Become a Certified GreenHome Professional
Set yourself apart as a residential Green building leader.
There are ten core chapters, including these high-level topics
- Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling
- Discussion on the five pillars of residential green building, how they connect, and trade-offs
- Energy
- Health
- Materials
- Water
- Place
- Discussion on the five pillars of residential green building, how they connect, and trade-offs
- Comparing the Residential Green Building Rating Systems
- Comparing the energy ratings and scores
- Comparing the main residential green rating systems
- Overview of the GreenStar Homes Certification for existing and new builds.
This includes 11 hours of video and small quiz work to complete and is worth 11 hours in CEUS.
Continuing Education Units – CEUS
- Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) & LEED AP Homes
- Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
- American Institute of Architects – AIA (HSW)
- Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
- Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Energy, Health, Materials, Water, Place
- AIBD
- State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
- Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier
This course is 100% free for all GHI members. Consider becoming a member to get free access.
Once you complete Chapters 1 – 10, you will be a GreenHome Associated and listed on our website under https://greenhomeinstitute.org/find-a-pro/
From there, you can either become a Certified GreenHome Professional by being involved in a certified green project and/or a GreenHome Inspector by meeting additional requirements. These individuals can register or submit the GreenStar Homes project for certification.
For both designations, 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 through 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.
Thank you so much for your interest in building BETTER.
If you have questions or concerns, please get in touch with Brett.Little@greenhomeinstitute.org
Benefits
- Set yourself apart as industry leader in residential green building and remodel
- Exposure on the GreenHome Institute marketing, newsletter and regional promotions
- Get qualified to use the GreenStar Homes Certification program
- Extra credit in the GreenStar rating system at the professional level
- Keep up to date on Green Building Science news, trends and changes
Course costs are as follows*
Members of the GreenHome Institute: Free!
Sign up now as a GHI member and get a free coupon code. Corporate members can get up to 5 trained employees
Non-GHI members: $300.00*
Get registered here and view course previews.
Veterans, those who lost their job in the pandemic and/or those transitioning from fossil fuel or a nuclear industry career may apply for discounts or free access – Email info@greenhomeinstitute.org
* Fees do not include the cost of the book or other credentials.
