Aim of the course:

Shape the future of sustainable construction. This flexible microcredential equips you with the systematic knowledge and practical skills to understand the environmental impact of buildings, calculate carbon footprints, and make informed decisions across the building life cycle. Developed through European university collaboration and aligned with the evolving needs of the construction industry, the programme combines future-focused sustainability expertise with practical skills in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and environmental decision-making. Gain the knowledge employers increasingly value as Europe accelerates its green transition.

Target group:

Construction and architecture specialists.

Prerequisites:

Prior knowledge of construction, ≥ EQF level 5 or equivalent area work experience.

Topics:

1. Construction Economics for Decarbonisation
2. Building Carbon Footprint – Theory
3. Digital Tools for Assessing Buildings as Material Banks
4. Product Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
5. Building Carbon Footprint – Reporting
6. Sustainable and Environmental Approaches to Modern Construction and Cost Planning
7. 2-day intensive, in-person consolidation workshop

Study results:

1. Explains the principles of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for buildings and construction products and applies relevant international standards (e.g., EN 15978, ISO 14040/44).
2. Calculates and analyses the carbon footprint of a building across different life-cycle stages using appropriate data sources and software tools.
3. Evaluates the environmental impact of construction materials, technologies, and design decisions, and identifies the components with the greatest impact.
4. Integrates environmental objectives into construction process management, including technology selection, resource planning, and waste management.
5. Develops economically justified proposals for reducing building-related emissions and improving long-term sustainability.

Graduation document:

TalTech certificate

Language:

English

Sub courses:

1. Product Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
2. Digital Tools for Assessing Buildings as Material Banks
3. Building Carbon Footprint – Theory
4. Construction Economics for Decarbonisation
5. Two-day Consolidation Workshop (Built Environment Sustainability)
6. Sustainable and Environmental Approaches to Modern Construction and Cost Planning
7. Building Carbon Footprint – Reporting

Registration deadline:

20.10.2026 23:59

Timetable: