CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

UPDATE: GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONALS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM HAS NEW START DATE

The Winter 2010 session of the USGBC-Redwood Empire Chapter's Green Building Professional Certificate Program has moved its start date to Saturday, February 6. The date was postponed in order to provide a a more convenient start for the 6-month program.

In one Saturday per month, learn about site development, energy, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality and more. Expand your knowledge and career opportunities, and get an excellent overview of the core green building issues that can prepare you to pass the LEED Green Associate exam.

Longview’s program also helps you get a jump start on your professional development in 2010, as our 42-hour course meets Continuing Education Unit requirements for the AIA, USGBC and Build It Green.

Our instructors, Bruce Hammond and Pete Gang, are green building veterans, the material covered in class is eye-opening and mind-broadening, and our afternoon organic chocolate breaks are infamous!

*We are offering our early registration rate of $1200 through the first class in February, which is a savings of $195 off the regular tuition rate. This cost breaks down to $200 per all-day session, and includes a complimentary lunch and free parking. A three-payment installment plan is available.

Contact:
Rebecca Valentine
Program Facilitator
Longview Education Associates
www.longvieweducationassociates.com
707-794-9970

Overview of the Program:
The Green Building Professional Certificate Program (GBPCP) is a fast-paced program providing an organized, in-depth overview of green building and long-term sustainability. Structured in concert with the broad categories of the LEED© Green Building Rating Systems™, the program weaves together —through lecture, discussion, assigned readings, in-class exercises, field trips and additional seminars—the full range of concepts, practices and strategies considered "best practices" within the world of green building.

The program is presented by core faculty from the Redwood Empire Chapter’s education partner Longview Education Associates and distinguished guest faculty from industry, government, and academia.

This six-month program is offered twice annually and consists of (6) Saturday classes (a total of 42 classroom hours), plus (4) additional self-directed workshops.

Location:
Saturday classes are held at Autodesk, San Rafael, CA

Core Faculty:
The Green Building Professional Certificate Program is organized and presented by Longview Education Associates’ principals Bruce Hammond, LEED AP and Pete Gang, AIA, LEED AP. Together they created and directed from 2004 through 2008 Sonoma State University’s highly successful Green Building Professional Certificate Program, one of the leading green building education programs in the country. As general building contractor and architect, respectively, Bruce and Pete are working professionals engaged in green building practices on a daily basis. Both have been active members of the U.S. Green Building Council since 2001.

To provide a balance between depth and inspiration, core faculty members are joined by distinguished guest faculty in presenting material and leading discussions at all class sessions.

Who should enroll in the Green Building Professional Certificate Program?
Architects, engineers, planning and building officials, building facility managers, building contractors and subcontractors, real estate and development professionals, materials suppliers, educators, investors, elected officials and government staff, strategic planners and policy makers, environmental and community activists, and renewable energy professionals poets, writers, artists and anyone wishing to fully participate in the next phase of human civilization.

Why enroll in the Green Building Professional Certificate Program?
• Gain a deep understanding of the paradigm shifts taking place in the global marketplace
• Be able to redirect policies and practices toward long-term sustainability
• Understand the concepts and strategies in the LEED© Green Building Rating Systems
• Be able to establish "green goals" that maximize vitality, community and profitability
• Become a “green champion” in your workplace and community

Continuing Education Credit:
The Green Building Professional Certificate Program is eligible for a total of (42) of AIA/CES Learning Units.

Cost:

The cost of the pogram is $1,695. Discounts are available for early registration, membership in any chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, and/or membership in qualified affiliated organizations.

For more information:
Please direct all questions to Rebecca Valentine, Program Coordinator, at 707-794-9970 or info@longvieweducationassociates.com.