FAQs for the Climate Reality Leadership Corps Virtual Training

A: The Climate Reality Leadership Corps virtual training platform will be open October 17 - 23. There will be three broadcasts to tune in to live on October 18, 19, and 20 at 1:00 PM EDT, or view later on demand, as well as interactive and on-demand content to fit your schedule!  

A: You can register for the training using this form. Once you’ve registered, you should be on the lookout for an email from Climate Reality closer to the training asking you to confirm your participation. Add [email protected] to your trusted senders list so you don’t miss any important training updates! 

A: This training is open to anyone aged 13+ in the US who is interested in learning about the climate crisis and solutions, including students ready to join the movement, grassroots activists looking to broaden their networks, and elected officials and civil servants working toward a just energy transition in their communities. Minors (anyone aged 13+ but under the age of 18) may register with consent from a parent or guardian. Unfortunately, those outside of the United States are not able to register for this training.  

A: At the Climate Reality Leadership Corps Virtual US Training, you’ll learn directly from former US Vice President Al Gore and an all-star lineup of leading communicators, strategists, scientists, and organizers. To complete the training, you will need to: 

• Watch three broadcasts either live or on-demand (~90 minutes each) 
• Watch three on-demand skill-building videos (~20 minutes each) 
• Attend one live skill-building workshop (~60 minutes each) 
• Watch one on-demand Climate Reality engagement video (~10-40 minutes each) 

 Participants will also find lots of additional video content and helpful resources, opportunities to connect with other participants, and avenues to join Climate Reality’s chapters and campaigns. 

A: Participants will have one week to complete approximately 7 hours of training content, but most learning can be done at your convenience over that time. 

• Each broadcast will be approximately 90 minutes. They can be viewed live or on demand. 
• Each on-demand skill-building video is approximately 20 minutes. 
• Each live skill-building workshop is approximately 60 minutes. 
• Each Climate Reality engagement video is approximately 10-30 minutes.  

We will share a full schedule of broadcasts and other live and interactive sessions as we get closer to the training. 

A: The training takes place on Climate Reality’s virtual platform. When the training begins, you’ll be sent log-in credentials to access the website. Everything you need to complete the training will be there, including live broadcast sessions, on-demand videos, and more. It’s all in one place for your convenience–no need to track your own Zoom links or calendar apps! 

A: The training will be hosted on a website and will be accessible from any internet-enabled device: computer, tablet, mobile device, etc. Interactive sessions will take place on Zoom, so your device will need a working microphone and camera for you to participate. As the training is web-based, you will need access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection. The minimum internet speed is at least 1.5 megabits per second download. 

A: Many local libraries, community centers, and coffee shops offer free Wi-Fi service. We recommend searching for one in your area. 

A: The Climate Reality Leadership Corps training will be conducted in English. All broadcasts and recorded video sessions will have English and Spanish closed captioning, as well as American Sign Language interpretation. Some written material will also be available in Spanish.

A: All broadcasts and recorded video sessions will have English and Spanish closed captioning. The virtual training platform is WCAG compliant, and is compatible with most assistive technologies, such as screen readers and assistive listening devices. Please contact [email protected] with questions about accessibility at the training. 

A: You must be at least 13 years of age and reside in the United States to be eligible to participate in the training and become a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. Participants under the age of 18 require permission from a parent or legal guardian and must provide the parent or guardian’s name and contact information during registration. Parents or guardians will be sent the Climate Reality Leadership Corps agreement to review and sign on behalf of the minor prior to the training. 

A: Yes, this training is designed to be both an entry point for folks new to Climate Reality or the climate space, and for those who have already been trained as Leaders or are otherwise experienced in the climate sector. Anyone who is interested in taking action is welcome. 

A: You’ll have two main opportunities to connect with other participants during the training: 

• During the live skill-building workshop(s) you attend, you’ll connect with other participants to network, ask the experts questions, and practice the skills you learn in on-demand sessions. 
• In the registration form, you can opt to be included in a discussion group facilitated by a previously trained Climate Reality Leader that will meet twice live on Zoom during the training to discuss the broadcasts, training content, network, and help you find opportunities to take action. 

After the training is over, you will gain access to Reality Hub, our exclusive online community for trained Climate Reality Leaders. On Reality Hub, you’ll be able to join coalitions across regions and interests, access former Vice President Gore's iconic slide decks, and be a part of the broader Climate Reality Leader network. 

A: All on-demand sessions and handouts will be available on the training platform through October 23 when the platform closes. If you finish the training requirements, you will become a Climate Reality Leader and get full access to Reality Hub, the Climate Reality Project’s exclusive online community platform for Climate Reality Leaders. Some of the on-demand sessions and materials from the training along with the slideshows presented by Vice President Gore will be available on Reality Hub or on our website after the training. 

A: You may still apply to attend an in-person training even if you have attended a virtual training in the past. Space can be limited for in-person trainings, so you would need to apply. A separate registration or application is required for each training you would like to attend. Sign up for our email list to learn when our trainings are announced. We also encourage those who have already been trained as Climate Reality Leaders to apply to serve as mentors. To request the mentor application, please send an email to [email protected]. 

A. By attending this training with our founder and chairman, former US Vice President Gore, you will join the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, the nucleus of Climate Reality’s global network of 3.5 million supporters. Climate Reality Leaders inspire action on practical climate solutions and fight for a sustainable, just, and equitable future.  

A. A Climate Reality chapter is a democratically led, local group of climate activists and community leaders within the United States that share Climate Reality’s mission of advocating for action to combat the climate crisis and supporting the transition to a clean energy economy. Chapters enable members to network with fellow leaders; recruit additional volunteers; take action at the local, state, and federal levels; and become a powerful force for climate action in their communities. You can learn more about chapters and find one to join near you here.  

A. Climate actions are any actions you take to help address the climate crisis.  We encourage and support all kinds of climate action and focus our global campaign work around four topics that we feel are particularly important this century to slashing emissions and leading a just transition to clean energy. These four campaign areas are:   

• Reducing Emissions  
• Reforming Global Climate Finance   
• Combatting Greenwashing  
• Strengthening International Cooperation on Climate    

If we transition away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy solutions, we can mitigate catastrophic climate change and ensure a safer, healthier, and happier life for communities around the world. The Climate Reality Project will help you get started in climate advocacy opportunities that help build the political will to drive change through education, mobilization, and organizing.