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Event - Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation Training Program

Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation Training Program with take place on Feb 21 to Feb 24, 2013, in Toronto, Ontario.

Green Roof Design 101: Introductory Course will take place on February 21st, 2013. This introductory training course on green roof infrastructure design presents many of the tools and techniques needed to meet your green roof project objectives on schedule, to specification, and within budget.

Green Roof Infrastructure: Design & Installation 201 Friday, February 22nd, 2013 An immensely practical course that provides participants with in-depth information on the multitude of green roof implementation issues from first client meetings through scheduling, insurance and permit issues, site analysis, construction considerations and more.

Green Roof Waterproofing and Drainage 301 Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 This course will provide participants with an overview of waterproofing and drainage construction and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It lays out technical vocabulary and materials and presents detailed design solutions and implementation best management practices for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs.

Green Roof Plants and Growing Media 401 Sunday, February 24th, 2013 This course will provide participants with an overview of plants and growing media design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It establishes design and implementation best management practices for plants and growing media in green roofs. Space is limited. Reserve your seat now.

Tours:Tours of local projects will be offered in conjunction with this event.

Tuition:Tuition for each course is $399 CDN + HST, or $374 CDN + HST for GRHC Individual Members. Tuition includes course materials, lunch, and refreshments. If paying by cheque, please note it must be received in our office no later than one week before the event.

Continuing Education Credits:Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is an approved continuing education provider with GBCI, AIA CES, LA CES, RCI, APLD, and CNLA (for Landscape Industry Certified credits).

For more information click here or contact Tamara Lee by phone 416-971-4494 ext 228 orE-mail: tlee(at)greenroofs.org

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15 Institutions Offering 50 Green Certificate Programs

There is a large and growing number of certificate programs that are designed to meet the demand for a wide range of green skills. Unlike many other sustainability oriented degrees these certificate programs are often less time intensive. While many of these certificate programs are part of traditional academic environments like universities and colleges, others are part of online educational settings and are tailored to the schedules of working professionals. Here are 15 institutions and a broad cross section of 50 green certificate programs that they offer:
  1. Aquinas College has a Professional Certificate Program in Sustainable Business.
  2. Anaheim University offers an Online Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management.
  3. San Diego State University College of Extended Studies offers professional Certificates in three sustainable areas: Green building, energy management and sustainable practices.
  4. Irvine Valley College is a community college that offers Zero Waste certification for people seeking green jobs.
  5. The European Energy Centre offers a course called Understanding Policies and Finances - Fast Track to a Renewable Energy Consultancy Job, which earns the successful student the internationally recognized Galileo Master Certificate
  6. University of Vermont’s sustainability certificate programs teach students how to address such areas as reducing waste and conserving energy, water and other natural resources.
  7. The Blue Planet Academy offers five green certificate programs: Agronomist, Electrical Engineer RES (Renewable Energy Sources), Environment Expert, Recyclist, Water Technologist.
  8. The University of Washington’s Professional and Continuing Education department offers a certificate in Green IT.
  9. The University of Washington offers a certificate in Sustainable Transportation.
  10. The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) offers specific certification for PV installers, PV technical sales and solar heating installers.
  11. There is also NABCEP certification for small wind installers.
  12. The Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) provides training and certification for PV Installers. They offer three levels of certification: Apprentice, Specialist, and Technician.
  13. ISSP offers a Sustainability Professionals Certificate. 
  14. Roof Integrated Solar Energy (RISE) offers a Certified Solar Roofing Professional (CSRP) credential for rooftop solar energy installation and maintenance.
  15. Green Education Online offers 21 very short duration green training modules that provide certificates upon completion:

  • Green Cleaning Specialist.
  • Green Germ Control Specialist.
  • Green Building for Health Care Professionals.
  • Green Building for Insurance Professionals.
  • Green Handyman and Weatherization Specialist.
  • Green Landscaping.
  • CSR- Corporate Social Responsibility/Green Business Practices.
  • Green Government Leader.
  • Green Certified Home Inspector.
  • Green Building for Mortgage Professionals- Level One Certification.
  • Green Building for Real Estate Professionals- Level One Certification.
  • Waste Management Coordinator.
  • Sustainability Planning Specialist.
  • Certified Sustainability Officer.
  • Introduction to Waste Management Concepts.
  • Green Government Leadership and Sustainability.
  • Introduction to Energy Efficient Mortgages.
  • Understanding Social Responsibility and Green Building for Lenders.
  • Introduction to Sustainability Planning.
  • Company Branding and Positioning in the Green Economy.
  • Waste Management for the Health Care Industry. 


