Green Building Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take this program?
The Green Building Certificate program is beneficial for professionals throughout design and building related industries. The course typically attracts working professionals who need critical knowledge about emerging green building practices in commercial and residential building, and who wish to enhance their careers. Many of our students successfully pass the LEED® Professional Accreditation exam soon after completing the certificate program.

Is CSU's Green Building Certificate well-respected in the industry?
Colorado State University is "The Green University" and is a leader in educating the green workforce. In the Green Building Certificate program, you will learn from the respected faculty of the CSU Department of Construction Management's Institute for the Built Environment (IBE) and guest speakers who are leaders in research and study of environmentally sustainable construction practices.

What is the Institute for the Built Environment (IBE)?
Colorado State University's College of Applied Human Sciences faculty created the Institute for the Built Environment to bring together professionals and students from design and construction to solve problems through research related to the built environment. IBE has developed programs such as the Green Homes Certificate and the Green Building Certificate.

Does the Green Building Certificate program address both residential and commercial building?
Yes, approximately 40% of the course focuses on commercial buildings, 40% applies to all aspects of the built environment, and the remaining 20% relates to residential construction.

What will I receive at the end of the program?
Upon successful completion of the course, you receive a certificate showing that you have completed 4.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), equal to 42 class-time hours.

Will this course appear on my official transcript?
The Green Building Certificate is a noncredit program and does not appear on your official Colorado State University transcript, although you can include this valuable credential on your resume.