by Jbs081709c3 — August 24, 2009—The Green Building Initiative (GBI), provider of the Green Globes green building certification in the U.S., recently announced the availability of two new personnel certification programs for green building practitioners.
The certifications, Green Globes Professional (GGP) and Green Globes Assessor (GGA), will help expand the knowledge base around accepted sustainable building best practices including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), as well as extend the reach of the Green Building Initiative as it responds to growing demand for Green Globes certification.
The Green Globes Professional (GGP) designation will expand the base of experts in accepted and emerging green building best practices, including the use of the Green Globes rating system for new and existing commercial buildings. All candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be accepted into the GGP program. Qualified GGP candidates will have at least five years of experience in the building industry and some familiarity with current sustainability practices. A background as an architect, engineer, builder, contractor or green building consultant as well as a strong interest in green building practices is preferred, says GBI.
The Green Globes Assessor (GGA) credential represents the nation’s first and only formal training program for qualified green building assessors open to the public, says GBI. Only a limited number of GGA applicants will be accepted as these professionals will become part of the GBI’s nationwide network of paid third-party assessors for Green Globes certification. Successful GGA applicants will be chosen based on professional background, geographic location, areas of expertise, and other factors as determined by the GBI. Candidates for the GGA program must meet certain strict education, experience, and other requirements.
Online training for both programs will be available starting October 15, 2009. For more information visit the GBI Web site.
