GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Training + Exam

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand for sustainable building skills across the country.

This course teaches the foundational concepts of sustainability - and provides an overview of the essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient, healthy, and resilient. GPRO covers the “green gap” between standard trade skills and the new awareness required to implement sustainable and energy-efficient building practices successfully.

This training is ideal for anyone who needs a better understanding of high-performance buildings, including sales or administrative staff in real estate, construction, architecture, or engineering, workforce development providers, facilities and operations staff, and college students interested in entering the building or construction industry.

What Students Learn

• How reducing building energy will reduce the effects of climate change
• Basic elements of green, high-performance construction, and building operations
• Role of trades on high-performance job sites
• Energy-consuming building systems and some strategies to reduce building energy use

Additional Details

Registration includes a course e-book and an online exam. Students who pass the exam with an 80% or higher become GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Certificate holders.

GPRO Fundamentals qualifies for 4 AIA and GBCI CE Credits.

Join the 16,000+ building professionals from across North America who have completed GPRO training, and add a GPRO certificate to your resume!

Robert Carr, LEED AP, LFA

USGBC-CA Training & Program Manager

Robert is the Training & Programs Manager at USGBC-CA and a green building professional specializing in making the built environment more sustainable. He is a LEED AP, LFA, and GPRO Instructor and has used this experience to participate in many LEED projects in the San Diego region. Robert continues to use his project experience to educate others in green building strategies, measures, and practices. Robert also volunteers for SD 350 and the San Diego Building Electrification Coalition to advocate for just, equitable and sustainable communities for all.

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"The GPRO training was an amazing experience! The class covers a wealth of information: What is Sustainability, Measuring Building Performance, Climate Change, and a history of the environmental movement (just to name a few). The instructors are well versed in the subject matter. A professional training manual is provided and it’s an excellent reference for all things related to green building, sustainability, conservation, and more! I attended the training at Metro headquarters in downtown Los Angeles (adjacent to Union Station). They offer classes that are open to the public! After taking the GPRO training I have a better understanding of how green building can positively impact the environment, communities, and jobs. I recommend this class for anyone interested in creating opportunities for growth in your career."

-- Sheila Washington, Corporate Sustainability Programs, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

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