Get job-ready climate skills in just 2–3 weeks.

Two practical short courses. Real tools. Real experience. Real confidence.

Registration Closes: January 21, 2026 | Courses Start: January 27, 2026

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Carbon Accounting
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Choose the practical path that matches your goals.

These short-form courses are designed to help you build skills you can use immediately, whether you’re shifting into climate or leveling up inside your current role.

Registration Closes: January 21, 2026 | Courses Start: January 27, 2026

Carbon Accounting

Learn how emissions are actually measured.

  • Course Description: Learn to calculate and categorize emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, and turn data into actionable reduction strategies.

    • Start Date: January 27, 2026

    • Duration: 4 Weeks

    • Time Commitment: 3–5 Hours/Week

    • Format: Self-paced with Weekly Structure

    • Live Labs & Touchpoints: Optional interactive sessions

    • Certificate: Upon completion

    • Resources: Real data, tools, and templates

    • Community Access: 1-year

    • Understand mandatory climate disclosure requirements across jurisdictions (California, EU, UK, and emerging global standards)

    • Navigate the alphabet soup of frameworks and standards (IFRS, TCFD, GRI, SASB, CDP) and understand how they work together

    • Identify which disclosure requirements apply to your organization based on size, industry, and geography

    • Report material sustainability metrics with credibility and avoid greenwashing risks

    • Align sustainability reporting with financial reporting and investor expectations

    • Respond to increasing stakeholder demands for transparency from investors, customers, employees, and regulators

    • Turn compliance obligations into opportunities for brand differentiation and market leadership

  • After you complete the course, you’ll be able to:

    • Enumerate and categorize emissions sources across Scope 1, 2, and 3 using the GHG Protocol framework

    • Apply the five key principles of GHG accounting (relevance, completeness, consistency, transparency, accuracy) to ensure credible reporting

    • Set appropriate inventory boundaries (temporal, organizational, and operational) for different business contexts

    • Calculate GHG emissions using activity-based data and emission factors across all three scopes

    • Identify the most material emissions categories for different industries using sector-specific guidance

    • Evaluate data collection methodologies and recommend appropriate approaches based on data availability

    • Understand both location-based and market-based methods for Scope 2 emissions reporting

    • Navigate the complete GHG calculation process from boundary setting through reporting and action planning

    • Discuss the limitations of GHG accounting and recognize when to expand beyond carbon metrics

    • Recommend reduction strategies tailored to specific emissions sources and industry contexts

Sustainability Reporting & Disclosures

Learn how companies report climate impact (and what they do next).

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*Get instant access to async course material after registration is completed

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*Get instant access to async course material after registration is completed

  • Course Description: Master the frameworks, standards, and regulations driving global sustainability reporting, and learn how transparency creates business value while managing compliance risk.

    • Start Date: January 27, 2026

    • Duration: 4 Weeks

    • Time Commitment: 3–5 Hours/Week

    • Format: Self-paced with Weekly Structure

    • Live Labs & Touchpoints: Optional interactive sessions

    • Certificate: Upon completion

    • Resources: Real data, tools, and templates

    • Community Access: 1-year

    • Understand mandatory climate disclosure requirements across jurisdictions (California, EU, UK, and emerging global standards)

    • Navigate the alphabet soup of frameworks and standards (IFRS, TCFD, GRI, SASB, CDP) and understand how they work together

    • Identify which disclosure requirements apply to your organization based on size, industry, and geography

    • Report material sustainability metrics with credibility and avoid greenwashing risks

    • Align sustainability reporting with financial reporting and investor expectations

    • Respond to increasing stakeholder demands for transparency from investors, customers, employees, and regulators

    • Turn compliance obligations into opportunities for brand differentiation and market leadership

  • By completing this module, your team will be able to:

    • Explain the three primary drivers of sustainability reporting: risk management & compliance, business value creation, and stakeholder expectations

    • Distinguish between frameworks (TCFD, SDGs), standards (IFRS S1 & S2, GRI, SASB), and regulations (CSRD, SB-253, SECR)

    • Identify which disclosure requirements apply to your organization based on geography, revenue thresholds, and industry

    • Understand the four-step process for corporate sustainability reporting: comply with mandates, identify material issues, follow standards, and report progress

    • Navigate the IFRS S1 & S2 standards and understand their role in creating global baseline disclosures

    • Use materiality assessment tools to identify relevant sustainability topics and metrics for your industry

    • Differentiate between ESG reporting, sustainability reporting, and climate reporting based on scope and audience

    • Report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions alongside other environmental metrics (energy, water, waste, ecological impact)

    • Recognize the limitations of reporting without execution and the importance of credible transition plans

    • Leverage sustainability transparency as a strategic differentiator for investors, customers, and talent

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Who You Will Learn With

Core Curriculum Instructors & Industry Expert Speakers

OPF Academy training is delivered by experienced facilitators who advise leading organizations on strategic sustainability actions every day.

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Get a sneak peek at the upcoming asynchronous module content.

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What to expect:

  • 4 week course, designed for flexible scheduling

  • Commit just 3–5 hours per week

  • Self paced learning with a clear weekly structure

  • Live interactive labs plus optional live touch points

  • Industry expert sessions, live and recorded

  • Sharable certificate included upon completion

  • Real data, tools, and templates

  • 1 year FREE access to OPF’s Community and 1,000+ OPFA Alumni

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Who Is OPF Academy For?

