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GBC LEED
| Course Name | Course Type | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| LEED v4 for Existing Buildings: Operation & Maintenance (EBOM) | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4 for Existing Buildings: Operation & Maintenance (EBOM)Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Recognize all the LEED rating systems Explain the sub-categories of each of those rating systems Determine which types of design and construction projects are most appropriately served by which system Differentiate between the previous though still applicable LEED v2009 and the more current LEED v4 for EBOM Explain the difference between LEED Accreditation and LEED Certification and finally Define the eight (8) credit categories in LEED-EBOM v4 Course Number: RV-10676AW |
| LEED v4 for Healthcare Facilities | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4 for Healthcare FacilitiesOverview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: List general changes in LEEDv4 (rating system NC) Name the greatest changes impacting the health safety and welfare of the building occupants Explain the credits that provide the greatest impact on healthcare facilities Implement ideas for some specific credits mentioned Recall timing and documentation to ensure success Course Number: RV-10649AW |
| LEED v4 for Hospitality Projects | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4 for Hospitality ProjectsOverview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: List general changes in LEEDv4 (rating system NC) Name the greatest changes impacting the health safety and welfare of the building occupants Explain the credits that provide the greatest impact on hospitality projects Implement ideas for some specific credits mentioned Recall timing and documentation to ensure success Course Number: RV-10698AW |
| LEED v4 for School Buildings | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4 for School BuildingsOverview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: List general changes in LEEDv4 (rating system NC) Name the greatest changes impacting the health safety and welfare of the public Explain the credits that provide the greatest impact on school buildings Implement ideas for some specific credits mentioned Recall timing and documentation to ensure success Course Number: RV-10647AW |
| Green Design: Introduction to Sustainable Design Materials and Resources (Based on LEED v4) | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Green Design: Introduction to Sustainable Design Materials and Resources (Based on LEED v4)Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Discuss life cycle analysis embodied carbon embodied energy and other defining characteristics of sustainable materials Recognize the environmental economic cultural and aesthetic benefits of sustainable materials Identify the necessary techniques databases and organizations in the selection of sustainable materials Describe ways to use materials sustainably including building and material reuse construction waste management and LEED credits Course Number: RV-10680 |
| Green Design: Introduction to Sustainability and Measurement Systems (Based on LEED v4) | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Green Design: Introduction to Sustainability and Measurement Systems (Based on LEED v4)Overview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Discuss the need for sustainable building design and systems to measure sustainability Describe the USGBC LEED rating systems Explain the process of becoming a LEED Accredited Professional Recall the similarities and differences between the LEED and Green Globes programs Course Number: RV-10553 |
| LEED v4: Neighborhood Development | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4: Neighborhood DevelopmentOverview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Differentiate between the various categories of LEED ND within the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System for neighborhood developmentDifferentiate between the current LEED ND and previous LEED Credit Rating SystemsIdentify criteria to best reach LEED ND category credit rating goalsDefine the credentialing path for LEED professionals Course Number: RV-10594AW |
| Green Design: Introduction to Sustainable Sites (Based on LEED v4) | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Green Design: Introduction to Sustainable Sites (Based on LEED v4)Overview/Description: At the conclusion of this course you will be able to: Recognize a broad overview of issues impacting the site environment Recall several factors that inform sustainable site selection Identify beneficial aspects of the site environment which should be admitted and enhanced and detrimental aspects of the site environment which should be excluded or ameliorated Evaluate the relationship across multiple scales between the impacts of a building project and various natural phenomena and social constructs Course Number: RV-10681 |
| LEED: Water Efficiency | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED: Water EfficiencyOverview/Description: At the conclusion of this course you will be able to: Define the goal of the water efficiency section of the LEED rating system Explain the Water Efficient Landscaping credit intent and how to comply List methods to comply with water efficiency certification Discuss the LEED Innovation in Design section Course Number: RV-10279AW |
| LEED v4 for Commercial Office Buildings | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4 for Commercial Office BuildingsOverview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: List general changes in LEEDv4 (rating system NC) Name the greatest changes impacting the health safety and welfare of the public Explain the credits that provide the greatest impact (to this type of building) Implement ideas for some specific credits mentioned Recall timing and documentation to ensure success Course Number: RV-10615AW |
