Turn climate ambition into practical action on this Carbon Literacy short course specifically designed for Local Authorities.   

This interactive online course is designed specifically for all local authority staff and teams. It will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and tools to take meaningful climate action in your role and gain Carbon Literacy certification in the process.

Reduced pricing available until the end of March

• Reduced price course for the end of the financial year 2026 – £60 per person (usually £155)
• Cost includes accreditation administration and Carbon Literacy certificate.

This reduced-price training is also offered for a bespoke course on a date to suit your group or organisation – to secure this training rate, book and pay by the end of March. Please get in touch soon to secure your dates.

Why Carbon Literacy matters: 

Carbon Literacy is more than just awareness. It’s about understanding the climate impact of everyday decisions and being empowered to drive change at individual, team, and organisational level. It’s a recognised standard that helps embed climate action into the culture of your Local Authority.

What you’ll gain: 

• A clear understanding of the science and impacts of climate change – globally and locally. 
• Conceptual tools to support your authority’s net-zero goals, based on the latest Zero Carbon Britain research. 
• Fresh ideas and strategies for engaging colleagues, communities, suppliers and partners. 
• A stronger foundation for climate leadership – helping your authority on the way to becoming a Carbon Literate Organisation. 
• Personal certification from the Carbon Literacy Project, demonstrating your commitment and capability. 

Whether you’re a frontline officer or manager, this course will help align your work with your authority’s climate objectives and support the efforts of your Climate Change Officers.

Key information 

• Duration:  9.30 – 13.00 each day  
• Upcoming dates:

  • 21 & 23 April 2026  
  • This training is also offered as a bespoke course on a date to suit you. Please get in touch to arrange 

• There are up to two additional hours of independent work for accreditation 
• Fees: £155 per person (£60 if you book before the end of March).

  • Please get in touch if you would like to pay via invoice 

• Includes: tuition, question and answer sessions, online course materials, Carbon Literacy Project accreditation 
• Terms and conditions

  • You must be 16 years or over to attend this course 
  • For full list of terms and conditions click here

What you will learn 

CAT’s Zero Carbon Britain project offers the hard data and confidence required for visualising a future where we have risen to the demands of climate science. It helps to reduce fear and misunderstandings and open new, positive, solutions-focused conversations. 

This Carbon Literacy Project accredited online course for Local Authorities will explore the solutions offered by the Zero Carbon Britain end point vision for your sector. Drawing on case studies and real-life examples, we’ll look at practical steps to reach net zero from a Local Authority perspective.    

During the course you’ll commit to two carbon reducing actions – these will be evaluated by the Carbon Literacy Project in order for you to be certified as​ Carbon Literate. 

This online training is suitable for everyone working within Local Authorities, including management and Elected Members. Across the day there will be timetabled discussion and reflection sessions, Q&As, networking and offline breaks to keep the online format refreshing and engaging.