Two-day training available for LEED for Cities and Communities

In December, learn ways to improve the planning and performance of your city and community projects.

Feature image: LEED Platinum San Diego County. Photo credit: Zach, Adobe Stock.

Join USGBC and Built Environment Plus for a two-day training on LEED for Cities and Communities to learn details of the rating system and strategies for certifying projects.

The LEED for Cities and Communities rating system has helped more than 433 projects in creating sustainable and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation and many other factors that contribute to the quality of life-revolutionizing the way cities and communities are planned, developed and operated.

Globally recognized experts on the rating system and certification process for LEED for Cities and Communities are needed to meet our goal of transforming all cities and communities to reach the highest levels of sustainability and equity, including meeting net zero goals. Project teams need to understand the various data and documentation needs of every credit and prerequisite, as well as the best practices and nuances of the certification process, to offer a seamless certification process for their clients.

With this course, you'll be on your way to improving the planning and performance of your city and community projects.

Professionals working in the fields of the built environment, urban planning and sustainability, including consultants, government officials, NGO staff and students, will gain an opportunity to learn from USGBC staff and experts who have already certified one or more LEED for Cities and Communities projects.

LEED for Cities and Communities Pro: Two-day Training

When: Dec. 2 and 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ET each day

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Program

• LEED for Cities and Communities Training Module 1: Rating System Pro (4 hours on Dec. 2)
  LEED for Cities and Communities Training Module 2: Certification Process Pro (4 hours on Dec. 3)

Outcomes

• Finish two modules of four hours each and two respective online quizzes.
• Qualify for 8 continuing education credits.
• Receive a LEED for Cities and Communities Pro Training certificate of completion signed by USGBC president and CEO Peter Templeton.
• With this certificate and a LEED AP credential, become eligible to apply for 1 Innovation point on any upcoming or ongoing LEED for Cities and Communities project certification.

Presenters

• Vatsal Bhatt, vice president, LEED for Communities, USGBC
• Paul Wessel, director, LEED for Cities, USGBC
• David Abell, senior manager, LEED for Cities, USGBC
• Neil Angus, director/land use administrator, Devens Enterprise Commission

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