  • © 2012, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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    GRI Training from BrownFlynn

    BrownFlynn is a women-owned sustainability and corporate social responsibility consulting firm. They advise organizations on how to integrate responsible practices into their strategies, communicate these practices internally and externally for bottom-line impact, and provide training to build skills and engage associates. BrownFlynn believes that training is an integral part of their service offering, building skills within your organization and in the process, educating and engaging associates in sustainability. As the first United States-based certified training partner of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), our team is dedicated to educating clients on how to utilize GRI's framework for sustainability reporting and as a management process to achieve bottom-line impact.

    The GRI Process (Two-days)

    This two-day, GRI certified program provides attendees with a comprehensive overview of reporting their environmental, social and economic policies--a practice which often establishes or enhances a company's sustainability strategy.

    September 25-26, 2012: Palo Alto, CA (in partnership with SAP) October 17-18, 2012: Cleveland, OH November 13-14, 2012: Detroit, MI (in partnership with AIAG)

    The GRI Snapshot (4 hrs)

    This is the two day course boiled down into a half day (4 hr) session. Core components of BrownFlynn's half course include an abridged version of the two-day GRI course. This interactive, hands-on learning offers a high level review of trends and best practices in sustainability management and GRI reporting. It also includes a discussion of all five phases in the GRI sustainability management/reporting process and a structural overview of the GRI Framework and Guidelines, with guidance for using principles, performance indicators and protocols. This course is designed for sustainability managers or team members who will be responsible for implementing management strategies or developing/contributing to sustainability reporting.

    October 12, 2012: Detroit, MI (in partnership with AIAG)

    GRI Line by Line (1-2 days)

    An immersion into the GRI standard disclosures. They take you line by line through the GRI disclosures, providing examples, resources and explanations of each. The Line by Line series is designed for Corporate Responsibility or Sustainability practitioners who are tasked with gathering information for a GRI report. BrownFlynn's GRI experts provide explanations, best practices and examples of the GRI Indicators, Governance & Profile Disclosures.

    September 25-26, 2012: Palo Alto, CA (in partnership with SAP) October 17-18, 2012: Cleveland, OH November 13-14, 2012: Detroit, MI (in partnership with AIAG)

    The GRI Snapshot Webinar on Demand (4 hrs)

    A four hour webinar available for purchase and view today.

    For more information or to register click here.

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    The University of Vermont's Advanced Certificates in Sustainability

    The University of Vermont is now offering sustainability training that is designed to lead your organization to sustainability and profitability. The University of Vermont online sustainability certificate programs provide a flexible and convenient way for today’s organizations and busy professionals to learn the latest in sustainable operations models and maximize their current sustainability skills.

    Organizations today – from multinational corporations to higher education institutions – are realizing the critical opportunity in making sustainability a core competency moving forward into the future. Social responsibility and environmental stewardship are at the forefront of mainstream consumers, college students and society as a whole. In today’s world of increasing environmental awareness, sustainability is no longer optional; companies and educational institutions need to assess the environmental, social, and economic impact they have on our communities and systematically implement sustainable practices. To meet this new demand, a need for personnel to develop an expertise in the best practices and strategies of sustainability has emerged. Today’s organizations need trained subject matter experts to transform their standard operating practices in the proper direction.

    Sustainability training from the University of Vermont, now attainable online, can enable trained professionals to become a critical factor in the redirection of organizations worldwide. Offered 100% online, their advanced sustainability certificate courses allow students to attend classes any time that is convenient, 24/7. The video-based, instructor led courses allow students to pause, rewind and replay lectures, and the MP4 format permits students to download the lectures to their smart phone or other video-enabled mobile devices.

    UVM’s sustainability certificate programs teach students how to address such areas as reducing waste and conserving energy, water and other natural resources. Students will also learn how to engage the community to enhance the public image of your organization, and ultimately realize the monetary and social impacts of those changes through cost savings and profits. After earning your advanced sustainability certificate, you will be able to show that you have attained the expertise required to protect people, planet and profit!

    On the path to a sustainable world, innovation separates successful organizations from the rest. The University of Vermont's 100% online Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Innovation shows how the Triple Bottom Line of people, planet and profit makes it possible to maintain your profitability while meeting your environmental and social responsibilities. Through video-based lectures, you'll master innovative strategies for reducing waste and increasing revenue potential and operational efficiency, positioning yourself as a sustainability leader within your organization. And you'll earn a valuable certificate from U.S. News-ranked UVM, home of the Institute for Global Sustainability.

    Sustainable Innovation

    Gain the vital knowledge and skills in sustainable business practices to help increase your company’s profitability and empower your organization as an established sustainability leader. Become your organization’s sustainability powerhouse and earn your corporate sustainability certificate today. Foster a sense of responsibility for the environment, grow social awareness, and boost profitability.

