This training course qualifies you as a DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment. You will gain the necessary knowledge to calculate and optimise the environmental impact of buildings throughout their entire life cycle, independent of the use of specific accounting software.
This training is held in German.
| Please note: if you hold the qualification as a DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment, we will, upon request, list you in the expert search on the DGNB website. This makes you directly visible as a service provider for life cycle assessment in DGNB Certification projects. If you are already listed as an energy efficiency expert by the German Energy Agency (dena), the title also allows you to be included in the Energy Efficiency Experts list (German only) with the additional qualification in life cycle assessment (LCA). |
Learning objectives and skills taught
- You will understand the basics and the various possible applications of life cycle assessment.
- Gain the skills to independently prepare LCAs for different use cases.
- You will get a neutral overview of the most common assessment software available and how to use them.
- You will be able to critically reflect on and compare different scopes and outcomes in relation to the environmental impact.
- You will be prepared for the application of the DGNB Criterion ENV1.1 as part of the DGNB Certification (DGNB System New Construction of Buildings, Version 2023) and the verification of the special QNG requirements.
- You have an understanding of the relevant international and European methods and standards for the application of life cycle assessment.
The title 'DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment' recognises experts in life cycle assessment. DGNB-Examined Experts in Life Cycle Assessment specialise in the conduction and interpretation of building life cycle assessments. These are relevant within the framework of DGNB Certification and are required in order to claim funding under the programme 'Klimafreundlicher Neubau' run by the federal funding programme 'Bundesförderung für effiziente Gebäude' (BEG).
Key facts at a glance
- (Specialist) planners who want to minimise the environmental impact of buildings using life cycle assessment
- Energy efficiency experts who would like to expand their knowledge of life cycle assessment, which is additionally required for the German funding programme ‘Klimafreundlicher Neubau’ (calculation of the required values for the life cycle assessment according to QNG)
- Clients who wish to understand the benefits and possibilities of life cycle assessment
- DGNB Consultants or DGNB Auditors who wish to specialise in life cycle assessment or, in particular, support the implementation of the DGNB criterion ENV1.1 'Building life cycle assessment' as an expert in certification projects
- Students* in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering or energy and environmental management
*Note for students: The Life Cycle Assessment Compact Course is also taught free of charge at some colleges or universities as part of a DGNB university cooperation. You can find a list of our university partners here. The subsequent examination to qualify as a DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment must be taken through the DGNB Academy and is subject to a fee.
| Regular development stream | Shortened development stream with a specific DGNB qualification | |
|---|---|---|
| DGNB Auditor | ||
| Step 1 | Life Cycle Assessment Compact Course | (x) |
| Step 2 | DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment exam | |
(x) = recommended
Licensed DGNB Auditors and DGNB Senior Auditors can request the qualification as a DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment by emailing ausbildung@dgnb.de.
After completing the Life Cycle Assessment Compact Course, you have the option of taking an online exam to acquire the DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment title. Depending on your learning style and prior knowledge, self-study preparation typically takes 15 to 20 hours.
The 30-minute exam consists of a total of 27 questions and is taken online. The questions are multiple choice. A score of at least 70 percent is required to pass the exam. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam once free of charge.
Duration
30 min. on one exam day
Event location
online
Price
€110.00 plus VAT
€130.90 incl. 19% VAT
for DGNB members/members of a cooperating training institution1/people working for a local authority, a local government body or a municipal enterprise2
€160.00 plus VAT
€190..40 incl. 19% VAT
for DGNB non-members
€110.00 plus VAT
€130.90 incl. 19% VAT
for students3
1 When booking, please enclose valid evidence of membership of a cooperating training institution.
2 These terms and conditions apply to local authorities in Germany. If you wish to make use of them, please confirm your eligibility during Registration. For more information, see the landing page.
3 When booking, please enclose a valid certificate of enrolment.
The reduced fees apply according to the DGNB fee schedule for all ordinary members and group members of the DGNB and their employees.
