Learn about the Carbon Mitigation course.
Part of the Circular Economy & Climate Change Program.
Carbon Mitigation
Developing strategies to achieve measurable carbon reduction.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Online Live
Our Carbon Mitigation professional certificate will provide you access to knowledge, case studies, and tools to navigate climate change challenges for your organization from any level. This immersive 3-day conference-style program is for organizations and professionals addressing the changing landscape of regulatory frameworks, stakeholder pressures, and economic drivers. Foresight, strategic planning, and advancements are an integral part of innovative technologies. Implementing climate change strategies that address these pressures and reduce your organization's carbon footprint requires the tools to integrate an effective carbon mitigation plan.
Live Online Teaching
Real-time interactive conference-style education brought to you anywhere.
Earn a McMaster Certificate
Walk away with a McMaster Certificate and practical skills to think and problem-solve like a leader.
Skilled Industry Experts
Hear from academic instructors and experienced industry experts across disciplines.
Accelerated Learning
Achieve more than you expected in each burst 60 - 90 minute topic sessions over 3 days.
Learning Objectives
• Understanding current and future carbon policy and the legislation landscape.
• Successful transitions and technological examples through case studies.
• How to identify carbon mitigation practices that would fit your organization.
• Practical carbon mitigation prioritization tools that you can apply at different levels of organizational complexity and maturity.
Course Structure
20
Hours of Training
3
Consecutive Days
Modules
Course Content Breakdown
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Case studies and leadership approaches to carbon mitigation strategies.
Module 2
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Regulatory carbon systems, emerging policy, and mitigation examples.
Module 3
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Quantifying carbon impact, technological advances applied and researched in carbon mitigation.
Module 4
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Tools and techniques for measurement, where to draw the boundaries, and identifying where to focus your efforts.
Module 5
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Tools and practices in quantifying, prioritizing and communicating mitigation projects.
Guest Speakers
Meet the speakers on the Circular Economy & Climate Change Program.
Admission Details
Please contact the Program Lead if you have specific questions about the background knowledge required to maximize your benefits from the program.
Tuition & Fees
Please note costs noted below are in CAD dollars, and do not include the 13% HST - Harmonized Sales Tax charged for Canadian Applicants.
NGEN AMP UP Participants & Association Members
Subsidized Cost
Course Certificate
$750 CAD
Regular Cost
Regular cost for this course
Course Certificate
$2000 CAD
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Program Lead
Circular Economy & Climate Change
PROGRAM LEAD
Greg Zilberbrant
McMaster University
W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology
Certificates of Completion Professional Programs
Learn more about the Circular Economy & Climate Change Program and the five courses offered.
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Sustainable Infrastructure: Design & Engineering
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Sustainable Infrastructure: Low-Impact Development & Climate Resilience
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Carbon Mitigation
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Circular Economy
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Leading Transition to a Low-Carbon, Circular Economy
