The courses of the training programme are intended to train review experts for the technical review of information reported under the Convention related to GHG inventories by Annex I Parties.
The courses of the training programme are mandatory for any expert with relevant GHG inventory experience, who has not previously participated in GHG inventory reviews.
Each trainee taking the basic course will be required to study the general module and one sector-specific module. Trainees are allocated to sector-specific modules based on their previous experience in national GHG inventories and the needs of the inventory review process.
All courses are available online for a 9-week study period. During this period, trainees are expected to dedicate time to complete and follow the online courses. For trainees with limited access to Internet, the secretariat can provide off-line versions of the training material. The working language for the training is English. A good command of this language is required for participating in the training programme. Following completion of the online courses, trainees are required to take the on-line mandatory examinations.
New review experts of GHG inventories must pass the general examination and a sectoral examination before participating in expert review teams. Those who successfully complete the requirements will be invited to participate in centralized or in-country reviews under the Convention, working alongside experienced review experts.