Carbon Literacy Training

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

The Net Zero Skills Hub also has a range of introductory and accredited courses to develop your knowledge and skills.

There are no entry requirements and no prior knowledge about climate change is needed.

Course fee is £125. There may be governemnt funding available for part/all of the course fees - please contact the college for more information.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Certification by the Carbon Literacy Project as Carbon Literate individual (recognised by the United Nations and an increasing number of employers).

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.

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.