentials of Carbon Markets

What you will learn
Climate Change and the Science of Carbon	Climate Systems and Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Nature Conservation and Nature-based solutions: Science of Green and Blue Carbon Technologies: Renewable Energy, Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, and Global Developments
Zero-Carbon Economy: Imperatives and Mechanisms	Transformation to the Zero Carbon Economy Carbon Pricing Mechanisms Climate Negotiations and Carbon Markets Context The Carbon Markets Ecosystem
Carbon Markets: Today and Beyond	Voluntary Markets Sectoral Markets Development and Outlook of Carbon Markets

Module 2: Carbon Markets and Trading

What you will learn
Carbon Project Development	Carbon Project: From Pre-issuance to Issuing Dynamics Among Project Developer, Investor, Corporate Buyer, and Insurer Carbon Standards and Methodologies Project Quality
Emissions Markets and Trading	Compliance Carbon Markets Drivers A Review of European Union Emissions Trading System Trading within Compliance Carbon Markets Regional Developments in Carbon Emission Schemes
Governance and Innovation in the Carbon Markets	Governance Perspectives (UNFCCC, CORSIA, Singapore’s International Carbon Credit framework) Technological Innovation in Carbon Markets Transition Credits – Early retirement of coal-fired power plants

Module 3: Carbon MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification), Corporate Insetting and Offsetting

What you will learn
Carbon MRV: Overview and Application	Overview and Quality Management of Carbon MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) Emission Reduction Target Setting and Baselining Product greenhouse gas (GHG) Accounting
Carbon MRV: Deep Dive & Practice	Value Chain Mapping using GHG Protocol Verification & Certification: Frameworks and Regulations for MRV Practices
Corporate Insetting & Offsetting	Corporate Insetting: Imperatives and Strategies Corporate Offsetting: An Overview Sourcing Carbon Offsets Scenarios for the Future

Professionals in corporate teams seeking to lower the carbon footprint of their organisations

Professionals seeking to advance their careers as well as those transitioning into new roles who require expertise in carbon markets and carbon services

Professionals in carbon services firms providing services such as sustainability consulting, carbon accounting, MRV, project development and financing and carbon trading

Intake dates
Module 1 (3 days): 15, 16, 17 January 2025 (Apply here)
Module 2 (3 days): 12, 13, 14 February 2025 (Apply here)
Module 3 (3 days): 5, 6, 7 March 2025 (Apply here)

*If an intake is fully subscribed, your application will be considered for the next available intake. If you wish to be waitlisted for any intake, please drop us an email at [email protected].

Training is conducted from 9 am to 5 pm daily unless specified otherwise.

Venue:
Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI)
11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 408601
MRT: Paya Lebar Station

Nanyang Executive Education reserves the right to change the date, venue, and mode of delivery due to unforeseen circumstances.

Programme fee of per Module: S$3,000 (before GST)

Fees payable after SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding:

Programme Fee in SGD (per Module)
	Fees BEFORE funding & GST	Fees AFTER funding & 9% GST
Singapore Citizens (aged 21-39) / PR (aged ≥21) 70% Funding*	$3,000	$981
Singapore Citizens (aged ≥40) MCES¹* - up to 90%	$3,000	$381
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens / PR ETSS² - up to 90%	$3,000	$381
International Participants without funding	$3,000	$3,270

* Applicable for both self-sponsored and company-sponsored participants.
1. For more information about the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) scheme.
2. For more information about the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (ETSS) scheme.

SkillsFuture Credit
On top of the above funding, Singapore Citizens, aged 25 and above and self-sponsored may use their SkillsFuture Credit to defray part of the nett course fee.

Participants do not need to contact SkillsFuture for funding application before course registration. NTU will facilitate the funding paperwork for both self and company-sponsored participants. Participants will be invoiced the nett amount after funding and GST.

Funding Requirements:
- Participant must achieve at least 75% attendance for the programme.
- Participant must complete and pass all assignments / assessments as assigned by the trainer.