Renoster Carbon Academy: The confidence to trade carbon right

Built for the new generation of climate professionals

We believe that education is essential to scaling market integrity, and that informed participants build better outcomes.

This course series is brought to you by Renoster, a carbon credit ratings agency focused on bringing deep transparency to the nature-based Voluntary Carbon Markets in collaboration with illuminem, the world’s leading source of sustainability knowledge and data.

Together, we’re helping professionals, from buyers to policymakers, gain the skills and insights they need to act credibly in a rapidly evolving carbon economy.

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your approach, this platform delivers the clarity, structure, and confidence to lead in the carbon space.

Course options

Choose your path to carbon confidence:

📚 Flagship course

Scaling quality in the Voluntary Carbon Market 

Self-paced · 15 chapters · 48 lessons · $1,500

The most comprehensive VCM course available. From foundational science to crediting methodologies, compliance frameworks, market risk and Article 6, this flagship course equips you with the skills to lead in a fast-evolving space.

Who it's for: Corporate buyers, sustainability leads, investors, and ESG professionals.

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📚 Mini courses

Short, focused courses drawn from the flagship curriculum — ideal for professionals who want deep insight on a single topic.

📗 Understanding the carbon market landscape

Self-paced · 3 chapters · 9 lessons · $300
Learn how carbon markets work, how emissions are tracked and verified, and why the VCM exists. Perfect for newcomers and corporate teams building foundational fluency.
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📗 Buying credits and managing risk

Self-paced · 5 chapters · 15 lessons · $500
Understand how to assess credit quality, manage portfolio risk, and use procurement tools like digital MRV and insurance.
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📗 Building and evaluating carbon projects

Self-paced · 7 chapters · 24 lessons · $700
Learn how carbon projects are designed, what methodologies shape them, and how to evaluate project integrity. Includes real-world case studies.
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Custom corporate training

Need to align your team around a shared understanding of carbon markets? We offer tailored training for companies and institutions, covering strategic, technical, or policy-focused content.

📩 Contact hello@renoster.co to build your custom package.

What you’ll get

• 100% virtual, self-paced content for working professionals

• Monthly office hours with instructors for live Q&A

• Downloadable resources, quizzes, and real-world case examples

• Access to a private learning community of carbon market professionals

Partners

This collaboration is supported by partners committed to building a more transparent, equitable and effective carbon market.

Ready to lead in carbon markets?

Spots are limited. Join a global community of professionals building the future of climate finance.
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This learning platform is brought to you in collaboration with illuminem, the world’s leading source for sustainability news, expert illuminem Voices, and data-driven insights.