Diploma in Applied LCA and Product Eco-KPIs
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The Diploma in Applied LCA and Product Eco-KPIs explores the life cycle of products and services, integrating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with the analysis of Environmental Key Performance Indicators (Eco-KPIs). It focuses on the quantitative evaluation of a product’s environmental impact, from raw material extraction to final disposal, considering aspects such as carbon footprint, water consumption, and energy efficiency. Participants will learn to use LCA software tools and apply methodologies to identify areas for improvement and optimize eco-efficient design. The program focuses on practical application, seeking sustainability in various sectors. The diploma program provides knowledge for the preparation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and the management of the circular economy. Case studies and real-world examples will be addressed for the development of more sustainable products and services. The training prepares students for professional roles in environmental consulting, sustainable design, and corporate sustainability management, and facilitates data-driven decision-making to reduce environmental impact and comply with current environmental regulations.
Target keywords (natural occurrences in the text): Life Cycle Assessment, Eco-KPIs, carbon footprint, eco-efficient design, sustainability, environmental product declaration, circular economy, environmental impact, sustainability diploma.
Diploma in Applied LCA and Product Eco-KPIs
- Modalidad: Online
- Duración: 8 meses
- Horas: 900 H
- Idioma: ES / EN
- Créditos: 60 ECTS
- Fecha de matrÃcula: 19-06-2026
- Fecha de inicio: 30-07-2026
- Plazas disponibles: 3
1.390 $
Competencias y resultados
Qué aprenderás
1. Mastery of LCA, Eco-KPIs, and their Strategic Application in the Product Life Cycle
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In-Depth Understanding of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment): You will learn to assess the environmental impact of a product from its conception to its final disposal. You will master the methodologies for quantifying emissions, resource consumption, and other key sustainability indicators.
- Strategic Implementation of Eco-KPIs (Key Environmental Performance Indicators): You will develop the ability to define, measure, and manage eco-KPIs relevant to your product and process. This includes selecting appropriate indicators, collecting data, and interpreting results for informed decision-making.
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Application of LCA and Eco-KPIs in the Product Life Cycle: You will learn to integrate life cycle analysis and eco-KPIs into each phase of product development, from initial design to production, distribution, use, and end of life.
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LCA Tools and Software: You will become familiar with the most widely used tools and software in life cycle assessment, such as OpenLCA, SimaPro, and GaBi, to perform quantitative analyses and generate detailed reports.
Identification and Evaluation of Improvement Opportunities: You will use the results of LCA and eco-KPIs to identify critical areas with the greatest environmental impact and opportunities to reduce the product’s ecological footprint. This includes optimizing materials, manufacturing processes, transportation, and packaging.
Sustainable Design and Ecodesign: You will apply the principles of ecodesign to create more sustainable products. This involves selecting low-impact materials, optimizing the design for durability and recyclability, and considering the environmental impact throughout the product’s entire life cycle.
Sustainability Communication and Reporting: You will learn how to effectively communicate LCA results and sustainability achievements to stakeholders, including customers, investors, and regulators. This includes preparing sustainability reports and complying with relevant environmental regulations.
2. Optimization and Environmental Impact Analysis: LCA, Eco-KPIs, and Product Strategies
- Understand Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for products and services.
- Apply Eco-KPIs to measure and manage environmental performance.
- Develop strategies for eco-design and sustainable product design.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Implementation and Analysis of LCA and Eco-KPIs for Product Sustainability [...]
4. Implementation and Analysis of LCA and Eco-KPIs for Product Sustainability
- Understand the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology for products.
- Apply LCA analysis tools to quantify environmental impacts.
- Identify and define relevant Eco-KPIs for product sustainability.
- Evaluate the environmental performance of a product throughout its life cycle.
- Use LCA data and databases for decision-making.
- Analyze and optimize product design to minimize environmental impact.
- Interpret and communicate the results of LCA and Eco-KPIs.
- Implement product sustainability strategies based on the Analysis.
Compare different design and material alternatives using LCA.
Learn to integrate sustainability into new product development.
