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Carbon Literacy

Course code: P12367

Subject area: Construction

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 16:00

Days of week:

Mondays & Tuesdays

Course date:

26th Jan 2026 - 27th Jan 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides the ability and motivation to reduce emissions on an individual, community and organisational basis.

Learners will have the opportunity to discuss different scenarios and develop strategies for communicating with others about climate change.

Sessions covering:• The science of climate change • Exploring Carbon Footprints and their impact• Local, national and international strategies• The future of our planet - exploring solutions

To enrol, please fill this form: https://forms.office.com/e/RBc5iSUkcY.• Our wider influence• Taking personal and group action

Course units
Module 1: Climate Change Basics
Module 2: Exploring Carbon Footprints
Module 3: A Zero Carbon World
Module 4: Influencing Others
Module 5: Our Professional Influence
Module 6: Taking Action
What next?
The Net Zero Skills Hub also has a range of introductory and accredited courses to develop your knowledge and skills.
Entry criteria
There are no entry requirements and no prior knowledge about climate change is needed.
Fee information
Course fee is £125.

19+ Fee:

£250.00

Qualifications received
Certification by the Carbon Literacy Project as Carbon Literate individual (recognised by the United Nations and an increasing number of employers).
Learning & method assessment
Interactive and engaging presentations, group activities and discussions, peer to peer learning, on-going feedback.
Instead of an exam learners will complete a short knowledge test and create two pledges aimed at reducing emissions individually as well as collectively.
Upon completion of the course and approval of the pledges, participants will receive certification as Carbon Literate individuals.
User skills
Attendees understand the basics of climate change science and have the ability to gauge the gravity of the challenges we face.
They are able to use and interpret a variety of information to explore how climate change is impacting us all now and in the future.
Learners can identify ways of taking action on a personal and organisational level to reduce emissions.
They are equipped with a range of tools and strategies for communicating with others about climate change and how to take action.