Professional Credential Courses
Canadian Green Building Council
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Overview: Introduction to the foundational principles of green building and the LEED rating system.
Audience: Beginners in green building.
Mode: Online materials and exams
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
Overview: Focus on a holistic approach to building certification, measuring factors such as health, social impact, and environmental performance.
Provider: BRE (Building Research Establishment).
Mode: Online and in-person.
Passive House Canada
Overview: Training on creating highly energy-efficient buildings using techniques like heat recovery and high-performance insulation.
Examples: Controlling Water and Vapour, Passive House Design and Construction, Pathway to Passive House Trades Certification.
Mode: Primarily online.
WELL Building Standard
Overview: Training on designing and assessing buildings to enhance health and well-being, based on principles like air, light, and thermal comfort.
Provider: International WELL Building Institute.
Mode: Online.
University and College Programs
Ontario
Carleton University
Program: Bachelor’s in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering.
Focus: Sustainable design practices and green materials.
Fanshawe College
Program: Bachelor’s in Environmental Design and Planning.
Focus: Preparing for careers in designing sustainable communities.
University of Waterloo
Program: Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering.
Focus: Sustainability engineering, water conservation, sustainable urban development, and waste management.
British Columbia
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Program: Bachelor’s degree completion program focusing on sustainable building practices.
Focus: Technical aspects related to building systems and sustainability.
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Programs: Undergraduate, masters, and certificate programs in green building and community sustainability.
Focus: Sustainable building technologies, urban sustainability, and community design.
Okanagan College
Programs: Sustainable Building Technology Diploma
Focus: Understand building science, technology, systems thinking and project management to deliver healthy, high-performance buildings
Vancouver Island University (VIU)
Program: Advanced diploma in building science.
Focus: Retrofitting old buildings to improve sustainability and energy efficiency.
Alberta
University of Alberta
Program: Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences.
Focus: Sustainable land use, restoration ecology, and conservation.
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Program: Diploma in Architectural Technologies and Green Building.
Focus: Sustainable architectural solutions and energy efficiency.
Mount Royal University
Program: Bachelor’s in Environmental Sustainability and Society.
Focus: Creating environmentally sustainable policies, designs, and technologies.
Quebec
Concordia University
Program: Bachelor’s in Building Engineering.
Focus: Sustainable building practices and renewable energy integration
Université de Montréal
Program: Master’s in Architecture and Sustainability.
Focus: Sustainable architectural theory and design.
McGill University
Program: Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management and Sustainability.
Focus: Sustainable infrastructure and development.
Nova Scotia
Dalhousie University
Program: Master’s in Environmental Design Studies.
Focus: Sustainable urban architecture and design.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Program: Diploma in Building Environmental Systems Technology.
Focus: Energy management systems and HVAC technologies for energy efficiency.
Online Green Building Courses
Calculating the Zero Carbon Balance
Format: Online, on-demand.
Duration: 45 minutes.
Overview: Focus on eliminating a building’s greenhouse gas emissions using renewable energy sources and carbon offsets.
Zero Carbon Building Standards Workshops
Format: Online webinar.
Duration: 5 hours (two sessions of 2.5 hours each).
Overview: Covers foundational knowledge of zero-carbon buildings, including the latest standards and transition plans.
Renewable Energy and Zero Carbon Buildings
Format: Online, on-demand.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Overview: Basics of energy-efficient building design and renewable energy strategies.
Tackling Energy Use in Your Municipal and Community Buildings
Format: Online webinar.
Duration: Approximately 10 hours.
Overview: Various options focused on community-scale energy solutions and municipal leadership.
Better Buildings Bootcamp 2024
Format: Online webinar.
Duration: 4 days (7 hours per day).
Overview: Interactive course on sustainable buildings, including group activities and final presentations.
Free Online Green Building Courses
NAIMA Canada
Courses: Various self-paced online courses ideal for those in the insulation business.
Examples: National Insulation and Air Sealing Training Program, Air Barriers for Professionals, Residential Renovation 101.
Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Materials and Green Buildings
Format: Online, free.
Overview: Comprehensive course on environmental sustainability and green building materials.
In-Person Green Building Workshops
Rammed Earth Workshops 2024
Format: In-person, Cranbrook, BC.
Dates: August 5-9, August 12-16, August 19-23.
Overview: Hands-on