Become a Certified GreenHome Professional
Set yourself apart as a residential Green building leader.
Our unique on-demand course will bring you up to speed on the basics of green building science through just-in-time education compiled from the best-in-class professionals and resources. You will gain foundational knowledge of what it takes to build, remodel and rehab residential living spaces so that they are better.
There are 2 sections of the course listed below. Each section can be taken in the order that you prefer. There is a 3rd section to become a GreenHome Inspector
Complete the webinar course modules – Live or On-demand
We are currently producing new content for this training series. Some of it will be made available live through the end of 2021 and then be made available on-demand after.
We just completed our Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling Series which you can find and watch here to complete this course.
Upcoming session in 2021 live include but are not limited to
- Comparing the Residential Green Building Rating Systems (coming soon)
- Green Building Project Planning, design and Management (coming soon)
- Overview of the GreenStar Homes Certification
Stay tuned to our newsletter for these events
Write a 3,000-word essay from one of the below books
Building Green: Principles and Practices in Residential Construction
The Home Comfort Book – (Ideal for those working in renovations)
Become a GreenHome Inspector by completing this additional pathway.
Show you have a good understanding of residential energy efficiency and the house as a system. Pre-approved courses and credentials to meet this include but are not limited to
- Complete the BPI Building Science Basics Course
- Complete the LEED for Homes Green Rater Course
- Go through the DOE Home Energy Score Training (or are already an assessor)
- Go through a HERS Associate Training or be an official HERS Rater with Energy Star
- Complete the Blue House Energy Building Science Basics Course
- Be a Certified Passive House Consultant, Builder or Rater
- Be a BPI Building Analyst
- Be ASHRAE Certified
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*
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.
