Tutorial: How to get started with SimaPro desktop
Our extensive PDF tutorial on SimaPro desktop will help you get started with the software smoothly and effectively.
What you’ll learn
The tutorial is designed to help you understand the structure of SimaPro desktop. It walks you through:
- The data libraries available in SimaPro desktop
- Building your first life cycle assessment (LCA) model
- Interpreting your results
- Running sensitivity analyses using parameters
- Hands-on exercises to reinforce each topic
Questions it answers
The tutorial also helps clarify some common questions you might encounter, such as:
- What’s the difference between unit and system processes?
- How do process and input–output databases compare?
- How do database, project, and process parameters differ?
- How can I set a default life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) method?
- And many more!
Go deeper: Self-paced online course
If you’re looking for a structured way to build your LCA and SimaPro expertise, consider the Effective LCA with SimaPro desktop course provided by PRé, our expert consulting unit. This course blends LCA theory with practical exercises using SimaPro desktop. It’s ideal whether you’re new to life cycle assessment or just new to the software.