Sustainable Building school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

The Building Energy Technologies Program offers an occupational certificate to students seeking expertise in the practical application of energy efficiency and renewable energy systems in the building construction industries. Those with interest in building operation and assessment, the construction trades, contracting, energy consulting, and related occupations will obtain the knowledge to plan, implement, audit, operate, and optimize energy systems within a wide range of new and retrofit build...

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The course will introduce the concepts, applications, and tools for analysis and decision making in support of sustainable environmental development and next generation communities and building design. Students will be introduced to a variety of challenges related to environmental protection, stewardship, and management of air, soil, and water. The underlying principles of ecological protection, stewardship, reduced environmental footprint, ecosystem capital, sustainable economic development, an...

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Environmental, Science, Safety and Health technicians work in a wide variety of positions for environmental engineering consulting firms, environmental laboratories, wastewater and water treatment facilities, lead and asbestos abatement contractors, manufacturing facilities, governmental agencies, and other organizations requiring individuals to work in environmental or safety related positions. The demand for technicians capable of performing tasks such as sample collection, monitoring, data ma...

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A thorough introduction to green design practices, benefits, new green building ideas, and an overview of the architectural decisions and their impact on sustainable and green project goals. Designed for recent engineering graduates working in HVACR, technicians, and/or architects.

Students begin this 35 hour course upon registration and must complete the class within 12 months for successful completion.

The Certified Indoor Environmentalists Course On-line is an in-depth program teaching participants the core skills needed to perform indoor environmental assessments of all building types. The course not only provides the fundamentals of indoor air quality, it teaches more advanced topics that will educate even seasoned veterans in the field.

Students begin this 32 hour course upon registration and must complete the class within 3 months for successful completion.