Carbon Markets and Trading
About This Course
This course is Module 2 of the Executive Certificate in Carbon Markets programme organised by the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University. This unique programme consists of 3 modules of 3 days each:
Module 1: Climate Action and Essentials of Carbon Markets
Module 2: Carbon Markets and Trading
Module 3: Carbon MRV, Corporate Insetting & Offsetting
The Executive Certificate in Carbon Markets is designed for professionals eager to master sustainability, carbon management, and climate-related strategies. This comprehensive programme covers foundational knowledge, carbon trading, carbon MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification), and project development. Over 3 modules, you will explore climate action essentials, delve into carbon market mechanics, and gain practical insights into corporate insetting and offsetting. The programme equips professionals with the expertise to navigate and influence the evolving landscape of carbon markets and drive meaningful environmental impact.
What You'll Learn
Course objectives
• Examine Carbon Project Development: Understand the lifecycle of a carbon project, including the roles of various stakeholders and the importance of carbon standards and methodologies.
• Navigate Emissions Trading: Understand the principles of emissions trading and the factors that drive carbon prices, and the significance of international cooperation.
• Understand Market Dynamics: Develop insights into the types of trades and the latest developments in global and regional carbon emission schemes.
• Explore Governance and Innovation: Learn about the policy considerations essential for creating a high-quality carbon market and the role of technological innovations.
This course is crucial for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in carbon trading and market mechanisms. Participants will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate the carbon market landscape, develop and trade carbon credits, and contribute to the global effort towards sustainability and climate action.
Entry Requirements
While no pre-requisites are needed to enrol in the course, participants with relevant background and/or experience may have a better understanding of their course content.
The programme is suitable for:
• 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