Course Descriptions and Schedules

Course Descriptions

Green Advantage Training
Prepare through this comprehensive course for the Green Advantage Certification Exam. Green Advantage® is a national environmental certification launched with funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency and The Nature Conservancy. 

LEED Accredited Professional+ Training—Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance
Prepare building owners and operations and maintenance professionals for successful completion of the GBCI Tier II LEED AP+ O+M credential exam.

LEED Accredited Professional+ Training—Building Design and Construction
Prepare practitioners in building design and construction for successful completion of the GBCI Tier II LEED AP+ BC&C credential exam.

LEED Accredited Professional+ Training—Homes (Residential Design and Construction)
Prepare practitioners in residential design and construction for successful completion of the GBCI Tier II LEED AP+ Homes credential exam.

LEED Accredited Professional+ Training—Interior Design and Construction
Prepare practitioners in interior design and construction for successful completion of the GBCI Tier II LEED AP+ ID+C credential exam.

LEED Green Associate Training
Prepare practitioners in non-technical fields for successful completion of the GBCI Tier I LEED Green Associate credential exam.

Weatherization Training for Crew Members
Prepare for entry-level employment in the green economy as part of a weatherization crew.  Topics to be covered include installing weatherization measures such as insulation, caulk, and heater blankets; basic knowledge of building science, weatherization materials, and ventilation rates; and the ability to calculate area and volume.  Safety procedures for both workers and residents will be stressed.  This course is also recommended for weatherization crew chiefs.

Energy Auditor Technician (for those seeking BPI certification)
Prepare to become an energy analyst technician, weatherization crew chief, or other building performance workers in the green economy.   Topics to be covered include elements of an energy analysis (audit) for a single-family home; building science, safety, and calculations of space and volume; and use of related measuring and/or diagnostic equipment.  Completers will be eligible to sit for written and field exams from the Building Performance Institute (BPI).  Prior experience in construction recommended.

Courses Offered this Fall

(all courses held at the Advanced Workforce Training Center):

Courses Coming this Spring:

LEED Accredited Professional + Training: Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance