Certifications and Standards for Green Building Materials
( 24 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Green Building Materials Overview of the importance of sustainable building practices and the role of green building materials
Module #2 History of Green Building Certifications Evolution of green building certifications and standards over the years
Module #3 Types of Green Building Certifications Overview of popular green building certifications, including LEED, WELL, and Passive House
Module #4 LEED Certification Overview In-depth look at the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program
Module #5 LEED Credit Categories Breakdown of the credit categories within the LEED certification program
Module #6 LEED Certification Levels Explanation of the different levels of LEED certification, including Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum
Module #7 WELL Certification Overview In-depth look at the WELL Building Standard and its focus on human health and wellness
Module #8 WELL Certification Categories Breakdown of the certification categories within the WELL Building Standard
Module #9 WELL Certification Levels Explanation of the different levels of WELL certification, including Silver, Gold, and Platinum
Module #10 Passive House Certification Overview In-depth look at the Passive House certification program and its focus on energy efficiency
Module #11 Passive House Certification Requirements Breakdown of the certification requirements for Passive House certification
Module #12 Other Green Building Certifications Overview of additional green building certifications, including Green Globes and BuildingGreen
Module #13 Standards for Green Building Materials Overview of standards for green building materials, including sustainable sourcing and recyclability
Module #14 ASTM Standards for Sustainability In-depth look at ASTM standards for sustainability in building materials
Module #15 ISO Standards for Environmental Management Explanation of ISO standards for environmental management in the building industry
Module #16 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Materials Introduction to LCA and its importance in evaluating the environmental impact of building materials
Module #17 EPDs and PCRs for Building Materials Explanation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Product Category Rules (PCRs) for building materials
Module #18 Case Studies of Green Building Materials in Practice Real-world examples of green building materials in use
Module #19 Challenges and Opportunities in Green Building Materials Discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing the green building materials industry
Module #20 Green Building Material Specifications Best practices for specifying green building materials in construction projects
Module #21 Green Building Material Labeling and Certification Overview of labeling and certification programs for green building materials
Module #22 Supply Chain Management for Green Building Materials Strategies for managing the supply chain to ensure sustainable and responsible sourcing of building materials
Module #23 Innovations in Green Building Materials Discussion of recent innovations and emerging trends in green building materials
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Certifications and Standards for Green Building Materials career
