Green Building and LEED Certification Practices is a 36-hour intermediate-level course that introduces the standards, principles, and best practices used to support sustainable construction and green building initiatives. Students explore LEED v4.1, WELL Building Standard, and Envision frameworks while learning how sustainability is measured, documented, and implemented across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry through case studies and applied projects.
Format: In-Person, Live Online, Hybrid
Course Hours: 36 Hours
Duration: 2-6 Weeks
CEUs: 3.6
- LEED v4.1 framework and certification concepts
- WELL Building Standard fundamentals
- Envision sustainability framework
- Sustainable design principles
- Energy modeling concepts
- Materials selection and environmental impact
- Indoor environmental quality
- Lifecycle assessment methodologies
- Green building documentation practices
- Sustainability performance metrics
- Evaluate sustainable construction strategies and building practices
- Support LEED certification documentation efforts
- Analyze environmental and sustainability performance metrics
- Assess building materials and their environmental impacts
- Apply lifecycle assessment concepts to project decision-making
- Implement green building best practices within project teams
- Support organizational sustainability initiatives
- Construction managers
- Project managers
- Architects
- Engineers
- Sustainability professionals
- Facilities professionals
- Individuals interested in green building and sustainable construction practices
- Sustainability Coordinator
- LEED Project Team Member
- Green Building Specialist
- Construction Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Sustainability Consultant
- Basic understanding of construction, architecture, or facilities operations is helpful
- Computer proficiency
- Interest in sustainability and environmental performance
Certificate of Completion: Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Bergen Community College Certificate of Completion.
Certification Exam Preparation: This course is designed to support preparation for the LEED Green Associate Examination. Exam voucher and testing fees are not included.
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