Start date:
| 06 Apr 2026, 8.15AM |
duration: |
2792 hrs 45 mins |
Location: |
Online |
Cost: |
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This module is available to start now
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Understand the structure and function of carbon markets globally and within Aotearoa New Zealand, including the distinction between regulatory (compliance) markets and voluntary markets.
- Identify the types of carbon offsets available in Aotearoa New Zealand, including their sources, verification processes and how they contribute to emission reduction targets.
- Discuss the role of the voluntary carbon market programmes and standards and organisations like ICVCM in carbon markets and assess the criteria for voluntary carbon offsets focusing on transparency, additionality, permanence, leakage and how these criteria are applied in Aotearoa New Zealand’s context.
- Evaluate the role of carbon pricing in incentivising emission reductions and what impact regulatory and voluntary markets have had on global and local emissions.
- Analyse the benefits and limitations of carbon markets and offsetting as tools for achieving Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate change objectives, considering environmental integrity, social equity and economic efficiency.
- Discuss the role of indigenous knowledge and perspectives in shaping carbon offset projects in Aotearoa New Zealand, with attention to kaitiakitanga.
Position and pathway
This module includes an optional online badge exam (micro-credential). Successful completion of the assessment contributes towards CEP’s Certified Professional in Carbon qualification.
Time commitment
The module comprises six (6) lessons and videos, and approximately two and a half hours (2.5) hours of total video content. Learners will also complete six (6) progression quizzes, each taking around five (5) minutes, and one (1) completion quiz. The progression quizzes serve as gatekeeper steps, requiring successful completion before participants can advance to the next lesson.
Digital certificate
A digital certificate is issued upon achieving a minimum pass mark of 75%, recognising successful completion and understanding of the module. Please note that this certificate is separate from the associated professional certification.
This “self-directed” module on “Carbon Marketing and Offsetting” aims to provide participants with a thorough understanding of how carbon markets operate, the role of carbon offsetting, and their significance within the New Zealand context. This includes comprehension of the regulatory framework, participation mechanisms, the economic and environmental impacts, and the challenges and opportunities associated with carbon markets and offsetting practices.
This module is available to start now
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Understand the structure and function of carbon markets globally and within Aotearoa New Zealand, including the distinction between regulatory (compliance) markets and voluntary markets.
- Identify the types of carbon offsets available in Aotearoa New Zealand, including their sources, verification processes and how they contribute to emission reduction targets.
- Discuss the role of the voluntary carbon market programmes and standards and organisations like ICVCM in carbon markets and assess the criteria for voluntary carbon offsets focusing on transparency, additionality, permanence, leakage and how these criteria are applied in Aotearoa New Zealand’s context.
- Evaluate the role of carbon pricing in incentivising emission reductions and what impact regulatory and voluntary markets have had on global and local emissions.
- Analyse the benefits and limitations of carbon markets and offsetting as tools for achieving Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate change objectives, considering environmental integrity, social equity and economic efficiency.
- Discuss the role of indigenous knowledge and perspectives in shaping carbon offset projects in Aotearoa New Zealand, with attention to kaitiakitanga.
Position and pathway
This module includes an optional online badge exam (micro-credential). Successful completion of the assessment contributes towards CEP’s Certified Professional in Carbon qualification.
Time commitment
The module comprises six (6) lessons and videos, and approximately two and a half hours (2.5) hours of total video content. Learners will also complete six (6) progression quizzes, each taking around five (5) minutes, and one (1) completion quiz. The progression quizzes serve as gatekeeper steps, requiring successful completion before participants can advance to the next lesson.
Digital certificate
A digital certificate is issued upon achieving a minimum pass mark of 75%, recognising successful completion and understanding of the module. Please note that this certificate is separate from the associated professional certification.