We’re on the lookout for professionals and leaders prepared to guide their organizations towards a brighter future.

For Climate Switchers

Break into climate with skills you can show.

  • Build technical skills (fast)

  • Add a portfolio project to your résumé

  • Speak confidently in interviews

  • Learn the tools analysts actually use

For In-Role Upskillers

Do your sustainability work with clarity.

  • Understand Scope 3

  • Improve reporting accuracy

  • Communicate confidently with leadership

  • Apply templates immediately

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Konrad Schlarbaum (Cohort 6)
Landed a job as Green Business Specialist at Colorado Green Business Network
Konrad Schlarbaum (Cohort 6)
Landed a job as Green Business Specialist at Colorado Green Business Network

“While in between jobs, I noticed gaps in my skills and experience that I wanted to address to support sustainability efforts more effectively. Certifications seemed overwhelming in terms of time and cost, but OPFA offered a practical and hands-on approach that resonated with me. Receiving a scholarship allowed me to participate in this impactful program, where I gained both technical skills and a supportive network of sustainability professionals.”

Landed a job as Green Business Specialist at Colorado Green Business Network
Gerardo Aguilar (Cohort 5)
Landed a job as ESG Analyst at Westfall Technik
Gerardo Aguilar (Cohort 5)
Landed a job as ESG Analyst at Westfall Technik

“The Academy gave me in depth knowledge of Corporate Sustainability such as CDP, ISO, LCA, and GHG it contained everything I needed to be knowledgeable to get internships and interviews, now I am putting this knowledge and my experiences to use during my interviews to land my first ever Sustainability-Climate role!”

Landed a job as ESG Analyst at Westfall Technik
Jared Ward (Cohort 2)
Landed a job as Manager Procurement - Sustainability - Packaging at Kraft Heinz
Jared Ward (Cohort 2)
Landed a job as Manager Procurement - Sustainability - Packaging at Kraft Heinz

“If you're seeking a career pivot, wanting to build your sustainability acumen, or looking to network with like-minded professionals, OPFA is a great opportunity to do all three”

Landed a job as Manager Procurement - Sustainability - Packaging at Kraft Heinz
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Christopher Buccola (Cohort 6)
Landed a job as Sustainability Analyst at Cook County Government
Christopher Buccola (Cohort 6)
Landed a job as Sustainability Analyst at Cook County Government

“Even as I begin this new position, I’m already applying the knowledge I gained during the program. The slides, notes, and presentations continue to be a valuable resource—both for refreshing my memory and serving as examples in real-world scenarios. OPFA not only gave me the skills and confidence I needed but also equipped me with tools that will support my growth for years to come.”

Landed a job as Sustainability Analyst at Cook County Government
Rohan Bansal (Cohort 5)
Landed a job as Sustainable Finance Consultant at Vosyn
Rohan Bansal (Cohort 5)
Landed a job as Sustainable Finance Consultant at Vosyn

“I now feel confident in guiding teams through the intricacies of sustainability projects, from setting clear goals to managing implementation and adapting strategies as needed”

Landed a job as Sustainable Finance Consultant at Vosyn

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Which course is right for me?

  • Sustainability Reporting & Disclosures: Learn to calculate and categorize emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, and turn data into actionable reduction strategies.

    • Start Date: January 27, 2026

    • Duration: 4 Weeks

    • Time Commitment: 3–5 Hours/Week

    • Format: Self-paced with Weekly Structure

    • Live Labs & Touchpoints: Optional interactive sessions

    • Certificate: Upon completion

    • Resources: Real data, tools, and templates

    • Community Access: 1-year

  • Sustainability Reporting & Disclosures: Learn to calculate and categorize emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, and turn data into actionable reduction strategies.

    • Start Date: January 27, 2026

    • Duration: 4 Weeks

    • Time Commitment: 3–5 Hours/Week

    • Format: Self-paced with Weekly Structure

    • Live Labs & Touchpoints: Optional interactive sessions

    • Certificate: Upon completion

    • Resources: Real data, tools, and templates

    • Community Access: 1-year

  • Start with Carbon Accounting (most do): Master the frameworks, standards, and regulations driving global sustainability reporting, and learn how transparency creates business value while managing compliance risk.

    • Start Date: January 27, 2026

    • Duration: 4 Weeks

    • Time Commitment: 3–5 Hours/Week

    • Format: Self-paced with Weekly Structure

    • Live Labs & Touchpoints: Optional interactive sessions

    • Certificate: Upon completion

    • Resources: Real data, tools, and templates

    • Community Access: 1-year

  • Sustainability Reporting & Disclosures: Learn to calculate and categorize emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, and turn data into actionable reduction strategies.

    • Start Date: January 27, 2026

    • Duration: 4 Weeks

    • Time Commitment: 3–5 Hours/Week

    • Format: Self-paced with Weekly Structure

    • Live Labs & Touchpoints: Optional interactive sessions

    • Certificate: Upon completion

    • Resources: Real data, tools, and templates

    • Community Access: 1-year

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