Green Building Professional Accreditations
Growing resumés to meet the needs of a growing industry.
Green Building Professional Accreditations
Growing resumés to meet the needs of a growing industry.
Regardless of field or career path, a professional credential in green buildings can provide a much-needed edge in today’s competitive job market.
Green building professionals understand synergies among professions, building systems, the environment, opportunities for economic development, and occupant wellbeing.
While anyone can benefit from these credentials, they can be especially useful for professionals in architecture, construction, facilities management, engineering, city planning, real estate, and education.
LEED Credentials
Professionals who are familiar with green building standards and practices can seek various types of accreditations from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Living Future Accreditation
Managed by the International Living Future Institute, this credential can be applied to various fields in the building industry.
WELL Accredited Professional
Anyone with a sophisticated understanding of the WELL Building Standard can become a WELL Accredited Professional.
GPRO
The Urban Green Council oversees this certification that assesses the knowledge of building professionals and their use of high-performance construction and maintenance practices.
EcoDistricts AP
EcoDistrict Accredited Professionals demonstrate a commitment to creating and maintaining sustainable and equitable communities.
BPI Certified Professional
Mainly for specialists of residential buildings, BPI professionals are certified to inspect homes for opportunities to save energy.
Green Advantage Environmental Certification
This designation certifies professionals in the ability to analyze green construction processes.
NAHB: Certified Green Professional
Industry professionals can seek NAHB certification for the sustainable techniques they incorporate into their building designs.
Certified HERS Rater
HERS raters evaluate homes to determine their adherence to ENERGY STAR guidelines and inspect for energy efficiency.
Passive House Professional Credentials
Through the Passive House Institute, designers, builders, architects, and other industry professionals are trained and evaluated on their adherence to the standards.