This online course is designed to provide a solid introduction to carbon pricing mechanisms, such as carbon taxes, emissions trading schemes, and offsetting mechanisms. It will also examine the rationale behind carbon pricing, the scope and landscape of available carbon pricing instruments, and focus on the specific role that carbon pricing plays in energy projects. The three major carbon pricing mechanisms will be explained in detail, including their main principles, success factors, and barriers. Participants will analyse lessons learned as well as the effectiveness and usefulness of carbon pricing. The course concludes with a practical chapter focused on getting started with carbon border adjustment mechanisms for cement, Iron and steel, Fertilizer, Aluminium