Continuing Education
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AIA/CES Sustainable Design/HSW Learning Units
The American Institute of Architects awards 8 CES Sustainable Design/HSW Learning Units to individuals successfully completing the Green Advantage Certification Exam® and Preparation Sustainable Design and Construction Program (GACEP1). Registered with AIA/CES as an asynchronous workbook program, these Learning Units are independent of and in addition to Learning Units that may be earned by attending formal green building and exam prep courses. See GACEP1 Program Workbook or GACEP1 Info Sheet for details.
NEW AIA CES Requirements FOR 2012: Beginning in January 2012, AIA members are required to complete 12 hours of Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) education; previously 8 HSW hours were required. The total number of continuing education hours required remains unchanged and is 18 hours, which includes four (4) hours of Sustainable Design (SD) education. SD hours earned above the (4) hours required can be counted toward total HSW requirements. Successful completion of the Green Advantage Program will satisfy 8 SD or HSW Credits.
GBCI LEED® Credential Maintenance Program
The Green Building Certification Institute awards 1 Continuing Education hour for your Green Advantage Certification earned within the reporting period toward the LEED® Credential Maintenance Program.
NAHB Continuing Education Hours
The National Association of Home Builders awards 6 continuing education hours toward maintenance of its Certified Green Professional credential for individuals who become Green Advantage Certified within their CGP reporting period.
Green Advantage made it easy to study for certification, and get AIA learning units for doing it. As a busy professional, this is a great service! Thank you.”
Laura Campbell, AIA, GA-R
Peabody Architects