Online Building Sciences eLearning

LEED GREEN Associate - Green Building Rating System For professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice, GBCI has created the LEED Green Associate credential, which denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations. The Green Associate credential also serves as the first step for professionals pursuing a LEED AP specialization. New Tier I credential that attests to demonstrated  more...

Green Training - Intro to Building Energy Efficiency The training at this level provides prospective weatherization professionals with baseline knowledge in the essential concepts needed for weatherization work. Installers are managed by a Crew Chief, and implement the measures defined by an Auditor. Prospective Installers will be introduced to best practices in air sealing, insulating, duct sealing and base-load energy improvements for conventional  more...

Green Training - Weatherization Energy Auditor (BPI) This course is tailored specifically for Department of Energya ™s (DOE) Weatherization Program and similar utility-funded programs. This course is based on the a Core Competencies for the Weatherization Assistance Programa developed by the Weatherization Trainers Consortium. The curriculum elements are specifically designed to train technicians involved in the field of building performance  more...

Green Training - Home Energy Analyst HERS The Building Analyst and HERS Rater course is based upon a broad building science curriculum. It presents a solid scientific foundation upon which inspectors and auditors can build an accurate understanding of modern buildings. Each topic includes an overview of the technology, examples of typical installations and their defects, procedures for performing audits, and guidelines for analyzing  more...

Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water Heating This online course concentrates on the basics of installing code compliant solar hot water systems. This course will be useful for people who currently work in or plan to be employed in the solar hot water industry. Student technicians will learn practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance, and legal considerations of solar hot water heating systems. 60 hours.  more...

NABCEP Entry Level - Photovoltaic System Design Installation This online course will provide the student technician with the fundamental knowledge of photovoltaic system design and installation. This course will be suitable for a supervised, entry level position with a dealer/ installer or other photovoltaic industry company. Student technicians will learn the practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance, and legal  more...