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Sustainable Design (Green Design) – Exam

The course "Sustainable Design (Green Design) – Exam" is aimed at professionals and designers interested in deepening their knowledge of sustainability applied to product and service life cycles. The training focuses on sustainable and circular design principles, incorporating life cycle assessment (LCA) to rigorously evaluate environmental impacts. Topics include eco-design and design for environment (DfE) methodologies, emphasizing the selection of recycled, recyclable, and low-impact materials, as well as designing for durability, repairability, and ease of disassembly. The course covers energy efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, and sustainable packaging. Relevant international standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 14040/44 for LCA, and ISO 14006 for eco-design are examined, alongside introductions to carbon footprint and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). The course also addresses sustainability communication, analyzing green claims and greenwashing risks, and integrates sustainability criteria into product development processes. The exam assesses applied skills through advanced technical scenarios simulating real-world cases across multiple sectors, with challenging questions designed to test knowledge and expertise.

Exam duration60 min
Pass mark70%
Available questions200
CIWZ PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT

High-integrity learning environment

The pathway is designed for managers, executives, function owners, auditors and professionals. Lessons use validated minimum study time and a contextual tutor; assessments use server-side random selection of questions and answers, session-continuity controls, camera and local audio-activity monitoring during protected tests.

Traceability and reliability: integrity events are logged for authorized review; automated signals do not determine the result on their own.

OFFICIAL PATHWAY INFORMATION

Course technical sheet

Purpose, references, delivery method, commercial terms and certificate value, presented clearly and transparently.

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Training objectives

  • Deepen sustainable and circular design principles
  • Apply life cycle assessment to evaluate environmental impacts
  • Develop skills in eco-design and design for environment
  • Select sustainable materials and design for durability and repairability
  • Integrate sustainability criteria into product development processes
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Skills acquired

  • Coherent and verifiable LCA evaluation
  • Designing to reduce CO2 emissions and waste
  • Knowledge of relevant ISO standards (14001, 14040/44, 14006)
  • Managing green claims and preventing greenwashing
  • Ability to develop practical solutions in complex eco-design scenarios
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Target audience

  • Product designers
  • Sustainability development managers
  • Quality and environmental technicians
  • Packaging and supply chain professionals
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Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of design and product development
  • Fundamental understanding of environment and sustainability
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Program

  • Sustainable and circular design principles
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and impact evaluation
  • Eco-design and design for environment (DfE)
  • Sustainable material selection criteria
  • Design for durability, repairability, and disassembly
  • Relevant ISO standards
  • Sustainable communication and green claims management
  • Real cases and technical scenarios for the exam
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Teaching methodology

  • Theoretical lessons and case studies
  • Analysis of advanced technical scenarios
  • Guided discussions and in-depth insights
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Evaluation method

  • Written exam lasting 60 minutes
  • Passing threshold: 70%
  • Technical questions and practical cases
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Duration

  • 60 minutes (exam)
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Certification

  • Certificate available upon payment of 99.00 € fee
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Expected outcomes

  • Ability to integrate sustainability in design processes
  • Competence in LCA application and eco-design tools
  • Preparedness on sustainability standards and communication