| LEED v4 for New Construction Projects | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4 for New Construction ProjectsOverview/Description: By the end of this course you will be able to: Identify the most important changes in the LEED Rating System under Version 4 compared with LEED 2009 and demonstrate how the new rating system goals impact the health of people and communities. Describe the integrative design process and how it would impact the early stages of designing a LEED project. Describe the separation of Sustainable Sites credits into two categories and how they encourage strategies that minimize impact on eco-systems and water resources. List the changes in the Materials & Resources category. Describe how to utilize Building Product Disclosures from manufacturers to achieve LEED credits and disclose the health safety and environmental hazard and risk of chemical ingredients. Course Number: RV-10819AW |
| LEED v4 – Operations and Maintenance | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4 – Operations and MaintenanceOverview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Discuss the origins of the LEED Existing Building: Operations and Maintenance within the USGBC LEED Green Building Rating System for buildings Differentiate between LEED Credit Rating Systems Recognize the importance of meeting the prerequisites to the categories of LEED OM Identify criteria to best reach LEED OM credit rating goals Explain the intent and requirements of LEED OM credit categories Describe strategies for achieving exemplary performance where applicable Identify synergies between strategies to optimize building performance Course Number: RV-10593AW |
| Green Design: Sustainable Daylighting Design (Based on LEED v4) | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Green Design: Sustainable Daylighting Design (Based on LEED v4)Overview/Description: By the end of this course you will be able to: Differentiate between the two common ways that daylighting is used in buildingsExplain and identify how to earn LEED points Describe the positives and negatives of toplighting and sidelightingDefine the three performance measures that are necessary to evaluate glass for buildingList and identify various daylighting design techniques Course Number: RV-10686 |
| Green Design: Introduction to High Performance Building Design (Based on LEED v4) | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Green Design: Introduction to High Performance Building Design (Based on LEED v4)Overview/Description: At the conclusion of this course you will be able to:Explain and identify how building design and construction can impact the health and wellbeing of the people within and the surrounding environment Define and identify energy use and its effects on buildings and the safety and welfare of the people within and around Describe the three options for Daylight LEED v4 credits and their impacts on the environment Explain the proper use and storage of refrigerants used in vapor compression systems ensures a safe environment for building occupants and the environment. Describe and identify the process to ensure that a building is operating at peak efficiencies to maintain a safe environment for people and the surrounding area List the LEED requirements for the facility requirements and operations maintenance plan Identify and explain the LEED Credit and prerequisites for Energy and Atmosphere Course Number: RV-10683 |
| Building Performance: Design Through Operations | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Building Performance: Design Through OperationsOverview/Description: By the end of this course you will be able to: List the benefits of a holistic approach to sustainable design and construction and operations of a building. Identify when to include technical services in an integrated design process to optimize building performance. Describe how building commissioning contributes to reduced energy consumption in high performance buildings. Describe how a building audit can optimize performance in buildings. Course Number: RV-11002AW |
| LEED v4: Residential Homes | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4: Residential HomesOverview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: Describe the importance of the LEED for Homes rating system which covers major home renovations and new construction of single-family homes multi-family apartments and condos and mixed-use residential buildingsDifferentiate between the various categories of LEED for Homes within the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating SystemIdentify criteria to best reach LEED for Homes category credit rating goalsDispel common myths regarding LEED for Homes credit requirements Course Number: RV-10595AW |
| LEED v4 for Interior Design + Construction | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4 for Interior Design + ConstructionOverview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: List the environmental economic and wellness benefits of higher efficiency and healthier buildings Describe the USGBC’s LEED for Interior Design and Construction Rating System and how to achieve your green building goalsDescribe typical considerations for LEED ID+C certification that will increase the environmental integrity of your buildingRecognize the key market sectors for LEED ID+C and their role in green interior design Course Number: RV-11066AW |
| LEED v4 for Retail Projects | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4 for Retail ProjectsOverview/Description: At the end of this course you will be able to: List general changes in LEEDv4 (rating system NC)Name the greatest changes impacting the health safety and welfare of the building occupantsExplain the credits that provide the greatest impact on retail projectsImplement ideas for some specific credits mentionedRecall timing and documentation to ensure success Course Number: RV-10700AW |
| LEED v4: Building Design and Construction | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus LEED v4: Building Design and ConstructionOverview/Description: At the end of this webinar you will be able to: Discuss the origins of the LEED Building Design and Construction within the USGBC LEED Green Building rating system for buildings Discuss the differences among the credit rating systems in LEED version 4.0. Recognize the importance of meeting the prerequisites to the categories of LEED BD + C Identify criteria to best reach LEED BD + C credit rating goals Explain the intent and requirements of LEED BD + C credit categories Describe strategies for achieving exemplary performance where applicable Course Number: RV-10591AW |