5. Integration of LCA and Eco-KPIs for Product Life Cycle Assessment
5. Integration of LCA and Eco-KPIs for Product Life Cycle Assessment
- Understand the fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and its application in the naval industry.
- Identify and analyze the key environmental impacts associated with the different stages of a naval product’s life cycle.
- Learn to use tools and methodologies to conduct LCA studies, including data collection and analysis.
- Become familiar with Eco-KPIs (Key Environmental Performance Indicators) and their role in sustainability assessment.
- Integrate LCA results with Eco-KPIs for a comprehensive assessment of a product’s environmental performance.
- Develop strategies to improve the environmental performance of naval products, based on LCA and Eco-KPI results.
- Explore case studies and practical examples
- Understand the relevant regulations and standards related to sustainability and life cycle assessment in the naval sector.
- Acquire skills to effectively communicate the results of LCA and Eco-KPIs to stakeholders.
- Apply the acquired knowledge to make informed decisions and contribute to sustainability in the design, manufacture, and operation of naval products.
6. Comprehensive Life Cycle Analysis: Mastering LCA and Eco-KPIs for Product Sustainability [...]
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
Para quien va dirigido nuestro:
Diploma in Applied LCA and Product Eco-KPIs
- Professionals and graduates with degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, or related disciplines.
- Experts and technicians from OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) of rotorcraft/eVTOL aircraft, MROs (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) companies, consulting firms, and personnel from technology centers.
- Specialists in areas such as Flight Testing, Aeronautical Certification, Avionics, Flight Control, and Flight Dynamics, who wish to deepen their knowledge and Skills.
- Officials from regulatory bodies/authorities and professionals involved in the development of UAM (Urban Air Mobility) / eVTOL, interested in strengthening their competencies in compliance and regulations.
Recommended Requirements: Basic knowledge of aerodynamics, systems control, and structures is recommended. Proficiency in Spanish or English at level B2+ / C1. Bridging tracks (leveling courses) are offered to address any gaps in prior knowledge.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Eco-KPIs
1.2 Definition and Scope of LCA: Methodology and Standards
1.3 Introduction to Eco-KPIs: Types and Relevance
1.4 Relationship between LCA and Eco-KPIs: Tools and Methodologies
1.5 Applications of LCA and Eco-KPIs in the Naval Sector
1.6 Benefits of Implementing LCA and Eco-KPIs
1.7 Challenges and Limitations in the Application of LCA and Eco-KPIs
1.8 Examples of Case Studies in the Naval Industry
1.9 Future of LCA and Eco-KPIs in Naval Sustainability
1.10 Introduction to LCA Tools and Software
2.2 Fundamentals of LCA and Eco-KPIs: Definitions and Scope
2.2 LCA Methodology: Stages and Key Tools
2.3 Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
2.4 Eco-KPIs: Selection, Calculation, and Application
2.5 Environmental Optimization: Strategies and Techniques
2.6 Sensitivity Analysis and Scenarios
2.7 Design for Sustainability: Principles and Practices
2.8 Case Studies: Practical Application of LCA and Eco-KPIs
2.9 Reporting and Communication of Results
2.20 Integration of LCA and Eco-KPIs into Decision-Making
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3.3 Introduction to LCA and Eco-KPIs in Product Design
3.2 LCA Conceptual Framework: Methodology and Stages
3.3 Eco-KPIs: Definition, Types, and Relevant Selection
3.4 Life Cycle Analysis: Ecological Design and Strategies
3.5 Environmental Impact Assessment: Tools and Software
3.6 Design Optimization: LCA and Eco-KPIs in Practice
3.7 Sustainable Product Design: Case Studies
3.8 Integrating LCA and Eco-KPIs into the Design Process
3.9 Sensitivity Analysis and Continuous Improvement
3.30 Communication and Reporting of Results: Sustainable Design
