Training participants attend a two-day, 16-hour course based on the overarching principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of buildings. The course is followed by a written exam. Expert instructors and guest speakers provide in-depth presentations on green building topics and green business marketing. Typical course content is outlined below:

Day One:

• Energy (conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy as it applies to framing, insulation, windows, water heating, appliances, heating/cooling and lighting)
• Resource Conservation (jobsite waste/recycling, landscaping, water conservation, efficient framing, durability, and materials choices)

Day Two:

• Indoor Air Quality (VOCs, finish materials, ventilation, filtration, mold, and IAQ construction practices)
• Developing and Marketing a Green Business (consumer preferences, marketing tools, effective language, and green business case studies)
• Final Exam

Certifying Agency

Build It Green is the certification body for the Certified Green Building Professional training and is responsible for class logistics, development of training content, management of instructors, marketing, examinations, maintenance of the list of graduates, and communication to Certified Green Building Professionals regarding recertification requirements.

Instructors

Leading the classes are Marc Richmond of Practica Consulting and David Johnston of What's Working, both nationally-renowned green building consulting firms.

Guest speakers add to the class by giving in-depth presentations in their areas of expertise and presenting case studies that show successful implementation of green building methods.

Finally, regional representatives will discuss green building resources and services available in the area.