Description
This training is required for those seeking to become CARB-Accredited Verifiers for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).
Under California Air Resources Board (CARB) oversight, third-party verification provides a systematic and documented process for evaluation of reported data against the regulatory requirements and methods for calculation.
The training includes six courses. Course 1 is optional for trainees who have been approved for the “fast-track” via their application prescreening by CARB. If your application was fast-tracked but you would like to attend Course 1, please register via the dropdown menu below.
- Course 1: General Verification (optional for fast-track trainees)
- Course 2: LCFS Verification Requirements
- Course 3: Alternative Fuel Pathway Applications and Annual Reports
- Course 4: Quarterly Fuel Transactions Reports for Alternative Fuels
- Course 5: Petroleum-Based Fuels
- Course 6: Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS)
Eligibility
All trainees must first submit an accreditation application to CARB to participate in the LCFS Verifier Accreditation Training. Approved applicants may process their training registration payment below.
If you have not applied to the program, you may do so by following this link and the instructions for “LCFS Verifier Accreditation Training for New Verifiers”.
The training dates for fast-track participants are Tuesday, April 14th to Friday, April 17th, 2026 in Pasadena, California.
To register, select a single option from the dropdown menu at bottom of the page and click “add to cart”.
Training and Logistics
These training events include in-person lectures, quizzes, and tests, as well as Q&A sessions with CARB subject matter experts. No virtual attendance is available. Course instruction will begin promptly at 9AM and conclude at 5PM on each training day. Morning coffee and refreshment breaks will be provided, and trainees are asked to please report by 8:30AM for check-in on their first day of training (Tuesday). There will be breaks for lunch in the schedule, but lunch is not provided. More information, including the previous training schedule can be found on the LCFS verification website (this year’s schedule will be revised slightly and will be made available upon enrollment).
All trainees will be given access to electronic course materials (logistics handouts, course lecture slides, technical handouts) by April 10th, 2026 – the weekend prior to the in-person training. Trainees are highly encouraged to engage in self-study activities with the LCFS regulation, the 2024 amendments, and CARB guidance materials to prepare for the training.
The specific location of the training in Pasadena will be communicated to registered trainees once logistics have been finalized.
Registration Deadlines & Fees
Registration fees are $1,400 for Courses 2 through 6. Scholarships, partial payments, or payment plans are not currently available.
- Payments made by February 23rd receive an early-bird $50 discount. Prior to payment, applications must be submitted and prescreened for qualifications by CARB staff. It is advised to submit early enough to ensure adequate processing time, typically a few weeks. The enrollment deadline is March 16th.
- Fast track learners are not required to attend course 1, but we encourage fast track learners to consider attending course 1 at a discounted rate ($150 off the course 1 price). Fast track learners can pay $1,400 for courses 2-6, or attend courses 1-6 for $1,600 ($150 discount compared to the cost for non-fast-track learners who are required to take all 6 courses).
- After registering you will receive a confirmation email within 2-3 business days that includes more information about the training logistics and online learning platform that will support the in-person training.
Questions?
For questions related to processing your registration you may contact: registrar@ghginstitute.org
For all other logistical or training event questions, please contact: tani.colbertsangree@ghginstitute.org
The CARB LCFS regulation, which appears at sections 95480 to 95503 of title 17, California Code of Regulations, requires independent verification of data reports specified in section 95500. Verification questions may be sent to lcfsverify@arb.ca.gov.