Introduction to Carbon Credit Trading

Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of our time, affecting ecosystems, economies, communities, and everyday life across the world. This course introduces learners to the science of climate change, including the difference between weather and climate, greenhouse gas emissions, sea-level rise, ocean acidification, biodiversity loss, and key mitigation strategies. The course also explores carbon credits and carbon markets, including carbon dioxide equivalent, carbon credit generation, carbon offsets, insetting, and offsetting. Learners examine the role of companies in carbon markets and explore future opportunities in ESG, sustainability reporting, carbon project development, climate finance, and policy advisory. Learning Outcomes: > Explain the difference between weather and climate. > Identify the causes and effects of climate change. > Understand the role of greenhouse gases in global warming. > Describe key climate mitigation strategies. > Explain carbon credits, offsets, and carbon dioxide equivalent. > Distinguish between offsetting and insetting. > Understand how carbon markets support climate action. > Identify opportunities in ESG, climate finance, and sustainability. > Earn a certificate of completion.