Train the Trainer: Carbon Literacy

Gain the knowledge, capacity and confidence needed to support others to take action on climate change.

Course essentials

Group size

Ideally suited for
four people.

Commitment 12 hours

Three morning sessions
plus homework

Learning options

Online open
or in-person

Certification

Subject to successful completion of the course

Who should attend

This course is designed for individuals who are already Carbon Literate and are ready to take the next step: leading, delivering, or supporting Carbon Literacy training sessions within their organisation or community.

Ideal for:

  • Senior managers and team leaders
  • Board members or trustees
  • Support workers or volunteers
  • Anyone involved in organising or delivering Carbon Literacy learning

Whether you want to create your own course, build on an existing one, or support others to do so, these sessions will give you the tools, confidence, and structure to make it happen.

What you’ll gain

  • A deeper understanding of the Carbon Literacy Standard

  • Confidence in delivering impactful and inclusive sessions

  • Practical trainer skills tailored to a wide range of audiences

  • Strategies for managing challenging situations in training

  • Peer feedback and live experience through a micro-teach session

  • Access to a ready-made agenda and training structure to help you design or adapt your own course

Our bespoke sessions are tailored to provide your organisation with the support you need to successfully deliver your Carbon Literacy training.

Course structure

  • Understanding Carbon Literacy:

    Refresh and deepen your knowledge

  • Confident trainer skills:

    Build your presence and delivery

  • Engaging diverse learners:

    Techniques to connect with different audiences

  • Handling difficult scenarios:

    Tools and strategies for tricky moments

  • Delivering a session:

    Practical tips for planning and execution

  • How storytelling inspires action:

    Using real stories to drive change

  • What behaviour change means:

    Moving from knowledge to action

  • The Carbon Literacy Standard:

    What it is and how to meet it

  • Peer-assessed micro teach:

    Deliver a 20-minute session and give/receive structured feedback

Interactive and practical

This is a highly practical course. You’ll not only learn how to deliver Carbon Literacy training, but you’ll practise delivering it, receive feedback, and build confidence in a supportive environment. By the end of the sessions, you’ll be better equipped to train others, engage meaningfully, and inspire action.

Course options

We offer our official Carbon Literacy Project accredited Train the Trainer course for both individuals and organisations.

Standard

For individuals from any organisation, we offer quarterly online open courses.

From £750 +VAT*

*This cost is per person

FAQs

How long is the course?

Our standard course runs over three morning sessions, 9:00am-12:30pm plus 1.5 hours of homework. A total of 12 hours, typically across a two to three week period. 

Where does it take place?

Our open courses take place online.

How many people can attend the course?

This course works best with four people.

Do you offer discounts?

Yes, if you are a member of Cynnal Cymru we offer a membership discount.

Customised

For individuals from the same organisation

From £3350 +VAT*

*This cost is based on four individuals from the same organisation receiving training online.

FAQs

What does the course cost?

Our customised course price starts from £3350 plus VAT for online training.

This includes developing course content specific to your organisation.

For in person delivery, we will provide a quote for any additional costs including travel, accommodation, sustenance or room bookings as agreed with the client. 

How long is the course?

Our standard course runs over three sessions, typically 3.5 hours each plus 1.5 hours of homework. A total of 12 hours.

We can work with you to schedule the sessions to suit your organisation’s needs and recommend they are completed within a two to three week period.

Where does it take place?

Our customised courses for organisations can be delivered online or in-person. 

How many people can attend the course?

This course is ideally suited for four people.

Do you offer discounts?

Yes, if you are a member of Cynnal Cymru we offer a membership discount.

Next steps

On successful completion of our accredited Train the Trainer course, we can also help you to take the next steps to becoming an official Carbon Literacy Trainer by providing additional mentoring and guidance to help you achieve Trainer certification through the Carbon Literacy Project. Please get in contact to find out more about our prices and support available.

For more information, please get in contact and find out how we can support you on your Carbon Literacy journey.

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About the Carbon Literacy Project

Carbon Literacy is a concept created in Manchester by Cooler Projects Ltd. and its partners. It is governed by the Carbon Literacy Trust.

The Carbon Literacy Project offers everyone a day’s worth of Carbon Literacy learning, covering – climate change, carbon footprints, how you can do your bit, and why it’s relevant to you and your audience.

The Carbon Literacy Project is globally unique – there is nothing else quite like it anywhere. It was recognised as such by the UN at COP21, in Paris, where it was awarded as a TAP100, one of 100 worldwide Transformative Action Programs.

About Cynnal Cymru

Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales is the leading organisation for Sustainable Development in Wales.

Cynnal Cymru is the official partner in Wales for the award-winning Carbon Literacy Project

In April 2020, Cynnal Cymru was further recognised as a Carbon Literacy Training Organisation – the first in Wales.

Get in touch

training@cynnalcymru.com

029 2043 1746

We typically work Monday -Thursday, 9-5pm

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