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Training & Capacity Building
Scaling Up GHG Accounting Expertise
Valerie MadaraszBusiness Development Manager CSA Standards
April 19, 2023Personnel Certification Programs
CSA Standards Background
• Not-for-profit membership organization• Member of CSA Group• Headquartered in Toronto, Canada• Offices worldwide• Established in 1919• 220 staff working with business, industry, consumers
and government• Over 7,500 active expert members• Over 3,000 standards and codes• In 54 different technology areas
April 19, 2023Personnel Certification Programs
• Building capacity for government and industry• World Secretariat for ISO 14064 GHG standard• Carbon management training programs• Personnel certification programs• GHG registries• Advisory services
CSA in Climate Change
April 19, 2023Personnel Certification Programs
Helping To Build Capacity- Through Training………
Education and Training Programs• More than 550 sessions & 7,000
students each yearCarbon Management Courses • GHG Inventories*• GHG Projects – Essentials & Expert*• GHG Verification using ISO 14064• GHG Validation • The Climate Registry Essentials
* including GHGP Training
April 19, 2023Personnel Certification Programs
…. And Helping To Certify Consistent Skill Sets Personnel CertificationEnsures people performing specific jobs do so in a competent and consistent wayGHG Certification Programs
GHG Inventory QuantifierGHG Verifier
•Developed in accordance with ISO 17024•Standard/protocol neutral
April 19, 2023Personnel Certification Programs
Institutional and Operational Approach
• Universities and Colleges• Trade/Professional Associations• Training Providers
– International– Licenses
• Webinars• Public Seminars• Onsites - Customized• Blended Learning Programs• Certificate of Completion• Online Certification Exams
Training
April 19, 2023Personnel Certification Programs
Challenges
Training Programs• Different levels of knowledge• Logistics/travel/costs• Market - consultants
Personnel Certification Programs• GHG Verifier
– Accreditation vs. certification– Certification vs. “certificate”– Different levels of experience– Prerequisites– Value of certification
Training
April 19, 2023Personnel Certification Programs
Successes
Partnerships• University of Quebec
– Curriculum– Continuing Education
• Training Providers – UK and Ireland– Europe– Middle East
• Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)
Training
April 19, 2023Personnel Certification Programs
The Future – Critical Needs
• Consistency• International applicability• Clear career paths• Encourage young professionals• Provide tools• Emerging standards• Cost-effective programs
Training
