Green Training Programs

Green Training USA is a national training organization for the building performance industry, providing “green” certification training and continuing education to individuals, colleges, trade associations, national manufacturers and big box stores. With instruction available online, in the classroom, and in the field, training can be tailored to the student’s individual needs in the commercial or residential green markets. Career advisors help guide students to the most suitable training curriculum to meet their needs, and assist them to apply for workforce training grants and incentives. Students have peace of mind knowing that most of the courses are covered by the Success Guarantee – if they don’t pass their certification exam for any reason, they can re-take the course at no additional charge until a passing grade is achieved. After training is complete, Green Training USA provides access to energy audit software, innovative marketing ideas and business opportunities for interested graduates.

Learn the basics of Photovoltaic System Design & Installation in a 15-lesson online solar training course. The course concentrates on the basics of installing code-compliant photovoltaic systems. It is useful for people who currently work in, or plan to be employed in, the photovoltaic power industry. The essential training objective of this course is to provide the photovoltaic installer/technician/contractor with fundamental technical knowledge on photovoltaics in order to acquire skills and advance in design, installation and servicing responsibilities. The course prepares you to pass the NABCEP PV Entry Level Exam and provides the solar installer training required for you to pass the Installer Exam.

The LEED Green Associate online course (10 hours), provides the educational requirements to pass the Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) LEED Green Associate Exam, as well as the Green Advantage Environmental Certification Exam. It presents the core concepts of sustainable design and all 9 LEED Rating Systems. Passing this first exam prepares an attendee for the LEED AP+ status referred to as: Tier Two. The program also provides information on State and Federal utility programs, tax credits, and incentives. Energy Star Performance for Homes and Commercial Buildings is also reviewed to demonstrate its contribution towards LEED Certification of a building. Start the course today and take up to 60 days to complete.

The 16-hour HESP e-Learning course will prepare you for the RESNET HESP Certification Exam. The course is divided into 10 sessions and covers all the foundational building energy and construction science to begin a career as a home energy professional. A Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP) is qualified to conduct a walk-through assessment of the general energy performance problems and make basic recommendations for improvements or further analysis.