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Become A

Certified GreenHome Professional

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Are you interested in helping ensure the places we live are made healthier and more sustainable?

Do you want to learn how to manage a construction, renovation, or home improvement project more sustainably? 

This course will include covering the basics of residential green building and remodeling, which is described in the five pillars of green building:

Energy | Health | Materials | Water | Place

 

You will look at the lens of each pillar through the phases of design, construction, home maintenance, sales, and green building certifications.

You will be prepared to start or participate in a residential green building project, at all scales, large and small, repair through new construction, when you become a GreenHome Inspector, and/or provide consultations on a project, no matter what your role is.

 
Upon Completion
  • Once you complete this course and the final exam(s), you can be listed as a professional on our website https://greenhomeinstitute.org/find-a-pro/
  • From there, you can become GreenHome Inspector, a Home Energy Score Assessor and/or specialize in your trade as a Certified GreenHome Builder, Designer, Remodeler, Realtor, Appraiser or etc.
  • There are 15 hours of yearly credential maintenance requiring you to do webinars, complete projects, read articles, volunteer, instruct courses, lead building tours, rate homes, or do additional ways to show you’re keeping up with Green Building Science. You need at least 2 hours in each of the five pillars of the green building, and GHI will provide all of this for free to our members. 

Continuing Education Units (CEUS) submitted 15 hours in*

  1. International Code Council (ICC)
  2. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
  3. Building Performance Institute (BPI) WholeHouse: 15 hours
  4. Submitted for American Institute of Architects – AIA (HSW)**
  5. Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
  6. GHI Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Energy, Health, Materials, Water, Place
  7. American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD) 
  8. Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier,
  9. Passive House Consultant US (CPHC),
  10. Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)

**State Architect / Builder License may be applicable

Speaker: Brett Little 

Brett Little, the Education Manager at the GreenHome Institute, has 15 years of experience in providing education, training, consultation, and third-party verification to help ensure the places we live achieve more sustainable outcomes, such as helping to certify homes green and credentialing individuals. 

Lessons Learned 

1. **Understand** the critical role that health plays in residential green building by ensuring that materials and practices promote indoor air quality and overall well-being.  

2. **Analyze** safety measures in construction and renovation projects to mitigate risks and create secure living environments for all residents.  

3. **Introduce** sustainable practices in home improvement to enhance the welfare of communities by creating healthier and more environmentally friendly living spaces.  

4. **Articulate** the significance of each pillar of green building to effectively convey the importance of sustainability in design, construction, and maintenance for future projects.  

Cost 

$0 or free for current GreenHome Institute Members 

$300 for Non-GreenHome Institute Members 

Group purchases and training discounts are available for large groups that wish to attend. Cost can be discussed on each opportunity. Please contact Brett.Little@greenhomeinstitute.org

Access the course here