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Green Building Certifications (24)

Professional certifications in green building to advance your green career.

Certification Provider Duration Price Difficulty Online Link
BREEAM Accredited Professional (BREEAM AP)

Qualifies professionals to advise on BREEAM sustainable building certification, the world's leading sustainability assessment method for buildings.

BRE Global Training course + exam ~£1,000-£1,500 Intermediate Learn more →
BREEAM Assessor

Qualifies you to assess buildings against the BREEAM sustainability standard. Most widely used green building rating in Europe with growing global adoption.

BRE Global 4 days + exam £1,200 Intermediate Learn more →
BREEAM In-Use International Assessor

Certification for professionals assessing the sustainability performance of existing operational buildings using the BREEAM In-Use standard. Covers asset performance, building management, and occupier management across environmental categories.

BRE Global 20-30 hours self-paced + assessment £800-1,200 Intermediate Learn more →
BREEAM International New Construction Assessor

Qualifies professionals to assess new building projects against the BREEAM International New Construction standard. Requires 2+ years of relevant experience in building surveying, engineering, or facilities management.

BRE Global 30 hours self-paced + classroom event £1,200-1,800 Intermediate Learn more →
CEEQUAL Sustainability Assessor

Qualifies assessors to apply the CEEQUAL sustainability assessment scheme for civil engineering and infrastructure projects, evaluating environmental, social, and economic performance throughout the project lifecycle.

BRE Global 2-day training + exam £800–£1,200 Intermediate Learn more →
Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP)

Credential for residential green building professionals. Covers green building science, site development, resource and water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality.

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 3-day course + exam $600-$800 course + exam Intermediate Learn more →
Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT)

Prepares construction professionals to meet Passive House building standards. Covers design theory, climate-specific detailing, and on-site implementation.

Passive House Institute (PHI) 4 days (classroom + workshop) + exam ~$1,200 Intermediate Learn more →
DGNB Consultant Certification

Certifies expertise in the DGNB sustainable building certification system, covering holistic sustainability assessment including ecological, economic, sociocultural, and technical factors across a building's entire lifecycle.

German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) 4 modules + exam (40-100 hours self-study) €390–€490 Intermediate Learn more →
EcoDistricts Certified Professional

Certifies professionals in district-scale sustainable development, covering equitable community engagement, resilient design, and integrated resource management for neighbourhoods and urban districts.

EcoDistricts Training + exam $500–$800 Intermediate Learn more →
EDGE Expert

Accredits professionals to advise on EDGE green building certification, focused on resource-efficient buildings in emerging markets.

IFC / Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) Self-paced + exam $250 (workshop + exam) Intermediate Learn more →
Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)

Credential for professionals working on sustainable civil infrastructure projects. Covers the Envision rating system for roads, bridges, water systems, and other infrastructure.

Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure 1-2 months prep $300 exam Intermediate Learn more →
Fitwel Ambassador

Certifies professionals to apply the Fitwel healthy building certification system, which uses evidence-based strategies to promote occupant health and well-being in commercial and residential buildings.

Center for Active Design Online course + exam $395 Beginner Learn more →
Green Globes Professional (GGP)

Demonstrates expertise in the Green Globes green building assessment and rating system. Requires 5+ years of commercial building industry experience and covers sustainable site development, energy, water, materials, and indoor environment.

Green Building Initiative (GBI) Self-paced study + exam $500–$750 Intermediate Learn more →
Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP)

Demonstrates expertise in the Green Star rating system used across Australia and New Zealand. Covers Green Star Buildings, Communities, Performance, or Design & As Built tools.

Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) Foundation course + exam ~AUD 700–1,000 Intermediate Learn more →
IGBC Accredited Professional (IGBC AP)

Credentials professionals in green building design and construction for the Indian market. 100 multiple-choice questions with 60% passing score.

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) / CII Self-paced prep + 90-minute exam ~$60–$100 Intermediate Learn more →
WELL Health-Safety Rating Expert

Certifies professionals in the WELL Health-Safety Rating, an evidence-based system for assessing operational policies, maintenance protocols, and emergency plans to support human health in buildings.

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) Online course + exam $249–$399 Beginner Learn more →
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

Advanced credential for professionals with expertise in green building design and construction. Demonstrates deep knowledge of a LEED rating system specialty such as BD+C, O+M, ID+C, or Neighborhood Development.

U.S. Green Building Council / GBCI 3-6 months prep $350 ($250 for USGBC members) Intermediate Learn more →
LEED Green Associate

Foundation credential for green building professionals. Demonstrates understanding of LEED rating system, green building principles, and sustainability practices.

U.S. Green Building Council 2-3 months prep $250 exam Beginner Learn more →
Living Future Accredited Professional

Demonstrates expertise in the Living Building Challenge, the world's most rigorous regenerative design standard, covering net-positive energy, water, materials, health, equity, and beauty.

International Living Future Institute Self-study + exam $300–$500 Intermediate Learn more →
Parksmart Advisor

Trains professionals to guide clients through Parksmart certification for sustainable parking structures.

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) 6 hours training $325-$425 Intermediate Learn more →
Certified Passive House Designer

Demonstrates expertise in designing ultra-low energy buildings using Passive House principles. Covers PHPP software, thermal bridging, and airtightness.

Passive House Institute 2 weeks + project €1,800 Advanced Learn more →
Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC)

U.S.-focused Passive House certification for building professionals. Validates ability to design and consult on ultra-low energy buildings meeting the Phius standard.

Passive House Institute US (Phius) Self-paced course + exam ~$1,500 Advanced Learn more →
RICS Sustainability in Real Estate Certificate

Equips property and construction professionals with knowledge of ESG integration in real estate valuation, green building standards, climate risk assessment, and sustainable asset management.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 40 hours self-paced £1,200–£1,800 Intermediate Learn more →
WELL AP

WELL Accredited Professional credential demonstrates expertise in human health and wellness in the built environment. Covers air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind.

International WELL Building Institute 2-3 months prep $550 exam Intermediate Learn more →