GO TRACE Academy · Core programme
You don’t need the final data list to start. You need a head start.
The DPP Masterclass for fashion and textiles: 10 modules, from regulation to real implementation.
CPD Accredited · 15 CPD Hours
Where most teams are right now
You need to get an organisation ready for the DPP.
The textile ESPR delegated act is currently planned for adoption in 2027. Supplier data, internal responsibilities and systems all take time to prepare. You do not need every detail to be final before you start.
- Where do we actually start?
- What data do we already have, and what is missing?
- What do we need to ask suppliers for?
- Who owns each data point and who is legally responsible if it’s wrong?
- How do we run a first pilot?
- How do we assess technology without locking ourselves in too early?
The Masterclass gives you the framework to answer these questions and turn the answers into a practical DPP plan, supported by 20+ tools and templates you can adapt to your organisation or your clients.
In their words
At first you have an impression of what DPPs are all about, and then the real stuff hits you. I’ve started to identify quite a few gaps in the probable data that will be required to be captured.
A solid foundation for anyone working at the intersection of sustainability, circularity, and product strategy. It gave me exactly the structure and clarity I was looking for!
Thank you for creating such a practical and well-structured course. It has strengthened how I think about DPPs as an implementation and data-governance challenge, not simply a QR-code or compliance exercise. As a circular fashion designer, it has helped me bridge the gap between design skills and regulatory compliance knowledge.
Theory is one thing, but implementation is another! I was able to immediately apply the concepts and insights to a pilot project I was involved in. I recommend this DPP Masterclass to anyone who needs to understand what data is required, how to structure it, and how to implement it.
What you will learn
A fashion-specific DPP education, and a genuinely independent one.
Understanding the regulation and implementing it are two different jobs, and this course is about the second. It is built for fashion and textiles specifically, grounded in how textile supply chains actually work rather than adapted from a generic compliance course. It is also genuinely independent: GO TRACE builds, hosts and promotes no DPP software, and the course includes a vendor-neutral registry of providers across nine solution categories. So when you reach the technology decision, you are working from an honest map of the market, not a sales pitch.
What you take away
Leave with a clear route from “where do we start?” to your first DPP pilot.
Plus 20+ regulation-ready tools you can put to work straight away. The course is built around practical artefacts, not just theory. By the end you will have a complete library of frameworks, toolkits, and templates you can adapt to your organisation and start using immediately.
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Plan Your DPP Project
A phased implementation roadmap, a solution selection toolkit, and a vendor checklist, so you know what to do, in what order, and with whom.
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Structure Your Data Governance
Data ownership rules, evidence logic, security protocols, and a self-audit checklist: the governance backbone your DPP needs to be credible and compliant.
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Run Your First Pilot
Pilot checklists, supplier data request templates, a testing and validation framework, and a risk register: everything to launch with confidence and learn fast.
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Turn Compliance into Value
A strategic value workshop, a circular economy playbook, and an SME opportunity worksheet, to move beyond the checkbox and make DPP a competitive advantage.
Ready to turn this into a plan you can run?
Enrol in the MasterclassCurriculum
10 modules, built from the foundations up
- 01
Introduction to Digital Product Passports
What a passport is, why it’s arriving now, and the textile-specific pressures behind it.
The DPP as a product’s digital memory · official definitions and technical foundations · traceability complexity in textile supply chains · the consumer transparency gap
- 02
The regulatory context: ESPR, EPR, the Empowering Consumers Directive and related regulations
The legal architecture behind the passport, from EU strategy down to the instruments that make it mandatory.
Strategic visions and legal anchors · the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) · Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) · the Empowering Consumers Directive and environmental claims substantiation · how the regulations interlock · official milestones and the projected timeline
- 03
Strategic purpose and data content
What the ESPR mandates, what data a passport carries, and how to tell whether that data is any good.
What the ESPR legally requires · the indicative data categories for textiles · static vs dynamic data · the four variables of data quality (granularity, detail, reliability, completeness)
- 04
Building the business case
Turning a compliance obligation into a strategic advantage.
Benefits for businesses and for consumers · the case for early adoption · framing the DPP as leverage, not cost
- 05
Stakeholders, roles and data access
Who owns, contributes to, uses and maintains the passport, and who carries legal responsibility.
The stakeholder map · legal responsibility for the DPP · data contributors and consumers · governing who sees what
- 06
The technical backbone: architecture and interoperability
How a DPP system is actually built, and why interoperability is the hard part.
