Curriculum & Features

• English Training Training is provided in English by an expert LCA trainer at the PhD level.
• Fixable Training Scheduling Regardless of the Time Zone.
• Free 2 hours after training follow-up Optional.
• Extensive Training Intensive training for complete program understanding.
• Accelerated Learning Approach Active learning approach accelerates understanding by tailoring instruction to individual styles, using discussions, interactive elements, demonstrations, practical examples, assignments, and trainee feedback.
• Remote (Online) or in Person Choose your DEISO training delivery: online (remote), at your company's location in Japan, or international locations (overseas). Prices vary for each model, and a minimum number of trainees is required except for online training, which can be one-to-one- or one-to-group. A single trainee is sufficient for online training to deliver the chosen training program.
• Training at the Client's Physical Location Outside of Japan Choose your DEISO training delivery: online (remote), at your company's location in Japan, or international locations (overseas). Prices vary for each model, and a minimum number of trainees is required except for online training, which can be one-to-one- or one-to-group. A single trainee is sufficient for online training to deliver the chosen training program.
• In-Person Training at the Client's Physical Location in Japan A minimum number of trainees is required. Please contact us.
• Case Studies: 2
• Basic: LCA for Experts (GaBi) Modeling Principles Understand the LCA for Experts (GaBi) Modeling Principles, as these principles can differ between software platforms.
• Advanced: LCA for Experts (GaBi) Modeling Principles Understand the LCA for Experts (GaBi) Modeling Principles, as these principles can differ between software platforms.
• Gate-to-Gate Modeling
• Cradle-to-Gate Modeling
• Gate-to-Grave Modeling
• Basic: Cradle-to-Grave Modelling The complete Life Cycle.
• Advanced: Cradle-to-Grave Modelling The complete Life Cycle.
• Credit Modeling of Energy Credit Modeling of Energy Recovery (power/electricity) and Thermal (heat).
• Credit Modeling of Materials
• Country Specific Electricity Grid Mix & Heat Modeling
• End-of-Life (EoL) Modeling
• Recycling Techniques (Paper, Plastic, Metals, etc.)
• Transportation Modeling
• Basic Modeling Techniques
• Professional Modeling Techniques
• Working with Microsoft Excel with GaBi Results
• Compare Alternative Products/Technologies
• Model's Local Parameters Discover how to parameterize your SimaPro model using local parameters to accommodate potential future data changes. Facilitate scenario analysis and development, support eco-design modeling, and compare different products and technologies. Learn how to incorporate these parameters into your models and update them as new data becomes available, enhancing flexibility and professionalism while saving valuable time.
• Model's Global Parameters Discover how to parameterize your SimaPro model using global parameters to accommodate potential future data changes. Facilitate scenario analysis and development, support eco-design modeling, and compare different products and technologies. Learn how to incorporate these parameters into your models and update them as new data becomes available, enhancing flexibility and professionalism while saving valuable time.
• LCA for Experts (GaBi) Analyst
• Converting a Model to a System Process (LCI) Results
• Allocation
• LCA for Experts (GaBi) i-Report
• Life Cycle Costing (LCC)
• Life Cycle Working Environment (LCWE)
• Monte Carlo Analysis/Uncertainty Theory Monte Carlo simulation, a key aspect of uncertainty analysis in LCA, involves repeatedly running models using random input values from specified probability distributions. This method accounts for uncertainties in LCA inputs and yields probability distributions of outputs, providing a comprehensive understanding of potential outcomes. By quantifying uncertainties, Monte Carlo simulation enhances the reliability of LCA results, facilitates informed decision-making, and improves the accuracy of environmental assessments, ultimately leading to more robust and defensible conclusions.
• Monte Carlo Simulation/Uncertainty Analysis Monte Carlo simulation, a key aspect of uncertainty analysis in LCA, involves repeatedly running models using random input values from specified probability distributions. This method accounts for uncertainties in LCA inputs and yields probability distributions of outputs, providing a comprehensive understanding of potential outcomes. By quantifying uncertainties, Monte Carlo simulation enhances the reliability of LCA results, facilitates informed decision-making, and improves the accuracy of environmental assessments, ultimately leading to more robust and defensible conclusions.
• Sensitivity Analysis Sensitivity analysis in LCA evaluates the impact of varying parameters on study outcomes, identifying influential factors and their effects on the results' reliability. Sensitivity analysis enhances the credibility and robustness of LCA findings by systematically testing input variables, such as data uncertainties or methodological choices. It enables stakeholders to understand the significance of assumptions and uncertainties, aiding informed decision-making in sustainable product development and policy formulation.
• Scenario Analysis
• Parameter Analysis
• How to Import LCIA Results
• Basic: GaBi Professional Database Training
• Advanced: GaBi Professional Database Training
• CO2/CH4 Emissions Anlysis Learn to analyze the two emissions contributing to climate change and product carbon footprint assessment: CO2 and CH4 emissions analysis.
