 
	
This is a mandatory course for lead verifiers wishing to carry out verification of forest projects in Guatemala. This training will review the rules for project eligibility, quantification, performance monitoring and reporting. It will also cover the activities and procedures for completing the verification of these projects under the Reserve’s program. To receive lead verifier certification for these types of projects, you will need to pass the course exam.
Pricing:
*If you are not from the United States or Guatemala, please contact the Reserve team for more information on costs.
Training Policy: This training course requires the completion of a pre-training assignment and an exam. The assignment and exam must be completed independently. It is strictly forbidden to consult others and/or plagiarize other people’s work in order to complete the assignment and/or exam. Failure to complete the coursework independently may result in action against the individual verifier or verification body organization by the Reserve, including revocation of an individual’s or organization’s accreditation under our program.
| Date & Location | Event | Reserve Staff Participating | 
|---|---|---|
| October 28-30, 2025 San Jose, California | VERGE Hosted by Trellis | McKenzie Smith, Associate Director | 
| October 30, 2025 Webinar | Foro de Sustentabilidad 2025 – Sustentabilidad 360: Integridad y Transparencia en la Gestión del Ciclo de Vida y Carbono Hosted by ANCE | Abbey Garcia, Manager, LAC | 
| November 7, 2025 Webinar | Expanding Verification Opportunities: ONAC + Reserve MOU on VVB Eligibility Hosted by ONAC | Abbey Garcia, Manager, LAC | 
| November 11-16, 2025 Belém, Brazil | UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP) 30 Hosted by Brazil | Amy Kessler, Director of Latin America | 
| November 19-20, 2025 Anaheim, CA | Sustainable Agriculture Summit Hosted by Field to Market and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy | McKenzie Smith, Associate Director |