The core components of DPP architecture · the hybrid architecture choice · the EU registry and the responsible economic operator · the three layers of interoperability · the standards that let passports talk to each other
- 07
Data governance and infrastructure
The rules and infrastructure that keep a passport credible, secure and maintainable.
Governance principles · ownership, security and evidence logic · turning principles into a practical governance plan
- 08
Implementation: from large organisations to SMEs
A phased route to delivery, with a complete SME implementation guide running alongside it. Its own roadmap, toolkit and priorities, designed for the smaller teams that make up 99.7% of the sector.
The technology landscape and selection · a phased implementation roadmap · risk, change and validation · the DPP as a lever for circularity · a complete SME implementation guide: dedicated roadmap and five-tool toolkit
- 09
Global standards and international interoperability
Preparing for a passport that has to work beyond the EU.
The EU standardisation mandate · the path from EU to international standards · DPP developments outside the EU
- 10
The vendor solutions landscape
A vendor-neutral guide to the DPP solutions market, independently reviewed, with no ties to any platform or provider.
How to read the solutions market · the GO TRACE registry of DPP providers across nine solution categories · matching provider types to your priorities
Every module closes with a certification quiz; complete all ten to earn your Certificate of Completion.
Plus orientation guidance, a glossary of key acronyms, dated regulatory updates as the framework evolves, and a Consultant’s DPP Playbook.
Your instructor
Taught by a practitioner inside the standards-setting work
The course is developed and delivered by Catherine Lomonaco Membré, founder of GO TRACE, lead auditor for ISO 9001/14001 and TEDx speaker. She takes part as an Observer in UN/CEFACT's DPP and circularity work-streams and follows the CIRPASS initiatives on Digital Product Passports, so the material is grounded in the actual regulatory work rather than secondhand interpretation.
GO TRACE holds no ties to DPP software vendors, which is what keeps the guidance on technology choices unbiased.
“Due diligence is not about claims, but about evidence, traceable information and continuous risk management.”
Overview
Programme details
- FORMAT: Self-paced online masterclass delivered through 10 on-demand video modules. The full course is open from the moment you enrol; you progress through the modules in order, at your own pace.
- LESSONS: More than 90 substantive learning lessons, supported by 40+ expert-led videos, certification quizzes, practical tools and downloadable resources.
- LEARNING TIME: Approximately 15–20 hours in total, depending on your pace and the time you spend exploring the practical resources and implementation materials.
- ACCESS: Online access to all course content.
- UPDATES: Course updates covering the forthcoming ESPR delegated acts for textiles and other material developments relating to the Digital Product Passport framework, until the delegated acts are published. Updates are incorporated directly into the course content.
- LAST REVIEWED: June 2026.
- COURSE DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY: Developed by Catherine Lomonaco Membré and regularly reviewed and updated to reflect regulatory developments, technical standards and recognised industry guidance, drawing on official publications, recognised standards organisations and participation in international working groups. Learners are invited to complete an end-of-course feedback questionnaire, and their responses support the continuous improvement of the Masterclass.
- ASSESSMENT: A certification quiz closes every module, and quizzes may be retaken as many times as needed to reach the required passing score.
- CERTIFICATE: A personalised Certificate of Completion, awarded only after all modules have been completed and every module certification quiz passed. Working through the content alone is not sufficient.
- CPD ACCREDITATION: Master Digital Product Passports for Fashion & Textiles is accredited by CPD International Group for 15 CPD hours. Learners who successfully complete the course and required assessments will receive a certificate stating 15 accredited CPD hours.
- REFUND POLICY: A 30-day money-back guarantee, open until you complete the fourth module. Move as fast as you like: the 30 days is an outer deadline, not a pace.
About this masterclass
This is professional education on the regulatory framework and implementation practice of the Digital Product Passport. It builds your capacity to plan, govern, and lead a DPP programme. It is not legal advice, not regulatory compliance certification, and does not replace the engagement-specific input of a consultant or lawyer for decisions on your products. The content reflects the EU and international regulatory landscape current at the date of your most recent course update.
Audience
No prerequisites required
This programme is designed for professionals across the fashion and textile sector who need to excel in Digital Product Passport implementation, including:
- Brand managers and sustainability leaders driving compliance and circular strategies.
- Sourcing, operations, and technical teams managing data and supply chain requirements.
- Consultants and industry advisors guiding clients on regulatory readiness.
- Professionals in transition or career progression seeking to build expertise in DPP.
No prior knowledge is required: the course begins with foundational concepts and develops into advanced application.
Why now
And it’s not a single-use investment.
