Green Technology Training

in Partnership with Miami Dade College

CareerSource South Florida and Miami Dade College have partnered to offer you LEED Certification and other training through the Green Technologies Training Institute. Green technology is reminiscent of the beginning of the information technology revolution. The “greener means cleaner” concept brings the prospect of sustainability to growing healthier businesses and communities.

The partnership between CareerSource South Florida and Miami Dade College provides a unique opportunity for businesses to obtain funding through CareerSource South Florida to upgrade the skills of their current workforce. The cost of the course, books, materials, and exam can be covered for businesses that qualify.

LEED Certification Training – What is it?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a certification program that encourages green building through a system of benchmarks that rate the design, construction and operation of buildings. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system which provides third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at increasing performance, reducing waste, and improving quality of life.

Distinguish yourself with a LEED Certification

The certification is designed to provide basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations for architects, real estate professionals, facilities managers, interior designers, landscape architects, construction managers, and others. There is growing interest among healthcare providers, corporations, educational institutions, and others.

LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) Exam Preparation

LEED GA is the first tier in the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) certification program. The LEED Green Associate exam certifies professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise. There is no prerequisite and it is the place to begin for Contractors, Architects, Real Estate Professionals, Developers, Engineers, Builders, Lawyers, Property Managers, and anyone else interested in passing the Green Associate Exam. Individuals obtaining this credential gain a competitive edge in today’s job market, even with no prior experience in green construction. The credential is highly transferable into any industry including construction, engineering, project management, property management, or general business.

Benefits: LEED GA is the premier standard for environmentally sustainable building and provides the foundational knowledge for those interested in green construction. Individuals obtaining this credential gain a competitive edge in today’s job market, even with no prior experience in green construction. The certificate is highly transferable into any industry including construction, engineering, project management, property management, or general business.

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LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
The LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification is an advanced certification provided by the USGBC that allows individuals to specialize in a specific area.

Designed for anyone interested in understanding green building principles, these courses prepare the participant to test for the highest LEED credential offered by the USGBC. Individuals can qualify for LEED related contractor bids and will be taught how to bid for these jobs. The LEED AP credential is very prestigious and those completing this course are considered highly skilled and marketable in today’s job market. The most popular LEED AP credentials are:

• Building, Design, & Construction (BD&C)
• Operations & Maintenance (EBOM)

Benefits: LEED certification indicates that the professional has the knowledge and skills to facilitate the LEED process. This certification will demonstrate to the industry that the individual has the knowledge of green building in general and specifically in LEED; which builds credibility by showing their grasp of current technologies and strategies. LEED experts, no longer have the need to rely on a third party for their expertise. The LEED expert will have the ability to guarantee the ongoing effectiveness of the building process throughout the project’s entirety. There are now more than 50,000 individuals with the distinction of being a LEED AP and you could be counted among them.

Green Technologies Institute Additional Course Listings
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• Leed Technical Review Trainings
• Building Science
• Weatherization
• Indoor Environmental Hygienist
• Photovoltaic Systems
• Home Inspection Designation

Training will be provided by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) certified professionals and can be scheduled to accommodate the needs of the client.

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