How to Join the Green Business Evolution
Are you just getting started? Or are you a building or design professional who will benefit from increased training? Beyond energy efficiency and environment-friendly design, there is new understanding of how buildings, communities and people can live more sustainably. Broward College is proud to be part of the educational development for green jobs in South Florida.
Keep checking our website for new offerings, as we strive for leadership in the new Green Economy!
Our full day programs at the Downtown (WHC) location include parking and a box lunch - adding greater value just when you need it!
LEED - Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
LEEDv3 (2009) Building Design + Construction Exam Prep Workshop
Become a LEED Accredited Professional! This certification preparation course is designed for professionals in the architecture, engineering, construction or real estate industries wishing to earn the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification in the Building Design + Construction Specialty. Course covers in-depth knowledge of green building practices and technical review of: sustainable sites; water efficiency; energy & atmosphere; materials & resources; indoor environmental quality; and innovation regional credits & design best management practices. LEED Accredited Professionals (AP) advise and participate in the design and construction of ecologically sustainable buildings.
EDI 0378
Ref. 378154
$399
Friday, August 28 or Friday, November 13
8:30 to 5:30
WHC
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LEED Green Associate/Introductory Course
Join the green building revolution! This workshop is an excellent introduction to the LEED rating system, what it is and how it functions throughout the design and construction phases of a project. Attendees will learn the benefits and strategies of the LEED Green Building Rating System and how the system is applied. The workshop is meant to prepare building professionals to create and present proposals, discuss and participate in green building projects, and market their expertise. It also prepares students to take the Green Associate examination, the first level of the LEED accreditation program.
EDI 0436
Ref. 378140
$399
Friday, September 25
8:30 to 5:30
WHC
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LEED for General Contractors
Make green buildings your specialty! This course shows general contractors how to meet the requirements and responsibilities of the LEED documentation and project process. Learn how the LEED Rating System relates to your project role. Strategies for general contractor and subcontractor documentation and cost tracking are discussed. Some knowledge of the LEED Rating system is recommended. Differences between the 2.2 and 3.0 rating systems and an overview of the exams are provided, with a focus on documentation and hands-on involvement in the processes.
EDI 0437
Ref. 378141
$399
Friday, October 9
8:30 to 5:30
WHC
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Our LEED certification courses are taught by one of the top US Green Building Council Faculty members, and a local leader in green education and marketing.
Robert J. Kobet, AIA, LEED © AP
rkobet@yahoo.com
President of Sustainaissance, Bob was one of only 12 individuals chosen by the US Green Building Council to teach the LEED Technical Review Courses, today he serves alongside a handful of LEED™ Faculty authorized by USGBC to teach these courses. He currently serves as Chair, LEED NC for Schools; is Primary Author, LEED© for General Contractors and CM's; Chair, LEED© for NC 2.2 Schools Application Guide; and continues to teach technical review workshops internationally as LEED Faculty™, US Green Building Council. Bob serves as Faculty at the University of Miami teaching LEED and Sustainable Design.
Lilian T. Chiu, Assoc AIA, LEED © AP
lilly@morganenvironments.com
CEO of Morgan Environments. Lilian routinely serves as a professional speaker on the topic of LEED and Sustainable Design; Marketing and Business Development. She serves as Faculty at the University of Miami teaching LEED and Sustainable Design and also holds a master agreement to teach the same at Miami Dade College, Campus-wide. She currently serves as President Elect of SMPS. As former Board Director and Programs Chair of the AIA Miami Chapter; and Chair of Advisory Council and Board Member, US Green Building Council South Florida Chapter she has a wealth of experience with the built environment and LEED strategies.