• GHG Emissions Learn how to conduct a comprehensive climate change assessment using various Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) methods.
• Carbon Footprints
• Use GaBi for Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
• Energy Analysis
• Getting Started with LCA for Experts (GaBi) A detailed walkthrough of the LCA for Experts (GaBi) user-friendly interface and its functions menu is provided. The software panels ("panel-by-panel") are explained in detail. This module also covers common tasks such as creating new projects, opening existing ones, and exploring LCA for Experts' various functions. This includes understanding interface options, tools, data organization, and their overall structure. Productivity tips are also provided for using the main interface.
• Flows, Quantities, Processes, and Plans
• Process Search and Selection
• Basic: Plans Management
• Advanced: Plans Management
• Basic: Process Technology Analysis Acquire the skills to conduct comprehensive "Process Technology Analysis" using LCA for Experts (GaBi) and Microsoft Excel, enabling the derivation of precise conclusions to inform decision-making effectively.
• Advanced: Process Technology Analysis Acquire the skills to conduct comprehensive "Process Technology Analysis" using LCA for Experts (GaBi) and Microsoft Excel, enabling the derivation of precise conclusions to inform decision-making effectively.
• Basic: Database Management
• Advanced: Database Management
• Professional Handling of Databases
• Data Quality Management/Quality Assurance
• Basic life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) Methods
• Advanced: Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) Methods
• Basic: Mid-Point Modeling LCA results can be carried out at the midpoint level, including environmental impact categories such as "climate change," "acidification potential," "human health potential," etc. These categories (15+ on average based on the LCIA method) are called "midpoint impacts."
• Advanced: Mid-Point Modeling LCA results can be carried out at the midpoint level, including environmental impact categories such as "climate change," "acidification potential," "human health potential," etc. These categories (15+ on average based on the LCIA method) are called "midpoint impacts."
• Basic: End-Point Modeling LCA results can be carried out also at the "endpoint" level where the midpoint impact categories (15+ on average) can be aggregated to single 3-4 indicators such as "damage to the ecosystem," damage to health," and damage to resources." This aggregation is called "endpoint modeling."
• Advanced: End-Point Modeling LCA results can be carried out also at the "endpoint" level where the midpoint impact categories (15+ on average) can be aggregated to single 3-4 indicators such as "damage to the ecosystem," damage to health," and damage to resources." This aggregation is called "endpoint modeling."
• Basic: Process Documentation
• Advanced: Process Documentation
• Process Input/Output Mastering process input and output is crucial for comprehending the material and energy inputs and other inputs of each process, along with its main product and by-products of the outputs. This module will delve into understanding emissions to and from nature, the technosphere, and emissions mediums such as water, air, and soil. This training module will cover the practical application of these concepts to LCA for Experts (GaBi) processes.
• Process Types "Unit", "Aggregated", & "Partially Aggregated" processes.
• Basic: Building Custom Processes
• Advanced: Building Custom Processes
• Basic Dashboards Gain proficiency in viewing and analyzing the final collations of your model results. Master the skills to navigate, comprehend, and effectively utilize each results dashboard. This module focuses primarily on the fourth phase of the LCA: interpretation of the final results.
• Advanced Dashboards Gain proficiency in viewing and analyzing the final collations of your model results. Master the skills to navigate, comprehend, and effectively utilize each results dashboard. This module focuses primarily on the fourth phase of the LCA: interpretation of the final results.
• Balance Tools
• Basic Hotspot (Weak-Point) Analysis With LCA for Experts (GaBi) & Microsoft Excel: Hotspot analysis, a fundamental aspect of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), aids in pinpointing weak points or areas of concern within a product's life cycle. By identifying these hotspots, LCA practitioners can prioritize efforts to mitigate environmental impacts and optimize sustainability. This analysis enables stakeholders/LCA analysts to focus resources on improving processes or materials that contribute most significantly to ecological burdens, leading to more informed decision-making and ultimately fostering the development of more sustainable products and systems.
• Advanced Hotspot (Weak-Point) Analysis With LCA for Experts (GaBi) & Microsoft Excel: Hotspot analysis, a fundamental aspect of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), aids in pinpointing weak points or areas of concern within a product's life cycle. By identifying these hotspots, LCA practitioners can prioritize efforts to mitigate environmental impacts and optimize sustainability. This analysis enables stakeholders/LCA analysts to focus resources on improving processes or materials that contribute most significantly to ecological burdens, leading to more informed decision-making and ultimately fostering the development of more sustainable products and systems.
• Creation of Custom Weighting Factors
• Learn & Use all the LCIA Methods
• Import and Export
• Copy Assistant Training (Software Extension) Optional. Requires access to the "copy assistant" add-on/extension of LCA for Experts (GaBi).
• Scenario & Eco-Design Modeling
• Databases Maintenance
• Updating, Maintaining & Troubleshooting GaBi
• Professional Tips & Ticks for Professional use of LCA for Experts (GaBi)