The FCM program requires that 4 courses be taken, each taking 2 weeks of study time. With a total of approximately 60 hours of instruction, courses may be completed in different sessions, over a two-year time period.

Students may register and complete all courses in one session or spread out the courses (in order of prerequisite requirements) over a 2-year time frame. (this is not a self-paced program)

Courses

1. Carbon Accounting (October 2-13, 2023)
• Module 1: Forests and the Carbon Cycle
• Module 2: Forests and GHG Budgets
2. Carbon Data (October 16-27, 2023)
• Module 1: Where Data Comes From
• Module 2: How Data Are Used
3. Carbon Initiatives, Programs, Projects (November 6-17, 2023)
• Module 1: Context
• Module 2: The Stages and Components of a Forest Carbon Project
4. Carbon Policy, Finance, Markets; Challenges (November 20-December 1, 2023)
• Module 1: Policy, Finance, Markets
• Module 2: Ongoing and Emerging Challenges