Please note: As the training and exam are in German, please switch to German language settings to make a booking.
After successful participation, you will receive a digital copy of a certificate of attendance for the Life Cycle Assessment Compact course.
After passing the exam:
- Receipt of your officially recognised title as a DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment
This qualification is also recognised under the funding programmes run by the German Federal Government and KfW. You can find out more in the 'Note for Energy Efficiency Experts' section of the Life Cycle Assessment Compact Course page.) - Listing as a DGNB-Examined Expert on the DGNB website
There are no admission requirements for taking part in the Life Cycle Assessment Compact Course. You do not need any prior knowledge of the DGNB System or life cycle assessment.
To register for the exam, you must provide evidence that you have attended or booked the Life Cycle Assessment Compact Course. You must take the exam no later than 24 months after participating in the course.
| DGNB member/member of a cooperating training institution1/people working for a local authority, a local government body or a municipal enterprise2 | DGNB non-member | Students3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Cycle Assessment Compact Course | €450.00 plus VAT | €590.00 plus VAT | €330.00 plus VAT |
| DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment exam | €110.00 plus VAT | €160.00 plus VAT | €110.00 plus VAT |
| Total cost | €560.00 plus VAT | €750.00 plus VAT | €440.00 plus VAT |
The reduced fees are subject to the DGNB fee schedule affecting all ordinary members and group members of the DGNB and their employees.
1 When booking, please enclose valid evidence of membership of a cooperating training institution.
2 These terms and conditions apply to local authorities in Germany. If you wish to make use of them, please confirm your eligibility during registration. bitte Ihre Zugehörigkeit an. For more information, see the landing page.
3 When booking, please enclose a valid certificate of enrolment.
Groups (10 participants or more)
For group bookings of 10 people or more, please contact us by writing to academy@dgnb.de.
Dates and registration
Become a DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment
Please note: as training is held in German, please switch to German language settings to make a booking.
Frequently asked questions about the DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment
The exam will involve questions on the course content. In addition, you can refer to criterion ENV1.1 from the DGNB System for New Construction to help you prepare for the examination, as well as to further information from www.qng.info. We provide you with exam instructions to help you prepare for the exam.
Yes, students can also take the exam to become a DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment. Apart from prior participation in the course, no further requirements need to be met to take the exam.
Students whose college or university offers the DGNB Compact Course Life Cycle Assessment as part of the DGNB university cooperations may also sit the exam to become a DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment. In this case, enrolment on a module at the college or university that covers the content of the DGNB Compact Course Life Cycle Assessment is a prerequisite for registering for the exam. When booking or registering for the exam, proof of attendance must be provided.
Yes, this is required if you have the title DGNB Consultant and are listed in the Energy Efficiency Expert List.
If you have the title DGNB Auditor and are a listed Energy Efficiency Expert, you can upload your authorisation certificate as a DGNB Auditor (in the 'Documents and evidence' tab) via your user account on the Energy Efficiency Expert List. After successfully checking your application, dena will tick the box 'with additional qualification for life cycle assessment (LCA)' for KFN WG and/or NWG – according to the category in which you are registered.
If you do not pass the DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment examination the first time, you will be given a second chance free of charge. It is also possible to attempt to pass the exam a third time but we do charge 50% of the examination fee for this.
If you have not passed by the third attempt, you have the final option of taking an oral examination. This will only take place on request and in person at the DGNB office. We charge the full examination fee for this.
After passing the exam to become a DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment, you will receive a certificate of completion as evidence of your qualification. In addition, upon request, we will list you in the expert search on the DGNB website as a DGNB-Examined Expert in Life Cycle Assessment.
Listed Energy Efficiency Experts also have the option of registering the additional qualification in life cycle assessment (LCA) on the dena's Energy Efficiency Expert list. To do this, you can contact dena directly after passing the exam.
Your contacts
If you have any organisational questions about the training, please reach out to Tamara Pirslin.
For feedback or suggestions on the training content, Maresa Schmid will be happy to hear from you.