*Green Associate Exam Prep Course
DURATION: 8+ hours, self-paced, 90 day access.
For this self-paced online course, you will gain access to CAGBC Central, our online learning platform, where you can take the course at your own pace while focusing on the information you need to know to prepare for the LEED v4 Green Associate Exam. The course is 8+ hours in duration and includes videos to review, downloadable content and study guides.
You will also be provided with:
- A Study Guide (PDF)
- Presentation slides with notes (PDF),
- Over 500 practice questions (mix of PDF & online)
- Candidate Handbook
This course is delivered by William Marshall of Equilibrium Engineering.
Please note: Study courses are not approved for GBCI CE hours for credential maintenance.
IMPORTANT ON DEMAND ACCESS INFORMATION:
An email will be sent from "Support Team" with the subject "CaGBC Central: New User Account" within 2 business days of purchase. If you already have a CaGBC Central account, your On Demand will appear under "My Courses" within 2 business days of purchase.
You will have access for a period of 90 days from the date the course is made available to you.
If you need more time, you can purchase a 30-day extension or find additional resources to prepare for the exam following this link:: https://portal.cagbc.org/CAGBC/Store/storeCategories/LEEDPrep.aspx
Member price: $199
Non member price: $239
Student price: $159
*To obtain the student price, please email education@cagbc.org with documentation proving your full-time student status. Your documentation must include your name, the name of your institution, and a date within 3 months. Examples include your student card, transcript, or course timetable. When sending your request, ensure to specify that the discount is for the on-demand exam prep course.
Regular price: 239.00
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Achieving Net Zero with Energy as a Service
DURATION: 1.25 hours
Innovative technology and financing solutions are needed to support asset owners and managers as they accelerate the transition of building portfolios to net zero. The extra cost of technology for a net zero project still presents a challenge to the business case. The lifecycle-costs business case can often justify the extra up-front costs over the long term, but in many cases it is still not enough to make the project feasible.
Utilizing an Energy as a Service (EaaS) model, these technologies can be delivered, but eliminated from up-front costs while keeping lifecycle costs neutral over the long term.
Presented by Ameresco Canada, this session explores how the EaaS model can help bridge the financing gap to achieve a net zero building and:
- Integrate advanced renewable technologies
- Stabilize lifecycle costs
- Off load performance risk
A case study on how this model helped fund Canada's first operationally carbon neutral school will also be presented.
Moderator:
- Steven Costa - Director of Advanced Technology & Asset Development, Ameresco Canada
Panelists:
- John Kononiuk - Retired Executive Manager of Facilities, London District Catholic School Board
- Jim Sheffield - Principal, Nicholson Sheffield Architects
- Joseph Meyer - Business Development Manager, Ameresco Canada
This is a recording of a live webinar held on November 3, 2021. The live webinar was sponsored by Ameresco Canada.
Note: Access to this course is for a period of 90 days from date of enrollment.
IMPORTANT ON DEMAND ACCESS INFORMATION
An email will be sent from "Support Team" with the subject "CaGBC Central: New User Account" within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. If you already have a CaGBC Central account, your On Demand will appear under "My Courses" within 1-2 business days of purchase.
You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.
Member (National or Chapter members) price: $19
Non member price: $29
Regular price: 29.00
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Addressing IAQ Issues for Safe Re-Occupancy
DURATION: 1.25 hours
Buildings across Canada are entering varying stages of re-occupancy. Owners and managers are undertaking frequent air quality testing while implementing revised recommendations around ventilation, humidity and filter upgrades to ensure a safe environment for return to work. This has created a new opportunity of practice to improve human health in indoor environments, but to adequately address IAQ problems means dealing with contaminants at their source.
This recorded presentation and panel discussion explores technology to reduce VOCs, particulates, micro-organisms, and air-borne and surface pathogens that is not disruptive to your ventilation flow or energy bills. Supported by global and domestic case studies, the presenters share the challenges occupants were facing and the combined strategies they implemented to reach optimized indoor air quality.
Panelists:
- Byron Bartlett, Vice President, Aerus Canada
- Henrique Cury, President, Activepure Brazil
- Fraser Fry, Regional Manager Biomedical Engineering & Medical Device Reprocessing, Eastern Health, St. John's NL
This is a recording of a live webinar held on June 16, 2021. The live webinar was sponsored by Aerus, with PCL Construction contributing as a supporting sponsor.
IMPORTANT ON DEMAND ACCESS INFORMATION
An email will be sent from "Support Team" with the subject "CaGBC Central: New User Account" within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. If you already have a CaGBC Central account, your On Demand will appear under "My Courses" within 1-2 business days of purchase.
You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.
Member (National or Chapter members) price: $19
Non member price: $29
Regular price: 29.00
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Calculating the Zero Carbon Balance: An Overview
DURATION: .75 hours
1 GBCI general education hour.
Eliminating a building's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the use of renewable energy sources and carbon offsets can demonstrate a building's dedication to tackling Canada's climate reduction goals. A zero carbon balance is achieved when the building's avoided emissions from exported green power and carbon offsets exceed the sum of their operational and embodied carbon. Using renewable energy to reduce operational carbon can ultimately help a building save on energy use while investing in, and increasing the value, of renewable energy sources.
