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Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Training Programs

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Professional Training Program Plans

Designed for professionals who must defend declarations under audit, not simply understand the theory.

Environmental Product Declarations are formal, verified documents.
They influence procurement decisions, regulatory submissions, and contractual positioning.

This page is dedicated exclusively to professional EPD training programs designed to build internal capability within organizations responsible for preparing, reviewing, or managing EPDs.

It does not cover outsourced EPD project execution services.


Why Conventional Training Fails in Practice

EPDs operate within structured regulatory and program-operator frameworks.
Superficial training often creates familiarity — not competence.

Common gaps include:

  • Misinterpretation of ISO 14025 requirements

  • Weak alignment between LCA modeling and declaration reporting

  • Inadequate understanding of Product Category Rules (PCRs)

  • Poor documentation discipline for third-party verification

  • Limited ability to justify assumptions under technical review

  • Inability to defend methodological choices internally

In regulated and competitive markets, these gaps create exposure.

Professional EPD training must address the operational realities of verification, documentation integrity, and defensible methodological decision-making.


Who This Training Is For

This training is designed for professionals who carry responsibility for EPD outcomes:

  • Sustainability Directors overseeing product disclosures

  • LCA practitioners transitioning into EPD preparation

  • Technical teams managing declaration documentation

  • Environmental consultants expanding into EPD advisory roles

  • Compliance and regulatory officers supervising published declarations

  • Manufacturers entering markets where EPDs influence procurement

This Training Is Not Intended For:
  • Students seeking introductory sustainability courses

  • Casual learners exploring environmental topics

  • Individuals seeking short-format certification for resume purposes

  • Price-driven buyers comparing low-cost programs

Participation assumes professional accountability and technical responsibility.


Standards Alignment & Methodological Rigor

All training programs are aligned with internationally recognized frameworks, including:

  • ISO 14025 (Type III Environmental Declarations)

  • ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 (Life Cycle Assessment)

  • EN 15804 (Construction Products, where applicable)

  • Relevant Product Category Rules (PCRs)

  • Program operator verification structures

Training emphasizes:

  • Functional unit discipline

  • System boundary definition clarity

  • Allocation transparency

  • Data quality assessment principles

  • Documentation traceability

  • Audit defensibility

The objective is structured professional competence — not theoretical exposure.


Delivery & Engagement Model

Training engagements are delivered through structured professional formats:

  • Remote delivery for distributed teams

  • On-site workshops for organizational alignment

  • One-to-one practitioner intensives

  • Cross-functional corporate group sessions

Customization reflects organizational maturity and sector context.
It is part of responsible training design — not a premium add-on.

Programs are scheduled based on scope alignment and participant readiness.


Experience Context

The training structure reflects direct experience with:

  • Multi-market EPD preparation environments

  • Verification processes and documentation review expectations

  • Industrial and construction product categories

  • Corporate governance frameworks for environmental disclosures

The emphasis remains on building internal capability that withstands scrutiny.


Begin a Structured Discussion

If your organization is evaluating the development of internal EPD capability, we welcome a professional discussion.

  • Discuss applicability

  • Request a quotation

  • Explore training pathways

I want you to know that engagement begins with clarity of scope and mutual expectations.


Professional Scope

This page addresses Environmental Product Declaration training exclusively.
Organizations seeking full EPD project execution or advisory services may consult our dedicated service pages.

Featured the clients:

Training Plans

15 Hours

EPD Professional Training with LCA for Experts (GaBi)

$4,250
Prices are per trainee

Curriculum & Features

  • English Training Training is provided in English by an expert LCA trainer at the PhD level.
  • Optional Examination & Training Certificate (Paid) Certificate fees per trainee apply. Contact us for pricing details.
  • 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.
  • Practical Case Studies: 1
  • 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.
  • Theoretical & Practical Training Transform theory into practical expertise.
  • The EPD Theory
  • Training on the EN15804 Standard
  • Practically Conduct a Full EPD
  • Understanding Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Concept, Framework, & Procedures
  • Extensive & Advanced Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Understand the LCA Standard
  • Perform Full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Data Training
  • Basic Level: Training on Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) Methods
  • EPD in the Construction Industry
  • Coaching on Performing EPD with LCA for Experts (GaBi)
  • Practical Case Studies: 1
  • Learn How to Analyze Existing EPDs Reports
  • Prepare and Write the EPD Report
  • Data Collection
  • LCA Background Report Preparation
  • Product Category Rules (PCR)
  • Third-Party Panel Validation
For conducting EPDs in the "LCA for Experts (GaBi)" software and learning the complete EPD & the advanced LCA concepts and theories (theoretical & practical training). This training plan requires prior knowledge of using the LCA for Experts (GaBi) software.
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15 Hours

EPD Professional Training with openLCA

$4,650
Prices are per trainee

Curriculum & Features

  • English Training Training is provided in English by an expert LCA trainer at the PhD level.
  • Optional Examination & Training Certificate (Paid) Certificate fees per trainee apply. Contact us for pricing details.
  • 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.
  • Practical Case Studies: 1
  • 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.
  • Theoretical & Practical Training Transform theory into practical expertise.
  • The EPD Theory
  • Training on the EN15804 Standard
  • Practically Conduct a Full EPD
  • Understanding Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Concept, Framework, & Procedures
  • Extensive & Advanced Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Understand the LCA Standard
  • Perform Full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Data Training
  • Basic Level: Training on Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) Methods
  • EPD in the Construction Industry
  • Coaching on Performing EPD with LCA for Experts (GaBi)
  • Practical Case Studies: 1
  • Learn How to Analyze Existing EPDs Reports
  • Prepare and Write the EPD Report
  • Data Collection
  • LCA Background Report Preparation
  • Product Category Rules (PCR)
  • Third-Party Panel Validation
For conducting EPDs in the openLCA software and learning the complete EPD & the advanced LCA concepts and theories (theoretical & practical training). This training plan requires prior knowledge of using the openLCA software.
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