FAQ

What kind of certificates or certification does the Institute offer?

How does it work? Do I have to be online at specific times?

Which course is right for me?

Who are the instructors?

How can I register or enroll in courses?

How much is the tuition fee? How much do these courses cost?

How can I pay?

How can I withdraw or cancel my courses?

How is the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute accredited?

Who can I contact?

What kind of certificates or certification does the Institute offer?

The GHG Management Institute currently offers three types of certificates. A Certificate of Participation is awarded to those completing each course, assuming active participation. Certificates of Proficiency are available if you successfully pass the exam associated with each course (separate fee involved for exams).  Under our Professional Programs, we are also offering Certificates of Training that represent the completion of a full curriculum of courses, and their associated exams. For more information on this click here.  The Institute is also developing a professional certification program for GHG professionals under a cooperative stakeholder process that will follow the requirements of ISO 17024.  We expect this our certification program to launch in 2010.  For more information on professional programs click here.

How does it work? Do I have to be online at specific times?

The offered courses of the GHG Management Institute are deployed on the web. Each class will run for about 4 weeks with an online instructor. You can login at anytime during the class period. Your account will show you all the classes you are enrolled in and will help you keep track of your progress. All of the question and answer (Q&A), and discussions take place via email and are posted in discussion forums online.

The courses are self-paced and you can work on the material on your own schedule. During the class period, you have all the flexibility to do the course work. Your class instructor will be able to answer your questions within 24 hours and learning support associate will be online to help you along the way. To know more about how our e-learning program works and how it looks, please go to our elearning page.

Which course is right for me?

Our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to help you develop the role you are aiming at in this evolving field. Our core overview courses are designed for everyone – from managers who want to have the big picture to engineers who want to delve into the technical details. We highly recommend our core courses as the foundation for your learning path.Course descriptions are provided on the Courses and Programs page.

In the near future, we will offer more structured programs for specific roles as well as combinations of courses aimed at those who want the full spectrum of knowledge and perspective. Courses aimed at greenhouse gas management professionals who wish to hone their practice are under development.

Who are the instructors?

Our instructors are internationally renowned experts in the field coordinated by our Dean, Michael Gillenwater. During this initial phase, all courses are instructed by the experts who helped develop the courses as well as by Michael Gillenwater. The experts themselves will field discussions and questions.

How can I register or enroll in courses?

Courses are offered in classes of 40 seats. In order to maintain quality learning, we have limited space. Advance registration assures a participant of a place in the course. A confirmation e-mail will be sent upon receipt of an online registration. All course information can be found in the Courses and Programs section of the Greenhouse Gas Management website. Deadline for registration is seven days after the start of the course.

How much is the tuition fee? How much do these courses cost?

The amount of course tuition and fees appears on the Courses and Programs section and the Registration Form.

How can I pay?

Payment of course tuition and other fees can be made using credit cards, PayPal, or bank transfer. We accept Visa, MasterCard, AMEX or Discover. For more information such as invoicing and procedures for payment, please e-mail registrar@ghginstitute.org.

How can I withdraw or cancel my courses?

Learners can withdraw from a course or assign a course to another eligible person. Learners who withdraw 15 days before the course starts can receive a full refund minus a processing fee of $150.00. Learners who withdraw 14 days or less before the start of the course, or during the course itself, can only receive a 50% refund.

Learners withdrawing from a course should contact the GHG Management Institute by e-mailing registrar@ghginstitute.org and provide the following:
First and Last Name
Registered email address
Course title and Course Schedule (refer to the courses and program section if necessary)

For security reasons, your identity will be verified.

How is the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute accredited?

Launched in November of 2007, the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute is implementing internationally recognized processes for assuring the quality of its training courses and professional programs. For its professional certification programs, the Institute has elected to implement the systems specified in ISO 17024, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Systems of Persons. As the Institute develops and implements its professional certification programs it will follow international best practice and the requirements of ISO 17024. Formal accreditation is planned for 2010.

For its certificate offerings, the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute is privileged to have internationally recognized experts and partners in developing and delivering its training courses. These experts posses a wide range of technical, policy and market experience in their relevant domains. They include experts from private industry, government and nonprofit sectors that have significant experience as GHG standards developers, project developers and managers, program developers and managers, scientific researchers, information management systems developers, and auditors (i.e., verifiers) in the GHG marketplace. In addition, a prestigious and accomplished Advisory Board of experts from diverse backgrounds supports the Institute. The Institute enjoys the endorsement and support by stakeholders and programs around the world, providing confidence to participants and organizations of the credibility and acceptance of the Institute’s training and certificates.

Who can I contact?

In the US, please call +1-612-284-3589 or +Toll Free +1-888-778-1972
You can also reach us by email – info@ghginstitute.org. We will get back to you in 24 hours or less.