This course will consider what goes into calculating a zero carbon balance, including exploring how gases are converted to CO2 equivalents and identifying the differences between direct and indirect emissions. Participants will also discover the impact of embodied carbon on a zero carbon balance, as well as how alternative energy sources can be included in this calculation.
This course is delivered by Kalum Galle of Morrison Hershfield.
IMPORTANT ON DEMAND ACCESS INFORMATION
An email will be sent from "Support Team" with the subject "CaGBC Central: New User Account" within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. If you already have a CaGBC Central account, your On Demand will appear under "My Courses" within 1-2 business days of purchase.
You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.
Member (National or Chapter members) price: $30
Non member price: $45
Regular price: 45.00
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Concrete and Embodied Carbon for Zero Carbon Buildings
DURATION: 1 hour
Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world. Manufacturing cement for concrete accounts for roughly 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As more construction projects start managing embodied carbon, the emissions impact of this critical material is becoming increasingly apparent. Strategies exist to reduce the embodied carbon of concrete including tweaks to mix design like maximizing supplementary cementing materials, using Portland-limestone cement, and altering early-strength requirements / curing time. Advancements in concrete manufacturing are also showing promising results to tackle GHG emissions, from direct injection of CO2 to new CO2-made aggregates, among others.
This course will provide an overview of the key topics related to the embodied carbon of concrete as it relates to low-carbon buildings. Topics include life cycle emissions of concrete; overview of various applications and considerations of concrete in buildings; environmental product declarations (EPDs); calculation tools and methodologies; innovations in low-carbon concrete technologies; and related case studies. After this course, participants will be better equipped to describe the life cycle embodied carbon emissions of concrete and propose and implement reduction strategies for construction projects.
This course is delivered by Ryan Zizzo of Mantle Developments. .
CaGBC would quickly like to thank the companies that sponsored the development of this course:
- The Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
- ASH Grove
- Carbon Cure
- Lafarge,
- The Cement Association of Canada
Note: Access to this course is for a period of 90 days from date of enrollment.
IMPORTANT ON DEMAND ACCESS INFORMATION
An email will be sent from "Support Team" with the subject "CaGBC Central: New User Account" within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. If you already have a CaGBC Central account, your On Demand will appear under "My Courses" within 1-2 business days of purchase.
You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.
Member price: $40
Non member price: $55
Regular price: 55.00
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Construction Plans for LEED Credits
DURATION: 1 hour
1 GBCI LEED BD+C-specific education hour.
This course will explore the connection between construction plans and several LEED v4 BD+C credits. This includes exploring key requirements for the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention prerequisite, identifying documentation requirements for the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning credits, as well as exploring the Indoor Air Quality Assessment credit. Participants will also learn about common errors, issues, and relevant LEED Interpretations.
IMPORTANT ON DEMAND ACCESS INFORMATION
An email will be sent from “Support Team” with the subject “CaGBC Central: New User Account” within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. If you already have a CaGBC Central account, your On Demand will appear under “My Courses” within 1-2 business days of purchase.
You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.
Member price: $40
Non member price: $55
Regular price: 55.00
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Construction Process and LEED Credits
DURATION: 1 hour
1 GBCI LEED BD+C-specific education hour.
This course will explore key LEED v4 BD+C construction-related credits. This includes considering testing and verification for the Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan credit, as well as developing processes for tracking and collecting LEED documentation for a number of contractor-related credits, such as the Construction Activity Pollution Prevention and the Construction Demolition Waste Management Planning credits. The course will also explore credits that will have a schedule impact on a LEED v4 BD+C project, and identify submittal expectations for the project’s contractor, sub-contractors, and trades.
IMPORTANT ON DEMAND ACCESS INFORMATION
An email will be sent from “Support Team” with the subject “CaGBC Central: New User Account” within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. If you already have a CaGBC Central account, your On Demand will appear under “My Courses” within 1-2 business days of purchase.
You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.
Member price: $40
Non member price: $55
Regular price: 55.00
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Core Concepts of Zero Carbon Building Education Bundle
DURATION: 6.75 hours
This education bundle includes the following courses:
Embodied Carbon: An Introduction: This course will describe and identify the importance of embodied carbon and its link to the more commonly used term of "life-cycle assessment" (LCA). Reduction strategies will be explored, as well as different LCA software tools that can be used in calculating embodied carbon. The course will go a step further by considering how renovations of existing buildings can be addressed.
This course is delivered by Mark Lucuik of Morrison Hershfield. Course duration: 0.75 hours.
1 GBCI general education hour.
Why do EUI and Peak Demand Matter for Zero Carbon Buildings?: This course will consider sources of energy consumption in a building, and strategies that can help reduce energy use and peak demand. The course instructor will explore how to accurately model energy use, while also considering emerging trends in impact-conscious design.