    Campus Sustainable Innovation

    Play a pivotal role at your campus in the movement towards a sustainable future. Learn how to engage students, faculty and staff in the metamorphosis of your school and community into an ideal model of sustainable innovation. Help your campus and community by becoming the driving force in campus sustainability. Earn your campus sustainability certificate today.

    Highlights of the Online Sustainable Innovations Programs:

    •Six yearly sessions •Manageable 8-week courses •Study part- or full-time •No mandatory login times •Study programs specifically designed for business or higher education •Convenient for working professionals or U.S. military stationed worldwide

    The University of Vermont’s advanced online certificate courses are taught by industry experts with wide-ranging knowledge and experience in campus and corporate sustainability. The interactive teaching platform creates a dynamic and interactive learning experience, enhanced by an unparalleled combination of collaborative online classroom tools and instructor-led lectures and discussions delivered via streaming video.

    To visit UVM’s online advanced sustainability certificate website click here. For more information speak to a University Alliance program representative for more information or call 855-300-1467 to speak to a representative.

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    NABCEP Sales Certification

    On July 16, 2012 the NABCEP Sales Certification training will be taking place at Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing Campus East from 6pm – 9pm. The fee is $1,299 (Tuition $499, Materials $250, Lab $550). This NABCEP approved training is a PV Entry Level Exam based on a set of learning objectives developed by NABCEP Committee of PV subject matter experts. Concepts will include: Qualify the Customer; Site Analysis; Conceptual Design; Financial Costs, Incentives and Savings; Financial Benefit Analysis and Financing; Nonfinancial Benefit Analysis; Performance Analysis; and Preparing Proposals.
    For more information call Dharmesh Dave at 609-343-5658 to register or visit www.atlantic.edu/green

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    Four Training Events From the Green Power Academy

    Here are four events taking place in London UK produced by the Green Power Academy. They will be taking place between the 13th and the 18th of July 2012. These four events involve renewable technologies, economics and financing. For more information and registration information see below:

    1. Renewable Power Technologies A 1-day introduction to the key technologies available to generate clean power. This event will take place on 13-July-2012.

    For more information or to register click here.

    2. Renewable Power Economics: A 1-day introduction to the factors which determine the business case for renewable power. This event will take place on 16-17-July-2012.

    For more information or to register click here.

    3. Renewable Project Planning & Financing: A 2-day comprehensive introduction to preparing, financing and presenting business plans for renewable energy projects. This event will take place on 16-18-July-2012.

    For more information or to register click here.

    4. Renewable Power Technologies: A 1-day introduction to the key technologies available to generate clean power. This event will take place on 18-July-2012.

    For more information or to register click here.

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    Foresight NEXT Professional Development Program (Sustainability Courses)

    Foresight NEXT is a unique program that combines interactive seminars and dynamic speakers with engaging site visits. This program is designed to help professionals integrate sustainability into their companies’ operations. This approach delivers the judgment, economics, strategies and communication necessary to affect positive change.

    NEXT fellows acquire new approaches and best practices to become more astute problem solvers. Created in collaboration with the foremost corporate sustainability executives, NEXT integrates experiential and academic learning modes. The program meets monthly for one evening and consecutive day, accommodating out-of-town participation.

    NEXT is designed for professionals from all backgrounds who are looking to intersect their careers with sustainability, or those who are from various departments but need to be up to speed to work alongside sustainability departments.

    Their current cohort consists of participants from McDonald's, Siemens, Shaw, and AonHewitt among others. To read their bios, learn more about the hands-on curriculum, and download a brochure, go to their website here.

    A phone information session will be held on July 9, at 6 pm, to RSVP click here. The deadline to apply for the second Foresight NEXT term (September 2012 - February 2013) is July 11. If you have any questions contact Polly Washburn, Program Director next@foresightdesign.org / (773) 271-1990.

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    Four European Environmental Events in July (Part One)

    In the first half of July 2012 there are four notable environmentally themed events that will be taking place in Europe. The first is a summer course on European Environmental Law, the second is an environmental finance event, the third is an event focusing on sustainable development, and the fourth is an event focusing on carbon finance for renewable energy.

    1. Summer Course on EU Environmental Law

    On July second to July sixth a course on European environmental law, hosted by ERA, will take place in Trier, Germany. This five-day summer course will provide a thorough introduction to EU environmental law. ERA / Trier, Germany.

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    2. Impact Investing 2012 (Event)

    On July third a finance conference hosted by Environmental Finance will take place in London. This forward-looking conference will analyse and debate the most effective ways for investors to generate environmental, social and financial returns.

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    3. Environmental Impact 2012 (Event)

    On July third to July fifth, the first International Conference on Environmental and Economic Impact on Sustainable Development will take place at the Wessex Institute of Technology in New Forest, UK.

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