Professional Building Blocks
Take your green building career to the next level with USGBC's WNC Emerging Professionals!
USGBC's West North Central (WNC) regional Emerging Professionals Working Group invites you to join us from the safety of your own home for our annual Professional Building Blocks program that is designed to help you reach your sustainable building career goals by strengthening your professional skills.
Program Description:
The Green Business Certification Institute's (GBCI) credentialing options help practitioners demonstrate proficiency in green building and sustainability, and are a way for professionals to showcase their knowledge, experience and credibility in the green building and sustainability marketplace. During this program, attendees will learn about the suite of credentials offered by GBCI, and we will take a closer look at the LEED and Sustainability Excellence credentials.
Whether you are a student, emerging professional or industry expert, a GBCI credential strengthens your resume, helps you stand out from the crowd and showcases your knowledge and expertise to the industry and potential employers.
Join us to learn the many options of GBCI professional credentials, and leave with a better understanding of the best fit for your career path.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value of accredited, third-party professional credentials.
- Identify the GBCI professional credential offerings.
- Describe the LEED Professional Credentials, and how to obtain and maintain them.
- Describe the Sustainability Excellence Credentials, and how to obtain and maintain them.
Agenda:
- 3:45 – 4:00pm Virtual Doors Open - Log on and join us online
- 4:00 – 4:05pm Welcome
- 4:05 – 4:35pm Program
- 4:35 – 4:55pm Discussion Groups
- 4:55 - 5:00pm Closing Remarks
- 5:00 – 5:30pm Virtual Networking (optional) - Have additional questions for the presenter or want to discuss the topic more with fellow attendees? While the formal program adjourns at 5pm, we'll keep the feed live for those that wish to have informal discussions.
Presenters:
To be announced
Program Sponsors:
Sponsorships for this event are available. Please contact Korinne Haeffel about these opportunities: khaeffel@usgbc.org or 202-705-6662
GBCI Credentials:
A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards. More than 205,000 professionals have earned a LEED credential to help advance their careers. The LEED Green Associate is a foundational credential signifying core competency in green building principles and the LEED AP with specialty is an advanced credential signifying expertise in green building and a LEED rating system.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LEED PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
The Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) and Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP) credentials recognize individuals dedicated to making the world a more sustainable place – economically, socially and environmentally. Credential holders help organizations and communities of all types integrate sustainability best practice throughout business operations.
The Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) demonstrates an understanding of core sustainability concepts and is designed for those who are new to or interested in entering the sustainability field, including students, recent graduates or early career professionals..
The Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP) demonstrates advanced knowledge and extensive experience in the sustainability field and recognizes leaders and experts who are at the forefront of the transition to a more sustainable world. In order to earn an SEP, candidates must demonstrate professional excellence in and mastery of several key fields, including core sustainability concepts as well as stakeholder engagement, planning and implementing sustainability strategies, evaluating efforts and adjusting sustainability plans.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SEA AND SEP CREDENTIALS
USGBC's Commitment:
USGBC is guided by our four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity. We have begun the work and remain committed to a sustainable and equitable world. Now more than ever it is important that we examine our programming through each lens of our guiding pillars. The roadmap forward must ensure a more sustainable, resilient, and healthier world for all. Read more about USGBC's commitment to equity.
Additional Details:
Upon registering you'll receive login information for this webinar in the weeks and days leading up to the event.
Continuing Education:
This course is not pre-approved for GBCI CEs.
Support our Mission:
Make a donation to help us raise the living standard in communities everywhere https://www.usgbc.org/give-center/donation
Despite the great uncertainty of the weeks and months ahead, as an organization USGBC must keep moving forward and be the embodiment of resiliency. As the leading voice on green building, we are working every day on behalf of our community of builders, educators and sustainability professionals. The contributions made by our USGBC community over the past 26 years have helped further the green building marketplace and our mission greatly. Your gift will help support what matters most within our buildings: people. Our focus must be on people because the standards we are most committed to raising is that of the quality of life itself—for every member of this community, and in populations spanning every corner of the planet.
Even though we are apart, there’s still a lot our community can do together:
In response to the global pandemic, USGBC has decided to transform our 2020 events from in-person gatherings to live digital experiences.
FAQs:
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
To reach USGBC Director, Korinne Haeffel, email khaeffel@usgbc.org or call 202-705-6662.
What's the refund policy?
Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before the first event start date. To request a refund, go to Tickets in your Eventbrite account (go here if you've never logged in before), find your order, then select "Request a Refund." For detailed guidance visit the Eventbrite help page.
Can I update my registration information?
You can update the information on your order (like name, email address, or answers to the organizer's questions) by by clicking your order on the Tickets page. For detailed guidance visit the Eventbrite help page.