A case study of the Ontario Architects Association Headquarters has been woven into the course to demonstrate the real-world application of various reduction strategies.
This course is delivered by Antoni Paleshi of WSP in Canada. Course duration: 2 hours.
Introduction to Thermal Energy Demand Intensity: This course will explore what thermal energy demand intensity (TEDI) is, the importance of it in relation to operations and cost savings, as well as the key drivers that impact it. The course will also touch on the relationships between TEDI, embodied carbon, and resilience.
This course is delivered by Kristen Yee Loong of RDH Science Inc. Course duration: 1 hour.
1 GBCI general education hour.
Renewable Energy and Zero Carbon Buildings: This course will explore some of the basics associated with energy efficient building design, before identifying available renewable energy sources and energy conversion technologies. Consideration will be given to different building typologies, as well as how renewable energy sources can help in achieving the goals of zero carbon buildings.
Real-world examples will be shared to demonstrate different renewable energy strategies in practice.
This course is delivered by Vladimir Mikler of Integral Group. Course duration: 1.5 hours.
1.5 GBCI general education hour.
Calculating the Zero Carbon Balance: An Overview: This course will consider what goes into calculating a zero carbon balance, including exploring how gases are converted to CO2 equivalents and identifying the differences between direct and indirect emissions. Participants will also discover the impact of embodied carbon on a zero carbon balance, as well as how alternative energy sources can be included in this calculation.
This course is delivered by Kalum Galle of Morrison Hershfield. Course duration: 0.75 hours.
1 GBCI general education hour.
Zero Carbon Transition Plan: This course will explore the importance of having a zero carbon transition plan to eliminate fossil fuels from use within buildings. This includes considering major sources of carbon emissions in buildings, key factors that need to be considered when retrofitting building systems, as well as potential steps that might be included in a transition plan. The course will end with a case study, as well as a consideration of what might be seen in the coming decade.
This course is delivered by Kristen Jaczko of Purpose Building. Course duration: 0.75 hours.
1 GBCI general education hour.
CAGBC's education bundles save you up to 25% off individual course prices! Interested in only one of the courses listed in this bundle? Just click on the course name to be taken to the individual course registration page.
Bundled price:
Members: $170 ($60 savings)
Non-members: $240 ($80 savings)
Access to the courses in this bundle is for 90 days from date of purchase.
Regular price: 240.00
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Creating Healthy Buildings: Unlock Your Building’s Potential
DURATION: 1.75 hours
Everyone is facing increased demands these days, and our buildings are no exception. Ensuring buildings are resilient and sustainable in providing a safe environment for their occupants is paramount. As a building owner or manager, you can start reaping the rewards of a healthier building today by leveraging data you may already have. The panelists will discuss the 6 key wellness factors affecting occupant health, the science behind them, and the importance of sharing data with occupants as they unlock the business benefits of healthy buildings. From their recent study, they will share case studies and explain how you can gather, analyze and act on data in real time to support occupant wellness, productivity and comfort in measurable, valuable ways.
Panelists:
- Sinan Meric, Chief Technology Officer, Digital Buildings, Schneider Electric
- Christopher Roberts, Solutions Offer Director, Schneider Electric
- Kelly Ann Bacon, Global Practice Lead, Workplace Advisory, AECOM
Moderator:
- Richard Henzie, Director, Digital Buildings, Schneider Electric
This is a recording of a live webinar held on May 28, 2021. The live webinar was sponsored by Schneider Electric.
IMPORTANT ON DEMAND ACCESS INFORMATION
An email will be sent from "Support Team" with the subject "CaGBC Central: New User Account" within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. If you already have a CaGBC Central account, your On Demand will appear under "My Courses" within 1-2 business days of purchase.
You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.
Member (National or Chapter members) price: $19
Non member price: $29
Regular price: 29.00
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Embodied Carbon: An Introduction
DURATION: .75 hour
1 GBCI general education hour.
The true environmental footprint of a building begins at the moment of extraction of raw materials. Embodied carbon considers the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the supply chain all the way through decommissioning of a building. For those truly interested in corporate social responsibility and minimizing their building's/project's impact on the environment, it's important to consider the embodied carbon that is linked to their building.
This course will describe and identify the importance of embodied carbon and its link to the more commonly used term of "life-cycle assessment" (LCA). Reduction strategies will be explored, as well as different LCA software tools that can be used in calculating embodied carbon. The course will go a step further by considering how renovations of existing buildings can be addressed.
This course is delivered by Mark Lucuik of Morrison Hershfield.
IMPORTANT ON DEMAND ACCESS INFORMATION
An email will be sent from "Support Team" with the subject "CaGBC Central: New User Account" within 1 to 2 business days of purchase. If you already have a CaGBC Central account, your On Demand will appear under "My Courses" within 1-2 business days of purchase.
You will have access for a period of three calendar months from the date the course is made available to you.
Member (National or Chapter members) price: $30
Non member price: $45
Regular price: 45.00
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