Start Your LCA Certification Journey with Confidence
Learn the foundations behind credible LCA communication, interpretation, and decision-making in a structured course built for professionals preparing for CLE certification.
Expert Teachers
25+ years combined experience
ACLCA Partnership
Official CLE exam prep
Real Impact
Coral planted with enrollment
✓ Only 100 seats worldwide | ✓ Exclusive launch price | ✓ 3 months VIP access
See what You'll Learn
Watch a preview from the course and see how complex LCA concepts are explained in a practical and accessible way.
✓ Understand the foundations of Life Cycle Assessment
✓ Learn the four phases of an LCA study
✓ See how LCA is used in real business contexts
✓ Build confidence discussing sustainability impacts
✓ Join live Q&A sessions for additional support
Get the Full LCA Made Simple Syllabus & See Exactly What You’ll Learn
A detailed outline of all modules and learning outcomes
A step-by-step view of how the course builds your understanding of LCA
Insights on how it connects to real-world product design, compliance, and communication
Bonus: a sneak peek at how the course supports your next step toward professional certification
The jargon is real.
The solution is here.
Most professionals facing the CLE exam feel overwhelmed by jargon, confused by standards, and afraid of failing.
LCA Made Simple changes that. Built with American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA), it’s the first step-by-step course for the Certified Lifecycle Executive (CLE) exam — giving you the clarity and confidence to explain LCA results.
Exclusive Launch Package
5-hour CLE prep course
Exclusive launch cohort call with teachers Poul & Tanja
Power of LCA textbook (PDF)
Investment: $398 (first 100 seats worldwide)
3 months VIP access
Coral planted in your name in Zanzibar
Why the CLE Certification Matters
The Certified Lifecycle Executive (CLE) is ACLCA’s official credential, developed to ISO 17024 standards. It demonstrates your knowledge of LCA basics and proves you can interpret and communicate results with confidence.
Recognized in America and Australia, CLE gives you a credential that builds credibility with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders who depend on clear sustainability insights.
Whether you’re a manager, architect, educator, or decision-maker, CLE shows you don’t just know about LCA — you can explain it and lead with it.
Exclusive launch!
Exclusive launch: only 100 seats worldwide.
Investment: $398
What you get:
Be LCA certification read in just 5 hours — with our step-by-step prep course built with the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment
CLE Exam Study Package (Module 6 + bonus materials) — your final step after the course, with downloadable resources and clear next steps to guide your exam preparation
Learn without pressure — 3 months of VIP access to study at your own pace (instead of 1)
Get direct answers to your toughest questions — in a private launch cohort call with Poul & Tanja
Build your own reference library — including The Power of LCA e-book (PDF)
Create impact beyond the exam — one coral fragment planted in Zanzibar in your name, with a follow-up photo of your reef contribution
LCA Made Simple study modules
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Introduction to Life Cycle Thinking and LCA
The Role of LCA in the Sustainability -Strategy of an Organization
LCA and compliance
Real-World Examples of LCA Applications
Exercises and test on module 1
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Introduction to the LCA study phases
Goal and Scope Definition
Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Analysis
Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)
Interpretation of Results
Exercises and test of module 2
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LCA as a Decision Support Tool
Identifying Factors Affecting comparability of LCA Results
Exercises and test of module 3
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Environmental Product Declaration and Product Environmental Footprint
Critical Review and Communication
Test of module 4
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Learn how to get started with LCA
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Bonus Live Q&A (60 minutes)
Revisit Power of LCA Textbook
Download Course Materials
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
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Right away! You get instant access and can start today. The course is 100% self-paced.
If you wish for a specific start-date, just send us an email at tanja@environmentalacademy.org and I can make that happen!
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Just 5 hours for the core lessons, with 3 months of access to revisit anytime.
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Yes, the course is fully flexible and self-paced. You can learn whenever it fits into your schedule.
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Yes, it’s 100% online and accessible worldwide.
Course & Certification
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This course is your prep path for the entry-level LCA certification from ACLCA, the global authority for life cycle professionals. Passing proves you can confidently read, interpret, and communicate LCA results — turning “I think I get it” into career-level credibility.
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No. Many students take the course just to confidently explain LCA results in meetings and reports.
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Yes. When you finish the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion (digital diploma) from us. You can share it with your employer or on LinkedIn as proof of your new skills, even if you decide not to take the official LCA certification exam by ACLCA, which this course prepares you for.
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Yes, it’s designed for professionals with no prior LCA experience. We start from the basics and build up to practical, business-focused applications.
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You’ll gain a highly sought-after skill set that helps you:
Speak the language of sustainability with confidence
Support eco-design, green claims, and compliance work
Increase your credibility in front of colleagues, leadership, and clients
Payments & Company Options
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Yes. You can:
💳 Pay directly with a company credit card at checkout
🧾 Or request an invoice by emailing us at tanja@environmentalacademy.org -
Yes — we offer a group version with a private Q&A session tailored to your company’s context. Email us at tanja@environmentalacademy.org to set it up.
Support & Community
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You’ll get the replay, and you can submit questions in advance.
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We’re happy to help. You can:
Book a quick 15-minute call
Email Tanja or Poul directly. You’ll find our contact info in the contact section.
Satisfaction & Refunds
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We offer a 14-day, no-questions-asked refund policy. If you’re not satisfied, just contact our support team and we’ll process a full refund promptly.
Practical Details
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English (video + slides + downloadable resources).
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No, this course focuses on understanding and communicating LCA, not software modeling.
Your teachers
Poul Lindqvist, a seasoned finance professional turned impact entrepreneur and educator, brings over 25 years of experience to the classroom, where he passionately spreads knowledge about the significant benefits of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and guides individuals and businesses towards a more sustainable future.
Tanja Holm, an impact entrepreneur and teacher, passionately educates about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), focusing on effective communication and marketing of sustainable topics. Her expertise in B2B marketing, circularity, and sustainability enriches her dedicated focus on influencing environmental decisions through data.
What You’ll Gain from This Course
What you will gain in just 5 hours:
✅ A practical understanding of how LCA supports sustainable decisions
✅ The confidence to communicate LCA results and spot greenwashing
✅ The ability to engage meaningfully with LCA reports and experts
✅ A clear overview of key frameworks, standards, and terminology
✅ Complete coverage of all 7 CLE exam topic areas
✅ A certificate of completion to showcase your skills
✅ Access to a live Q&A session for real-time support
Take the step towards a greener and more sustainable future. Join us in championing positive change!
