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 → |