The data and traceability you build for the DPP is the same foundation that feeds Green Claims substantiation, supply-chain due diligence (CSRD, CSDDD), EPR reporting, REACH chemical records, and deforestation and forced-labour due diligence. As the course puts it, the DPP doesn’t replace those obligations. It’s the structured container for the data they rely on. One investment, several regulatory fronts, which is why starting now is the low-risk move, not the speculative one.
Enrol
Enrol in the masterclass
For the cost of a few hours with a DPP consultant, this masterclass gives you the complete framework, plus course updates as the DPP framework evolves.
🇬🇧 English edition
Master Digital Product Passports
€790 VAT included
Or pay monthly, interest-free: 3× €263.33 or 2× €395.
Student rate available
Currently enrolled students receive 20% off the full course price. Email contact@go-trace.com with valid proof of enrolment to request your discount code.
- 10 modules · Video lessons, tools & quizzes
- Certificate of Completion
- Course updates until delegated acts are published
- 30-day money-back guarantee (through module 4)
Training a team? Group pricing, one invoice, individual certificates
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this a full DPP course or just an overview?
This is a full-scope Digital Product Passport masterclass, not a webinar, not a high-level overview, and not a regulatory summary. It is designed for people who need to understand and support real implementation.
Is this course tied to a specific platform or software?
No. The programme is platform-independent and tool-agnostic. GO TRACE does not build, host, or promote any DPP software solution, so what you learn applies to whichever technology stack you end up using.
Do I need prior knowledge of DPPs or EU regulation?
No. The course begins from foundational concepts and progressively moves into advanced application. It is designed to work whether you are new to DPPs or already implementing a programme.
Is this suitable for consultants?
Yes. You finish with a structured, regulation-anchored advisory framework covering governance, data strategy, technology choices, and pilot implementation, designed to help you lead DPP discussions with clients, not just participate in them.
Should I wait until the delegated acts are finalised?
No. The ESPR framework is already in force, and the textile delegated act is currently planned for adoption in Q4 2027, though that timeline may still evolve. Waiting does not shorten the preparation work, it only compresses it into less time. Course updates fold in each delegated-act detail as it is confirmed.
How long do I have to complete the course?
There is no deadline, and no waiting. All ten modules are open from the moment you enrol; you work through them in order, with the quizzes between, at whatever pace suits you. Course access terms are set out in our Terms and Conditions.
Is the course recognised with a certificate?
Yes. On completion of all modules you receive a GO TRACE Certificate of Completion you can share on LinkedIn and add to your professional profile.
Can I expense this training or get an invoice?
Yes. Receipts are issued automatically at checkout, and invoices are available on request: email contact@go-trace.com and we will send one.
Is there a student discount?
Yes. Currently enrolled students can receive 20% off the full course price upon providing valid proof of enrolment. The discount cannot be combined with other offers.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes: a full money-back guarantee. You can request a refund any time before you finish the fourth module and within 30 days of enrolment; whichever you reach first ends it. These are two separate limits, not a schedule: work as fast or as slowly as you like: the 30 days is only an outer deadline. Once you move into module five, the course is yours to keep.
Accessibility & learner support
Support for every learner
We are committed to making our training accessible to as many learners as possible. If you have a disability or a specific learning requirement, please contact us before or during the training at contact@go-trace.com and we will do our best to discuss appropriate adjustments for your needs.
All video lessons include optional English captions. For any pedagogical or technical questions, you can reach us at contact@go-trace.com.
After the course
Your team has the method. We’re here when the rollout gets complex.
The masterclass gives you the complete framework. Consulting is for when execution timelines are tight, your supplier network is complex, or the cost of getting the initial data scoping wrong is too high to risk. Once the delegated act lands, every brand will be pulling data from an overlapping set of suppliers at the same moment, getting your data architecture right now is what avoids months of re-work later.
See our consulting packages →Also from the Academy
DPP Provider Finder
Want help focusing your DPP work after the course? Take the free 5-minute DPP Provider Finder and get your personalised results. Optional €990 Personalised DPP Provider Shortlist at the end if you want the 3–5 specific providers per priority category.
Start the free Provider Finder → The DPP Data Map for Textiles
A free 10-page editorial mapping exactly what data the textile DPP is expected to carry, built only from official EU sources. The ideal companion before or after the course.
Read the Data Map → Circular Fashion — Systems, Design & Impact
Live two-session workshop with Bettina Hobson on practical circularity in fashion.
Learn more → DPP Starter Toolkit
Not ready for the full course? Start with three practical tools (readiness check, supplier template, and quick action plan), plus a 30-day roadmap. €40.
Get the toolkit →