4.4 Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Eco-KPIs
4.2 LCA Fundamentals: Methodology and Scope
4.3 Eco-KPIs: Definition and Selection for the Product
4.4 Strategic Application of LCA and Eco-KPIs in the Design Phase
4.5 Life Cycle Analysis: Design, Production, and Distribution
4.6 Implementation of Eco-KPIs for Product Optimization
4.7 Strategies for Communicating LCA and Eco-KPI Results
4.8 Case Studies: Application to Specific Products
4.9 Sensitivity Analysis and Scenarios in LCA and Eco-KPIs
4.40 Integration of LCA and Eco-KPIs into the Product Strategy
5.5 Introduction to the Integration of LCA and Eco-KPIs in Product Life Cycle Assessment
5.5 Fundamentals of LCA: Principles and Methodology for Environmental Assessment
5.3 Eco-KPIs: Definition, Selection, and Application for Measuring Sustainability
5.4 Integration of LCA and Eco-KPIs: Approaches and Tools for Comprehensive Assessment
5.5 Data Analysis: Interpretation and Visualization of LCA and Eco-KPI Results
5.6 Case Study: Application of LCA and Eco-KPIs in Product Design
5.7 Optimization Strategies: Identifying Critical Points and Improving Environmental Performance
5.8 Decision-Making: Integrating LCA and Eco-KPI Assessment into the Design Process
5.9 Communication: Reporting and Presenting Life Cycle Assessment Results
5.50 Future Perspectives: Trends and Challenges in the Integration of LCA and Eco-KPIs Eco-KPIs for Sustainability
6.6 Introduction to LCA and Eco-KPIs: Fundamentals and Objectives in Life Cycle Assessment
6.2 LCA Methodology: Scope Definition, Inventory, Impact Assessment, and Interpretation
6.3 Eco-KPIs: Selection, Calculation, and Application in the Product Context
6.4 Life Cycle Assessment: Identifying Critical Points and Improvement Opportunities
6.5 Integrating LCA and Eco-KPIs: Tools and Software for Analysis
6.6 Case Study: Applying LCA and Eco-KPIs to a Specific Product
6.7 Environmental Impact Assessment: Impact Categories and Key Metrics
6.8 Product Optimization: Strategies Based on LCA and Eco-KPIs
6.9 Sustainability and Design: Informed Decision-Making for Impact Reduction
6.60 Communication and Reporting: Presenting Analysis Results and Conclusions
7.7 Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Eco-KPIs
7.2 Defining Objectives and Scope in LCA
7.3 Data Collection and Inventory Analysis in LCA
7.4 Environmental Impact Assessment: Methodologies and Tools
7.7 Interpreting Results and Sensitivity Analysis
7.6 Defining and Selecting Relevant Eco-KPIs
7.7 Integrating LCA Data and Eco-KPIs for Assessment
7.8 Scenario Analysis and Comparing Alternatives
7.9 Communicating Results and Decision Making
7.70 Case Studies: Practical Applications of LCA and Eco-KPIs
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8.8 Fundamentals of LCA and Eco-KPIs: Introduction and Scope
8.8 Defining Objectives and Scope in LCA: Product Life Cycle Assessment
8.3 Data Collection and Modeling: Life Cycle Inventory
8.4 Environmental Impact Assessment: Methodologies and Tools
8.5 Interpreting Results and Sensitivity Analysis: Identifying Critical Points
8.6 Eco-KPIs: Definition, Selection, and Application
8.7 Integrating LCA and Eco-KPIs into Product Design
8.8 Improvement Strategies: Optimization for Sustainability
8.8 Communication and Reporting: Presenting Results and Decision Making
8.80 Case Studies: Practical Application and Real-World Examples
9.9 Fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
9.9 Introduction to Eco-KPIs and their importance
9.3 Identifying key stages in the product life cycle
9.4 Applying LCA to identify environmental impacts
9.5 Defining relevant Eco-KPIs for the product
9.6 Establishing sustainability goals based on LCA and Eco-KPIs
9.7 Case study: Initial life cycle analysis of a specific product
9.8 Interpreting and applying results for decision-making
9.9 Tools and software for LCA and Eco-KPI monitoring
9.9 Reviewing LCA and Eco-KPIs in the context of optimization
9.9 Detailed analysis of the stages with the greatest environmental impact
9.3 Optimization strategies based on LCA: design, materials, processes
