Practical Carbon Removal & Markets Masterclass
A 6-week hands-on, practical course designed to build expertise in carbon removal technologies, carbon markets, and project development. Combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications and industry expertise.










Carbon Removal Course Objectives
- Master carbon removal fundamentals and technologies
- Develop practical skills in carbon credit evaluation
- Understand market dynamics and project development
- Build hands-on experience with carbon removal projects
Week 1: Fundamentals of Carbon Management
- Industry landscape and trends
- Carbon cycle fundamentals
- Market reports and analysis
- Technology comparison exercises
Week 2: Oxford Offsetting Principles & Emissions
- Emissions classification methods
- Future technology pathways
- Oxford offsetting guidelines
- Corporate strategy development
Week 3: Measurement, Reporting & Verification
- Global verification standards
- Quality assurance processes
- Data analysis techniques
- Project reporting methods
Week 4: Carbon Removal Technologies
- Direct air capture systems
- Biochar and ocean approaches
- Cost curve analysis
- Scaling technology solutions
Week 5: Carbon Markets & Trading
- Carbon market price dynamics
- Credit lifecycle processes
- Trading platform operations
- Portfolio development strategies
Week 6: Case Study & Final Project
- Final project presentation
- Carbon removal proposal
- Feasibility study completion
- Financial modeling review


From beginner to carbon competent
100% online
5 expert lectures + 6 group workshops
Hands-on practical projects & assignments
2 hrs/week + coursework
Weekly
Personalized feedbacksupport
Digital certificate upon graduation
Who is this VC program for?
Perfect for anyone looking to grow & evolve as an angel or VC in climate & sustainability, develop a solid investment thesis or better understand the VC & funding world.
Aspiring VCs &
Climate Investors
Get investment insights & practical experience from leading climate & deeptech investors.
Venture Analysts & Investment Associates
Broaden investment knowledge, build key VC connections & develop investment or fund thesis.
Angel Investors, HNWIs &
Family Offices
Learn best practices & strategies to excel with private market climate investing & venture capital.
Operators, Entrepreneurs & Innovators
Understand venture process & VC world to best position your company for funding & growth.
Recent Grads & Techical Professionals
Learn the ins & outs of VC to combine your technical expertise with climate investing
Corporate & Industry Innovation Teams & Sustainability Pros
Better understand and work with VCs and startup/venture ecosystem
Course Format
Case studies, course work & on-the-job training & fellowship for key climate skills, job experience & career boosting prospects.
LIVE Expert Lectures & Session Recordings
Weekly Discussions & LIVE Workshops
Individual Coursework, Reading & Final Project
Designed for action.
By real-world doers.
Learn Carbon Market Skills
Get real-world carbon removal training from biochar startup founder with real world case studies solving current challenges.
Practice Carbon Removal
Get real-world carbon market challenges and carbon removal industry example coursework for tangible, practical learning.
Model Carbon Credits
Get real-world carbon capture experience practicing carbon credit skills & modeling tools needed to thrive in sustainability.

Andrés Chapa
Andres is an environmental entrepreneur specializing in biochar technology and sustainable agriculture. As founder of Tierra Prieta since 2014, he develops innovative processes to convert agricultural waste into high-quality biochar, improving soil fertility while generating certified carbon credits.
His pioneering work has established new methods for reducing water and fertilizer usage while promoting soil health and climate action.

From 4WARD's biggest supporters!

Matt Trudeau
CEO of Nori


Hendrik Dik
Climate Lead of MassChallenge Swiss


Kevin Kyer
CEO of Pyrpose
4WARD's community advantage
The expertise, education and network to accelerate your career in climate & sustainability
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We run regular online networking sessions & in-person events in 45 cities to connect climate & sustainability DOERs and drive collaboration & environmental impact at scale.
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We empower 100s of ambassadors to build their local climate ecosystems, advance their careers & climate goals & create lasting change to benefit their community.
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We link industries & interests global with sector calls, groups & recommendations to help members meet & collaborate with relevant partners to advance their collective goals.
Job Placements & Hiring
We run regular online networking sessions & in-person events in 45 cities to connect climate & sustainability DOERs and drive collaboration & environmental impact at scale.
Global Online Community
We empower 100s of ambassadors to build their local climate ecosystems, advance their careers & climate goals & create lasting change to benefit their community.
Multi-Stakeholder
We link industries & interests global with sector calls, groups & recommendations to help members meet & collaborate with relevant partners to advance their collective goals.
Secure your spot!
Format: 6-week online course
Live lectures + recordings & coursework
Price: $600
Planned Start: Feb 2025
Frequently asked questions
This course is for anyone seeking expertise & practical experience in various carbon removal technologies & challenges or fundamental understanding of carbon credit & market systems.
Perfect for:
- Job seekers seeking to uplevel their profile
- Corporate employees seeking solid baseline knowledge in carbon technologies & offsets
- Aspiring carbon founders/startups seeking knowledge & hands-on experience in carbon tech
- Sustainability consultants seeking to broaden skillset & carbon credits/markets expertise
That is kind of the point :)
All 4WARD courses & training programs are designed & led by industry practitioners & built around real world examples & case studies to make the learnings & experience as tailored to practical real world value as possible.
The course consists of two hours of live sessions & workshops per with additional assignments, reading/materials & resources to accelerate your carbon removal expertise.
Expect to spend at least 5-8hrs/week throughout the 6-week course for best results.
We are biased towards action, practical skills & hands-on learning. Rather than focus purely on high-level concepts or theoretical problems, 4WARD courses & fellowships emphasize learning by doing & solving real-world problems to the major challenges facing humanity.
Because companies demand real results, practical experience & operational know-how of their organisation & job applicants - because theory doesn't cut it in the real world.
And we need more people & skilled professionals actively working on climate & sustainability solutions, not merely discussing hopeful scenarios. Mobilising the critical workforce of tomorrow requires actually doing work.
The program will begin in Jan/Feb of 2025 and last 6 intensive weeks.
The entire 6-week carbon removal & markets masterclass costs $600