Take your green building career to the next level with USGBC's WNC Emerging Professionals!
USGBC's West North Central (WNC) regional Emerging Professionals Working Group invites you to join us from the safety of your own home for our annual Professional Building Blocks program that is designed to help you reach your sustainable building career goals by strengthening your professional skills.
Program Description:
The Green Business Certification Institute's (GBCI) credentialing options help practitioners demonstrate proficiency in green building and sustainability, and are a way for professionals to showcase their knowledge, experience and credibility in the green building and sustainability marketplace. During this program, attendees will learn about the suite of credentials offered by GBCI, and we will take a closer look at the LEED and Sustainability Excellence credentials.
Whether you are a student, emerging professional or industry expert, a GBCI credential strengthens your resume, helps you stand out from the crowd and showcases your knowledge and expertise to the industry and potential employers.
Join us to learn the many options of GBCI professional credentials, and leave with a better understanding of the best fit for your career path.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value of accredited, third-party professional credentials.
- Identify the GBCI professional credential offerings.
- Describe the LEED Professional Credentials, and how to obtain and maintain them.
- Describe the Sustainability Excellence Credentials, and how to obtain and maintain them.
Agenda:
- 3:45 – 4:00pm Virtual Doors Open - Log on and join us online
- 4:00 – 4:05pm Welcome
- 4:05 – 4:35pm Program
- 4:35 – 4:55pm Discussion Groups
- 4:55 - 5:00pm Closing Remarks
- 5:00 – 5:30pm Virtual Networking (optional) - Have additional questions for the presenter or want to discuss the topic more with fellow attendees? While the formal program adjourns at 5pm, we'll keep the feed live for those that wish to have informal discussions.
Presenters:
To be announced
Program Sponsors:
Sponsorships for this event are available. Please contact Korinne Haeffel about these opportunities: khaeffel@usgbc.org or 202-705-6662
GBCI Credentials:
A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards. More than 205,000 professionals have earned a LEED credential to help advance their careers. The LEED Green Associate is a foundational credential signifying core competency in green building principles and the LEED AP with specialty is an advanced credential signifying expertise in green building and a LEED rating system.
The Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) and Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP) credentials recognize individuals dedicated to making the world a more sustainable place – economically, socially and environmentally. Credential holders help organizations and communities of all types integrate sustainability best practice throughout business operations.
The Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) demonstrates an understanding of core sustainability concepts and is designed for those who are new to or interested in entering the sustainability field, including students, recent graduates or early career professionals..
The Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP) demonstrates advanced knowledge and extensive experience in the sustainability field and recognizes leaders and experts who are at the forefront of the transition to a more sustainable world. In order to earn an SEP, candidates must demonstrate professional excellence in and mastery of several key fields, including core sustainability concepts as well as stakeholder engagement, planning and implementing sustainability strategies, evaluating efforts and adjusting sustainability plans.
USGBC's Commitment:
USGBC is guided by our four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity. We have begun the work and remain committed to a sustainable and equitable world. Now more than ever it is important that we examine our programming through each lens of our guiding pillars. The roadmap forward must ensure a more sustainable, resilient, and healthier world for all. Read more about USGBC's commitment to equity.
Additional Details:
Upon registering you'll receive login information for this webinar in the weeks and days leading up to the event.
Continuing Education:
This course is not pre-approved for GBCI CEs.
Support our Mission:
Make a donation to help us raise the living standard in communities everywhere https://www.usgbc.org/give-center/donation
Despite the great uncertainty of the weeks and months ahead, as an organization USGBC must keep moving forward and be the embodiment of resiliency. As the leading voice on green building, we are working every day on behalf of our community of builders, educators and sustainability professionals. The contributions made by our USGBC community over the past 26 years have helped further the green building marketplace and our mission greatly. Your gift will help support what matters most within our buildings: people. Our focus must be on people because the standards we are most committed to raising is that of the quality of life itself—for every member of this community, and in populations spanning every corner of the planet.
Even though we are apart, there’s still a lot our community can do together:
In response to the global pandemic, USGBC has decided to transform our 2020 events from in-person gatherings to live digital experiences.
FAQs:
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
To reach USGBC Director, Korinne Haeffel, email khaeffel@usgbc.org or call 202-705-6662.
What's the refund policy?
Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before the first event start date. To request a refund, go to Tickets in your Eventbrite account (go here if you've never logged in before), find your order, then select "Request a Refund." For detailed guidance visit the Eventbrite help page.
Can I update my registration information?
You can update the information on your order (like name, email address, or answers to the organizer's questions) by by clicking your order on the Tickets page. For detailed guidance visit the Eventbrite help page.