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.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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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
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
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.
If you prefer a specific start date, simply email us at tanja@environmentalacademy.org and we'll be happy to arrange it.
If you choose to become CLE certified, you'll need to register separately for the official ACLCA certification exam.
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.
- 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.
- Pay directly using a company credit card during checkout.
- Request an invoice by emailing tanja@environmentalacademy.org.
For group pricing or a custom proposal, contact us at tanja@environmentalacademy.org.
- Book a free 15-minute call with us.
- Email Tanja or Poul using the contact information provided on this page.
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.
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.