Build Credibility in Life Cycle Assessment
Build credibility in Life Cycle Assessment

Prepare for the LCA Certification with Confidence

Gain the knowledge, confidence, and business understanding needed to successfully prepare for the Certified Lifecycle Executive (CLE) exam and communicate LCA with credibility.

Industry-recognised credential Certification preparation Business-ready LCA skills

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 4.7/5 on Trustpilot by 200+ professionals Created to help professionals prepare for the Certified Lifecycle Executive (CLE) certification offered by the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA).

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Explore the course modules, learning outcomes, included resources, and how the course supports your CLE exam preparation.

Your Complete CLE Preparation Package

We’ve mapped the course to the CLE knowledge areas, simplified complex concepts, added exercises and study resources, and brought everything together in one structured learning experience.

Become CLE Ready in Just 5 Hours

Master the knowledge required for the Certified Lifecycle Executive (CLE) certification through a structured course designed to prepare you for the knowledge areas covered by the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) CLE exam.

CLE Exam Study Package

Complete your preparation with a dedicated CLE exam module, study resources, certification guidance, and expert support to help you approach the exam with confidence.

Expert Teachers

Learn from experienced LCA professionals who have helped hundreds of sustainability professionals build confidence in Life Cycle Assessment.

Learn at Your Own Pace

Study whenever it suits you with 3 months of access to complete the course around your schedule.

You’re Never Learning Alone

Get personal guidance whenever questions arise, plus monthly live Q&A sessions where you can dive deeper into LCA topics with your instructors.

Build Confidence as You Learn

Test your understanding throughout the course with quizzes and exercises that reinforce key CLE concepts.

The Power of LCA E-book

Receive The Power of LCA e-book, normally €12.95, with your course, giving you a practical reference long after you’ve completed the training.

Designed for Busy Professionals

Complete the course around work and personal commitments without deadlines or fixed class times.

Creating Positive Impact Together

As environmental professionals, we believe our responsibility goes beyond education. Every enrollment supports coral reef restoration in Zanzibar through a coral planted in your name.

Who Is This Course For?

LCA Made Simple is designed for professionals who don't need to perform full LCAs—but increasingly need to understand, explain, and confidently discuss them. Build the confidence and credibility to communicate LCA with authority.

Professionals Preparing for CLE Certification

You're ready to earn your Certified Lifecycle Executive (CLE) credential and want a structured, efficient way to build the knowledge required for the exam.

Sustainability Consultants & Advisors

Clients are increasingly asking questions about Life Cycle Assessment. Build the confidence to explain LCA clearly, answer their questions, and support recommendations with credibility.

Sustainability & ESG Professionals

LCA is becoming part of your day-to-day work. Learn to interpret results, communicate them confidently, and contribute to conversations you may previously have avoided.

Product & Innovation Teams

Your product decisions increasingly rely on environmental data. Understand what LCA results really mean so you can make better-informed decisions with confidence.

Researchers & Educators

Build a stronger understanding of Life Cycle Assessment so you can explain concepts clearly and answer questions with confidence.

What You'll Learn

Develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical understanding to prepare for the CLE certification, and become the person others trust when LCA matters.

Speak the Language of LCA with Confidence

Stop feeling lost in technical conversations. Understand how the core concepts fit together, how LCA applies to your role and industry, and confidently contribute to discussions that matter.

Interpret Results Like a Professional

Go beyond reading impact numbers. Learn what LCA results actually mean, identify environmental hotspots, and understand the assumptions behind them.

Turn LCA into Better Business Decisions

See how Life Cycle Assessment supports product development, procurement, sustainability strategy, innovation, and environmental decision-making across an organisation.

Understand the Standards Behind Credible LCA

Navigate ISO standards, EPDs, critical review, and environmental claims with confidence so you know what makes an LCA credible—and what doesn't.

Explain, Defend, and Communicate LCA

Build the confidence to explain LCA to clients, colleagues, and decision-makers, answer difficult questions, and communicate results with authority.

Learn from Experienced LCA Educators

Designed to prepare professionals for the knowledge areas covered by the Certified Lifecycle Executive (CLE) certification offered by the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA).

Poul Lindqvist

Poul Lindqvist

Co-founder • LCA Educator

Former CFO turned sustainability educator who loves making Life Cycle Assessment practical and relevant for real business decisions. Ask Poul about impact categories or system boundaries and don't be surprised if he lights up.

Tanja Holm

Tanja Holm

Co-founder • Sustainability Communications Educator

Believes great sustainability work only creates impact if people understand it. Ask Tanja how to turn an LCA presentation into a story people actually remember—and use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the course.

Right away! You get instant access and can start today. The course is 100% self-paced.

If you prefer a specific start date, simply email us at tanja@environmentalacademy.org and we'll be happy to arrange it.
The core lessons take approximately 5 hours to complete. You'll also receive 3 months of access, allowing you to revisit the lessons whenever you need.
Yes. The course is fully self-paced, allowing you to study whenever it best fits your schedule.
Yes. The course is delivered entirely online and is accessible from anywhere in the world.
This course prepares you for the knowledge areas covered by the Certified Lifecycle Executive (CLE) certification offered by the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA).

If you choose to become CLE certified, you'll need to register separately for the official ACLCA certification exam.
No. Many learners take this course simply to gain the confidence to understand, interpret, and communicate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results in meetings, reports, and sustainability projects.
Yes. After successfully completing the course, you'll receive an official Certificate of Completion from Environmental Impacts Academy.

You can proudly share it on LinkedIn, include it in your CV, or present it to your employer as evidence of your new knowledge and skills.
Absolutely. No previous LCA experience is required. The course starts with the fundamentals before gradually progressing to practical, business-focused applications that professionals can immediately use in their work.
You'll develop practical skills that are increasingly valued across sustainability, engineering, manufacturing, consulting, and product development roles.
  • Understand and discuss Life Cycle Assessment with confidence.
  • Support sustainability initiatives and environmental reporting.
  • Strengthen your professional profile with in-demand knowledge.
  • Communicate environmental impacts more effectively with colleagues and clients.
Yes. Your organisation can pay for your enrolment in one of two ways.
Yes. We offer team licences and private company cohorts, including a dedicated Q&A session tailored to your organisation.

For group pricing or a custom proposal, contact us at tanja@environmentalacademy.org.
No problem. You'll receive the recording afterwards, and you're welcome to submit your questions in advance so they can still be addressed.
We're always happy to help.
The entire course is delivered in English, including videos, presentations, worksheets, and downloadable resources.
No. This course focuses on understanding and communicating Life Cycle Assessment concepts rather than performing software modelling, so no specialist software is required.
We offer a 14-day, no-questions-asked refund policy.

If the course isn't the right fit for you, simply contact our support team within 14 days and we'll process your refund promptly.

What Professionals Are Saying

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“As a Sustainability Specialist, it's important for me to understand the kind of insights LCA provides. This course gave me a solid understanding of how LCA supports sustainable decision-making. The lessons were easy to follow and just the right length—thank you!”
— Natalia, Finland
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“Super relevant introduction to LCA. The content was just the right depth to digest and retain. I'd highly recommend it to anyone making product- or service-related decisions at the corporate level—whether in R&D, marketing, procurement, or sales.”
— Karel J. Golta, Germany

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Why Choose LCA Made Simple?

Whether you're preparing for the CLE certification or simply want to make more informed sustainability decisions, this course gives you the foundation you need — with no fluff, no jargon, and no guesswork.

5 hours of structured learning
All 7 CLE exam topic areas
3 months of access
Live Q&A with experts
Certificate of completion

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