9.4 Selecting Eco-KPIs to measure optimization progress
9.5 Designing continuous improvement strategies for the product
9.6 Scenario analysis and simulation Environmental Impacts
9.7 Impact Assessment of Different Materials and Technologies
9.8 Case Study: Optimizing a Specific Product Using LCA and Eco-KPIs
9.9 Developing an Environmental Optimization Plan
3.9 Applying LCA and Eco-KPIs in the Conceptual Design Phase
3.9 Analyzing Design Alternatives and Selecting Materials
3.3 Design for Sustainability: Principles and Practices
3.4 Using LCA to Evaluate the Impact of Different Design Options
3.5 Defining Eco-KPIs for Product Design
3.6 Evaluating Resource Efficiency and Waste Reduction
3.7 Case Study: Evaluating and Optimizing a Product Design
3.8 Integrating LCA and Eco-KPIs into the Design Process
3.9 Tools and Software for Sustainable Design
4.9 Designing an LCA and Eco-KPI Implementation Plan
4.9 Selecting Tools and Methodologies for Implementation
4.3 Collecting and Analyzing Life Cycle Data
4.4 Establishing Eco-KPIs for Monitoring Environmental Performance
4.5 Implementing Strategies to Reduce Environmental Impact
4.6 Monitoring and Tracking Eco-KPI Performance
4.7 Case Study: Implementing LCA and Eco-KPIs in a Company
4.8 Reporting and Communicating Results to Stakeholders
4.9 Continuous Improvement of the Sustainability Process
5.9 Integrating LCA and Eco-KPIs into Life Cycle Assessment
5.9 Analyzing Environmental Impacts Throughout the Life Cycle
5.3 Evaluating Critical Life Cycle Stages
5.4 Using Eco-KPIs to Measure Product Environmental Performance
5.5 Identifying Life Cycle Improvement Opportunities
5.6 Scenario Analysis and Environmental Impact Simulation
5.7 Case Study: Comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment of a Product
5.8 Decision-Making Based on the Integration of LCA and Eco-KPIs
5.9 Tools and Software for Life Cycle Assessment
6.9 Further Exploration Product life cycle analysis
6.9 Identifying and quantifying environmental impacts
6.3 Using LCA to evaluate different scenarios
6.4 Applying Eco-KPIs to measure sustainability performance
6.5 Analyzing the carbon, water, and other impact footprints
6.6 Evaluating the social and economic impact of the life cycle
6.7 Case study: Comprehensive life cycle analysis of a product
6.8 Developing strategies to improve product sustainability
6.9 Communicating results to stakeholders
7.9 Designing an implementation plan for LCA and Eco-KPIs
7.9 Selecting tools and methodologies for implementation
7.3 Collecting and analyzing data for sustainable design
7.4 Establishing Eco-KPIs for product design
7.5 Implementing strategies to reduce environmental impact
7.6 Designing products with a focus on the circular economy
7.7 Case study: Implementing LCA and Eco-KPIs in the Design
7.8 Reporting and Communication of Design Results
7.9 Continuous Improvement of Sustainable Design
8.9 Defining Strategic Sustainability Objectives
8.9 Aligning LCA and Eco-KPIs with Business Objectives
8.3 Using LCA and Eco-KPIs for Strategic Decision-Making
8.4 Analyzing Risks and Opportunities in the Life Cycle
8.5 Developing Strategies for Comprehensive Product Sustainability
8.6 Integrating Sustainability into the Company Culture
8.7 Case Study: Strategic Application of LCA and Eco-KPIs
8.8 Measuring and Monitoring Progress Towards Sustainability Objectives
8.9 Communicating Results to Stakeholders
**Final Project — LCA and Eco-KPIs: Life Cycle Assessment**
1. Fundamentals of LCA and Eco-KPIs: Principles and Methodologies
2. Defining the Scope and Objectives of the LCA Study
3. Data Collection and Analysis for LCA
4. Modeling and Evaluating the Product’s Life Cycle
5. Interpreting Results and Sensitivity Analysis
6. Selecting and Applying Relevant Eco-KPIs
7. Integrating LCA and Eco-KPIs into Decision-Making
8. Identifying Environmental Improvement Strategies
9. Communicating the Results of the LCA Analysis
10. Case Study: Life Cycle Analysis of a Specific Product
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
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