Carbon Literacy for SMEs
(E-learning Pathway)

8 hours | Certified by Carbon Literacy Project | CPD Accredited | Blended Learning | £129

Carbon Literacy for SMEs
(E-learning Pathway).

Course Overview.

An internationally recognised qualification designed to empower professionals and organisations to drive impactful climate action.

This accredited course combines 6 modules of interactive E-learning content with a 3-hour live interactive webinar, led by accredited trainers.

The E-learning modules, delivered using customised AI avatars, replicate expert trainers to ensure consistent, high-quality content delivery.

The live webinar complements this with real-time discussions, group activities, and practical exercises, creating a comprehensive and collaborative learning experience.

8 guided learning hours in total, with 12 months access.

What You'll Be Able to Do.

After completing this course you will be able to:

  • Explain the foundations of carbon literacy and the science behind climate change
  • Understand the historical context and justice dimensions of the climate crisis
  • Apply basic carbon accounting principles to your own role or organisation
  • Identify practical, credible pathways to Net Zero
  • Lead climate conversations and initiatives with confidence in your workplace
  • Commit to a concrete, evidence-based climate action pledge

Testimonials.

"Despite our team being stretched across multiple locations around the world, Anthony and James managed to deliver not only a very informative series of Carbon Literacy training sessions but also kept the team engaged the whole time. The training also fulfilled everyone’s expectations, from the beginners to the most informed team members".


Julien Le Bas
Global Head of Sustainability
Jack Morton Worldwide
“ClimateEQ have been fantastic at guiding us through the carbon literacy process. Their training was insightful, interactive and immediately saw colleagues engaging with sustainability issues. We are already seeing the positive impact this has had, with several colleagues having already reached out to me to discuss new ideas for sustainability initiatives.”


Dr. Cathy Olphin
Sustainability Manager 
Switch 2 Energy
"Climate EQ’s professional and engaging delivery of Carbon Literacy Training has already benefitted over 100 Staffordshire businesses, feedback has been exceptional; ‘Well worth a day of your time’, ‘inspiring’ ‘will recommend to others" possibilities.




Diane Roberts
Environmental Manager
Staffordshire County Council 

Who the Course Is For.

Every level, from curious beginner to team leader.

This course is designed for business leaders and teams building sustainability into how they work, sustainability professionals looking to formalise their expertise, and individuals starting their own climate action journey.
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Overview

What You'll Learn.

Foundations of
Carbon Literacy

Core concepts, terminology, and why carbon literacy matters for individuals
and organisations.

Climate
Science

The science behind climate change
and global warming, explained clearly
and accessibly

Historical
Context

How the climate crisis developed, and the key events and decisions that shaped it.

Climate
Justice

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Carbon Accounting
Basics

An introduction to measuring and understanding emissions at a personal or organisational level.

Pathways and
Personal Action

Practical routes to reducing emissions, and what credible climate action looks like, for your organisation and in your own life.

How It's Delivered.

This course is delivered in two stages.

Stage 1:

5 hours of self-paced e-learning, delivered through AI-powered avatars that replicate expert trainers, study the 6 modules in your own time, in any order that suits you.

Stage 2: 
A 3-hour live webinar with a real accredited trainer, featuring real-time group discussion and activities. During the webinar you'll complete your Carbon Literacy evidence form and develop your climate action pledge.

Please note:
All 6 e-learning modules must be completed before attending the live webinar.

What Support Is Available.

You are not studying alone.

Support on this course comes directly from a real, accredited trainer, not just self-study content:

Expert messaging support.

Ask a real certified trainer a question, any time, directly through the learning platform or by email.

Get a genuine reply within one working day.

Live trainer-led webinar

A 3-hour real-time session with a real accredited trainer, working through group discussion, activities, and your evidence form together

Peer learning: connect with other learners during the webinar, sharing questions, ideas, and real-world experience as you work toward your climate action pledge

On Completion.

This course is fully accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project and carries 8 accredited CPD hours.

On successful completion, following submission of your evidence form and climate action pledge, you will receive your official Carbon Literacy certification.

Certified by Carbon
Literacy Project.

Internationally recognised accreditation for climate action and carbon literacy.

CPD
Accredited.

8 hours of CPD
accredited learning,
recognised by employers.

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