SDSU's College of Extended Studies is proud to offer a new online green building construction certification program based on the growing demand in San Diego for green building expertise and solutions. With increasing public, commercial and governmental commitment to investing in green industries like green building and green energy, green jobs are predicted to drive employment growth in coming years.

This green building certificate program is geared toward those in the construction industry interested in implementing a range of practical green building tools and strategies. It’s also recommended for professionals moving into green jobs that require knowledge about green design or green building construction. It will be equally useful to anyone who recognizes the emerging importance of green building and its impact on our daily life, and wants to enter the exploding green building field in one of these new green jobs.

Who Should Attend
Professionals in the design and construction industries who are seeking to further their career, including:

• design professionals,
  
  
• contractors, subcontractors and builders,
  
  
• planners and commissioners,
  
  
• facilities managers and stakeholders, and
  
  
• environmental engineers and decision-makers.

Workplace Benefits

• Learn about how green building and environmentally sustainable construction fits in with construction management objectives and realities,
  
  
• Expand your existing green building knowledge base to assist in the preparation for LEED accreditation exams,
  
  
• Integrate current green and sustainability issues with your current career knowledge,
  
  
• Learn directly from experts in green building,
  
  
• Enhance your career while taking advantage of our convenient online courses.

The Green Building Construction Certificate

To earn the Professional Certificate in Green Building Construction, students are required to complete five courses with passing grades: Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction, Construction Materials and Processes, Building Information Modeling (BIM) with an Emphasis on Green Construction, Building Green Buildings - The Contractor's Perspective, and LEED for New Construction - Applying the Guidelines.

"We are pleased to be partnering with SDSU on the cutting-edge, Online Green Industry Careers Program. This innovative program will help encourage sustainability efforts and develop a green workforce, which is vital to attracting and retaining cleantech companies in the region."

Many companies in diverse industries are now examining how they can conduct their normal business activities in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly fashion. Here in San Diego there is a burgeoning industry in green building construction utilizing cutting-edge green building tools and strategies. Our new Green Building Construction certificate program focuses on developing the skills to implement these green building strategies.

Sustainability is not only a hot topic but an emerging market in San Diego. In terms of the construction industry, sustainable buildings and green design are a critical component to this growth, and many leaders in this industry are embracing sustainable practices as a competitive advantage. Professionals with training and education relevant to green industries will be a value-add to any organization.

- Julie Meier Wright, CEO of San Diego Regional EDC