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 is the most comprehensive carbon markets and trading course in Singapore, addressing the rising demand for expertise in these areas.

You will 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 Partners: 

NTU Asian School of the Environment

IETA

 

Programme Partners:

ACT LogoCalyx Global Clifford Capital logo Fairatmos
Forest Carbon Logo GenZero Puro . earth logo Valitera
Value Network
                Ventures Zevero   
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Singapore will train 300 professionals in carbon trading by 2027 through the Carbon Markets Academy of Singapore

Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong announced its launch at the Financial Times Commodities Asia Summit. Mr Gan says the Academy will also provide insights and case studies for Asia. These could shape causes and carbon management strategies in the region.

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  • 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

Upcoming 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)

Next intake:
Module 1 (3 days): 23, 24, 25 April 2025* (Apply here)
Module 2 (3 days): 21, 22, 23 May 2025* (Apply here)
Module 3 (3 days): 25, 26, 27 June 2025* (Apply here)

*Tentative. Final dates to be confirmed. 

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. 

All applications will be reviewed by our Admissions Committee. We reserve the right to accept or reject the application of any participant without assigning any reasons whatsoever and the Office’s decision will be final.

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.

Associate Professor (Practice) Daniel Lee
Assoc Prof. Daniel Lee

Associate Professor (Practice), Carbon Markets, Division of Banking and Finance
Programme Director, Executive Certificate in Carbon Markets
Nanyang Business School, NTU Singapore

Read more about Prof. Daniel Lee here

Prof. Vish
Prof. S. Viswanathan (Vish)

Professor, Operations & Corporate Sustainability, Nanyang Business School, NTU Singapore
Director, Centre for Business Sustainability
Cluster Director, Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N)

Read more about Prof. Vish here

Adam Switzer
Prof. Adam Switzer

Professor and Assistant Dean (Development), Asian School of the Environment, NTU Singapore
Director, CIFAL@NTU

Read more about Prof. Adam Switzer here.

Perrine Hamel
Asst Prof. Perrine Hamel

Nanyang Assistant Professor, Asian School of the Environment, NTU Singapore

Read more about Asst Prof. Perrine Hamel  here

Alvin Lee
Alvin Lee

Regional Head, APAC
Puro.earth

Read more about Alvin Lee here

Alvin Lim
Alvin Lim

CFA, CMT

Read more about Alvin Lim here

Aruna Pradipta
Aruna Pradipta

Chief Commercial and Operating Officer
Fairatmos

Read more about Aruna here

Björn Fondén
Björn Fondén

International Policy Advisor
IETA

Read more about Björn Fondén here

Duncan van Bergen
Duncan van Bergen

Co-founder
Calyx Global

Read more about Duncan van Bergen here

Edmund Siau
Edmund Siau

Assistant Vice President Policy and Analytics Group
GenZero

Read more about Edmund Siau here

 

Jeffrey Chatellier
Jeffrey Chatellier

Chief Executive Officer
Forest Carbon

Read more about Jeffrey Chatellier here

Kevin Milla
Kevin Milla

Senior Manager
Zevero

Read more about Kevin Milla here

Nicholas Tan
Nicholas Tan

Group Head of Markets & Investor Services, Clifford Capital
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Bayfront Infrastructure Management

Read more about Nicholas Tan here

Rene Velasquez
Rene Velasquez

Managing Partner
Valitera

Read more about Rene Velasquez here

Rueban Manokara
Rueban Manokara

Global Lead, Carbon Finance and Markets Taskforce
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Read more about Rueban Manokara here

Sandeep Roy Choudhury
Sandeep Roy Choudhury

Co-Founder & Director
Value Network Ventures (VNV)

Read more about Sandeep Roy Choudhury here