As regulations tighten, consumer expectations rise, and the shift to a circular economy accelerates, companies face growing pressure to manage their environmental impact and prove it.

But there is a critical gap: most professionals can talk about sustainability, very few can quantify it.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the science-based framework that closes that gap. It enables businesses to systematically measure and reduce their footprint across every stage of a product’s life — from raw materials to end-of-life disposal. With advancing tools and industry-aligned methodologies making LCA more accessible than ever, now is the time to build that expertise internally.

This programme gives you the technical credibility to lead, not just participate. Whether you are shaping environmental strategy, developing sustainable products, or driving operational change, you will leave equipped to conduct credible life cycle assessments and deliver verified, data-driven proof that regulators, investors, and customers increasingly demand.

Date | Time

Please refer to the respective modules dates here

Starts on

30 June 2026

Duration

Each module runs over 2 days from 9am - 6pm

Format

In-person at Singapore Management University

Funding available

SkillsFuture funded: Subsidised up to 90%

Certification

SMU Academy Advanced Certificate in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Sustainability

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Prefer to start small?

This Advanced Certificate is fully stackable, completing it counts towards the SMU Academy Advanced Certificate in Life Cycle Management for Sustainability. Individual modules are available to take separately, so you can build your expertise at your own pace.

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Key takeaways

Gain a robust understanding of LCA principles, methodologies, and standards, including ISO 14040/44, to build technical credibility for industry practice

Develop the skills to collect, analyse, and interpret LCA data across product and service systems, including process mapping and Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data management

Learn how to apply Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) methods to select impact categories, normalise results, and support decision-making in corporate sustainability and product design

Acquire the ability to analyse LCA results, translate findings into actionable tasks, and communicate outcomes clearly to stakeholders

Understand how to integrate environmental and economic considerations into LCA studies, identifying hotspots and opportunities for resource optimisation and cost savings

Obtain practical knowledge to embed LCA within broader sustainability frameworks, including carbon management, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance

Who should attend?

Suitable for professionals involved in sustainability strategy, product development, and operations, with a vested interest in environmental impact reduction, life cycle thinking, and sustainable innovation across sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, corporate strategy, and product design.

This programme is for you if you are:

  • Corporate Sustainability Professionals

  • Engineering Professionals

  • Product Development Professionals

  • Operations Managers and Specialists

  • Business Strategy and Innovation Professionals

  • Professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainability

Module intakes and fee

ModulesDatesRegistration
Introduction to life cycle assessment (LCA)30 Jun – 1 Jul 2026Register here
Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) Analysis7 – 8 Jul 2026Register here
Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)14 – 15 Jul 2026Register here
Interpretation and application of LCA21 – 22 Jul 2026Register here
Regulation and artificial intelligence (AI) in sustainability28 – 29 Jul 2026Register here
LCA & carbon management4 – 5 Aug 2026Register here
All sessions are classroom facilitated training.

Full Fee: SGD13,080* (as low as SGD1,524 after maximum funding)

Company-sponsored
Participant profileSelf-sponsoredSMENon-SME
Singapore citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$3,924
(After SSG Funding 70%)		$1,524
(After SSG funding 70%
+ ETSS funding 20%)		$3,924
(After SSG funding 70%)
Singapore citizen ≥ 40 years old$1,524
(After SSG funding 70% + MCES funding 20%)		$1,524
(After SSG funding 70%
+ ETSS funding 20%)		$1,524
(After SSG funding 70%
+ MCES funding 20%)
International participant$13,080
(No funding)		$13,080
(No funding)		$13,080
(No funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme for Mid-Career Individuals
A SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 will be provided to Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for this programme.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual)

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company’s SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME’s status, please click here.

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

 

Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

Programme built by practitioners for practitioners

This course is designed and created jointly by industry experts and experienced practitioners.

It is industry-approved by thought leaders in ESG and corporate governance to equip professionals with the right skills to take advantage of business and career opportunities in the green sector and low-carbon economy.

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