Professional Certificate in Green Building Construction Online

Certificate Courses: Current dates and future semester offerings (✔)
(subject to change)

Course Title	Course #	2013 Spring	2013 Summer	2013 Fall	PopUp-Title	PopUp-Desc	PopUp-Dates
Construction Materials and Processes	ENGR0018	01/14 - 03/24 04/08 - 06/16	✔	✔	ENGR 0018 Construction Materials and Processes	Develop foundational knowledge of construction materials and the processes that utilize these materials; understand and report back on how these materials and processes function in green construction; become familiar with the materials (and the processes of) concrete, brick, wood and lumber, ferrous and nonferrous metals, masonry, waterproofing, and more; and, become familiar with regulations of producing and installing materials.	●  01/14/2013 - 03/24/2013     ●  04/08/2013 - 06/16/2013
Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction	ENGR0036	01/14 - 03/24 04/08 - 06/16		✔	ENGR 0036 Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction	Become familiar with the language, concepts, standards, and procedures associated with high-performance green building; learn the foundational concepts of the design and construction delivery systems for green buildings with a focus on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design New Construction (LEED-NC) requirements.	●  01/14/2013 - 03/24/2013     ●  04/08/2013 - 06/16/2013
Building Green Buildings - The Contractor’s Perspective	ENGR0038	01/14 - 03/24	✔		ENGR 0038 Building Green Buildings - The Contractor’s Perspective	Approach the green building process from both the contractor’s and subcontractor’s points of view, which allow industry professionals to gain key insights to effectively bid, contract, build, and close out green building projects; understand risks of green construction and learn how to reduce those risks, and study how green building impacts the construction process, project closeouts, and commission, and how to work with outside commissioning authorities.	●  01/14/2013 - 03/24/2013       Online registration is not available. This section is closed.
LEED for New Construction - Applying the Guidelines	ENGR0039	01/14 - 03/24	✔		ENGR 0039 LEED for New Construction - Applying the Guidelines	Learn the system used in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for New Construction (LEED-NC) and how it affects the design and construction processes – the environmental aspects of LEED is emphasized in environmental impact, energy, and indoor air quality that pertain to both the building projects and the surrounding community; understand and identify how to choose and maintain a sustainable site meeting the five LEED qualifications.	●  01/14/2013 - 03/24/2013       Online registration is not available. This section is closed.
Green Building Commissioning	ENGR0040	04/08 - 06/16		✔	ENGR 0040 Green Building Commissioning	Follow the process of building commissioning from the predesign phase to the post-construction phase of a building project; learn about the processes, procedures, and requirements of commissioning and the impact commissioning has on the project schedule and budget; and, study how LEED 3.0 and commissioning work together, the roles of the commissioning team and commissioning agent, and the benefits of commissioning for the owner, designer, and contractor.	●  04/08/2013 - 06/16/2013       Online registration is not available. This section is closed.

<strong>Why this certificate?</strong><br /> This program is geared for those interested in the implementation of sustainable building tools and strategies. It is also recommended for professionals moving into fields that require knowledge of green building or sustainable design, or anyone who recognizes the emerging importance of sustainable design and its impact on our daily life.

<a href="/Client/docs/course/GreenBuilding.pdf" target="_blank">View PDF of Course Descriptions</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Textbook Required:</strong> Textbook/course material information is available at www.sdsubookstore.com/es; just use your five digit schedule number when selecting a course.<br /> <br /> <strong>Workplace Benefits</strong> <ul> <li>Learn about environmentally sustainable construction in construction management education.</li> <li>Expand your existing knowledge base to assist in the preparation for the LEED accreditation exam.</li> <li>Three units of credit per course.</li> <li>A <a href="/Pages/Engine.aspx?id=555">Military Spouse</a> and <a href="/Pages/Engine.aspx?id=550">Workforce Partnership</a> approved program for no cost training.</li> </ul> <strong>Who Should Attend</strong><br /> Professionals in the design and construction industries who are seeking to further their career, including: design professionals, construction consultants, contractors, subcontractors and builders, planners and commissioners, facilities managers and stakeholders, environmental engineers, and decision-makers in the construction field, and anyone interested in getting into the green job market.

Course Descriptions

<strong>Why this certificate?</strong><br /> This program is geared for those interested in the implementation of sustainable building tools and strategies. It is also recommended for professionals moving into fields that require knowledge of green building or sustainable design, or anyone who recognizes the emerging importance of sustainable design and its impact on our daily life.

<a href="/Client/docs/course/GreenBuilding.pdf" target="_blank">View PDF of Course Descriptions</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Textbook Required:</strong> Textbook/course material information is available at www.sdsubookstore.com/es; just use your five digit schedule number when selecting a course.<br /> <br /> <strong>Workplace Benefits</strong> <ul> <li>Learn about environmentally sustainable construction in construction management education.</li> <li>Expand your existing knowledge base to assist in the preparation for the LEED accreditation exam.</li> <li>Three units of credit per course.</li> <li>A <a href="/Pages/Engine.aspx?id=555">Military Spouse</a> and <a href="/Pages/Engine.aspx?id=550">Workforce Partnership</a> approved program for no cost training.</li> </ul> <strong>Who Should Attend</strong><br /> Professionals in the design and construction industries who are seeking to further their career, including: design professionals, construction consultants, contractors, subcontractors and builders, planners and commissioners, facilities managers and stakeholders, environmental engineers, and decision-makers in the construction field, and anyone interested in getting into the green job market.

Course Descriptions