THE GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE,
OWNER OF U.S. GREEN GLOBES® LICENSES,
LAUNCHES TWO INDUSTRY TRAINING CREDENTIALS TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRACTICES

Green Globes Assessors – highly experienced industry professionals who complete extensive training and testing and are authorized and individually assigned by the GBI to perform on-site, third-party building assessments and that can lead to the award of an official one through four Green Globes building rating/certification.

Green Globes Professionals – individuals who receive training at the Green Globes user level who are qualified to complete online evaluations, offer project management and technical support to clients undergoing the building assessment and certification process. 

Benefits to becoming a Green Globes Assessor (GGA) or Green Globes Professional

• By pursuing a Green Globes Personnel Certification, applicants will expand their green building knowledge, enhance the use of the Green Globes tool and facilitate the adoption of sustainable building practices across the U.S. 
• Certified individuals can use their appropriate designation (GGP or GGA) for marketing purposes. After certification, GGP’s will be publicly listed on the GBI website.
• Green Globes Professionals can offer additional services to clients related to building sustainability evaluations and facilitation throughout the certification process with a nationally recognized rating and certification system.
• Green Globes Assessors join a select network of professionals authorized to assess, report, and recommend formal Green Globes ratings for buildings pursuing certification

Green Globes Assessor

Training

GGA training consists of a combination of online training, live webinars, a certification test, and mentoring assignments.  Training is specific to green building best practices, how they relate to the Green Globes rating and assessment protocols, and the Green Globes criterion used to audit, assess and rate a new construction or existing building project.   Training is followed by an intensive exam and an assigned mentor to support, audit, and approve the first assessed project.

Upon completion of the certification requirements, Green Globes Assessors will become GBI contractors, adhere to strict conflict of interest guidelines, perform building certifications as assigned by the GBI, and earn compensation for completed assignments.

Qualifications

Green Globes Assessors are proven experts in the areas of sustainable design, construction and facilities or other management of commercial buildings with at least 10 years of experience in their professional field.

While the Green Building Initiative is looking to expand its pool of qualified Assessors, only those who meet the stringent requirements will be considered for the first round of assessor candidates.

To learn more about the process, costs and promotional incentives to become a GGA or to register for the program, click here. The Green Globes Assessor training/test will become available to approved candidates on October 15, 2009.

Green Globes Professional

Training

GGP training and testing is delivered in an online training system known as a Learning Management System (LMS.) The training consists of twelve hours of instruction followed by a 1 ½ hour test to achieve certification. To qualify as a GGP, candidates are trained and tested on their knowledge of the following:

• Green building and operations best practices;
• Green Globes assessment protocol for both new and existing buildings;
• Proficiency in using the Green Globes online assessment tools;
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA);
• Energy modeling, including use of the Energy Star; and
• Familiarity with the entire Green Globes Certification process from start to finish.

Who Should Apply:  Architects, engineers, builders, contractors or green building consultants with five years or more experience in the commercial building industry.  Applicants should also possess a keen interest in green building best practices.  There is no limit to number of qualified professionals who may register for this program.

To learn more about the process, costs and monetary incentives to become a Green Globes Professional or to register for the program, click here. The Green Globes Professional training/test will become available to applicants on October 15, 2009.

Applying for a Green Globes Personnel Certification:

To make a determination about which program to apply for (either Assessor or Professional) prospective candidates should review Green Globes personnel certification information, ensure they meet the minimum qualifications required for each type of credential, review the personnel certification fees, review the training to become a GGP, and understand the Assessor selection, training, and certification process. Additional questions regarding the program can be addressed by reviewing the online personnel certification FAQ’s.  To apply first download the application form.  If you already have a Green Globes account, please login first. Steps to complete the online registration are outlined in the registration form. The Green Globes Professional training/test will become available to applicants on October 15, 2009.

Additional Notes to Prospective Applicants:

Green Globes Assessor candidates are encouraged to complete their application for both the NC and CIEB assessor credential. Advantages are: 1) first round application review will begin August, 2) opportunities to become an assessor are limited, 3) GBI prefers to hire assessors with dual certifications 4) those approved for the training will be eligible for a duel credential discount as summarized in the price list.

Green Globes Professional applicants are encouraged to purchase the entire package and take advantage of both package discounts and introductory pricing available prior to October 15. Applicants who are qualified and have turned in a complete application will be approved to become a Green Globes Professional.

Educational Webseminar

To learn more about how to become a Green Globes Assessor or Green Globes Professional, please attend a free webseminar:

September 17, at 10:00 PDT, 12:00 Central and 1:00 EDT. Register here.

October 1 at 10:00 PDT, 12:00 Central and 1:00 EDT. Register here.

Both the Assessor and Professional training programs are applying to become AIA/CES accredited.