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Carbon Markets and Pricing Mechanisms

  • Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
Next Intake: 25 May 2026 (Mon)
  • Basic
  • SkillsFuture
  • Short Courses
  • This module is part of Advanced Certificate in Carbon Management

This programme is conducted on campus.

To use your SkillsFuture Credit, please submit your claim through our payment portal. Do not submit the claim manually via the SkillsFuture page. Please refer to our step-by-step guide here.

Next course starts on
25 May 2026 (Mon) See Full Schedule
Fee
SGD2,180* (as low as SGD254 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

2 days
Weekdays (9am - 6pm)

Level
Basic
Venue

Singapore Management University

Who Should Attend

  • Sustainability Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Finance Professionals
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • Business Leaders seeking to integrate carbon management into their strategies

Overview

This module provides a good understanding of carbon markets and pricing mechanisms as key drivers for emissions reduction.

Learners will gain insights into various carbon market structures, different carbon pricing approaches, and the role of carbon offsetting and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). We will also explore the voluntary carbon market and critical integrity considerations.

This course directly addresses the growing need for professionals skilled in navigating and leveraging carbon markets to achieve sustainability goals. It equips learners with competencies relevant for roles in carbon trading, sustainability analysis, and corporate strategy, enhancing their employability and potential for job upgrades in a rapidly evolving industry.

Programme Partner


Sustainability at the heart Global Green Connect (GGC), founded in 2013, is an integrated sustainability network that combines consulting, academy, and social enterprise. Global Green Connect aims to make a positive impact on business for long-term success by focusing on authentic and practical sustainability solutions. Global Green Connect's sustainability training courses aims to equip professionals, managers, executives, and technicians (PMETs) with future-ready skills for emerging green jobs, or existing jobs that are going to be green in the future economy. Global Green Connect is also a Certified B Corporation.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 2-day module, participants will be able to: 

  • Know the fundamental principles and operation of various carbon markets
  • Analyse different carbon pricing mechanisms and evaluate their effectiveness in driving emissions reductions
  • Differentiate between carbon offsetting and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and assess their role in climate action
  • Describe the structure and key considerations within voluntary carbon markets, including integrity challenges

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion.

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more information about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

EMPLOYER-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$654

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$254

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

$2,180

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Employer Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here. 

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll

Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

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*Registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date, or once the class is full, whichever comes first.

Trainers may be subject to change based on availability.

Trainers

John Lo
Founder
Asia Carbon Institute
John Lo
Founder
Asia Carbon Institute

John is the Founder of the Asia Carbon Institute (ACI), a non-profit voluntary carbon credit standards body and registry focus to support the development and implementation of greenhouse gas mitigation initiatives. ACI’s mission is to provide a reliable platform for assessing, validating and generating premium carbon credits. John began his career in the energy sector and have decades of experience in commodities trading, decarbonisation, energy transition and sustainability investments. John is also responsible for the development of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Standard working in collaboration with ICAO/ IATA/ JIG. John holds a degree of Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and an MBA with University of Durham.

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