Education & Events

Build It Green means quality training services, invaluable networking opportunities and a higher standard of customer service. We provide building professionals with the technical expertise they need to build and certify quality green buildings.

Training Courses

Green Building Professional Certification

Take our basic 2-day Certified Green Building Professional course to learn the principles and systems approach to green building design, construction and operations, or go deeper with Understanding the Whole House Approach for a more comprehensive, step-by-step process to evaluating, upgrading, remodeling, and retrofitting existing homes. Learn more.

GreenPoint Rater or Advisor Certification

GreenPoint Rated is the mark of quality for new or remodeled green homes in California, and is used by over 80 cities and counties in their green building ordinances. It is the green label of choice for Energy Upgrade California's green enhancements, builders, and homeowners doing a green remodel or upgrade. Learn more.

Green Real Estate

Become a Certified Green Real Estate Professional so you can be your client's go-to resource on state disclosure regulations, consumer label programs, and green lending

Continuing Education

Workshops

We offer monthly educational events featuring cutting edge green building and energy topics presented by experts in their field. Every meeting provides opportunities to share experiences, contacts and lessons learned.

Webinars

Our monthly webinars keep you updated on the latest green building tips, information
and news.

To register for a webinar or workshop, visit our Event Calendar.

Networking Opportunities

Meet-up Groups

Our meet-up groups will provide opportunities to meet like-minded professionals who can help you grow your business, expand your network, and learn new skills. Use this group to organize your own events, or find people to join you at expos, open houses, and other educational events. Check it out.

Member Events

Join other Build it Green members at quarterly events, including short presentations on the latest green building products, followed by drinks and hors d' oeuvres with professional peers who can help you find new business opportunities.

Learn more

Ready to sign up? Browse our calendar for upcoming trainings or learn more about course eligibility and pre-requisite requirements.

Want to be contacted when a new training is added? Get added to our training notification list. Call 1-888-40-GREEN x603 or email training@builditgreen.org