Green Advantage® Certification, requires that you demonstrate a basic knowledge of green construction concepts, materials, and practices by passing the Green Advantage® Exam with a score of 75% or higher.
Certification is based on an established set of standards, and is overseen and judged by a board of experts who make up the Green Advantage® Certification Board.
In order to achieve Green Advantage® Environmental Certification, you must demonstrate a basic knowledge of green design and construction concepts, materials, and practices by passing the Green Advantage® Exam with a score of 75% or higher.
The Certification Exam Fee is $125 if you are taking the Exam at a session scheduled as a part of an authorized Green AdvantageŽ training. In the event that you are unable to attend the scheduled testing session following your authorized training, arrangements can be made for you to take the Exam at a participating community college or other testing site. There is an additional fee of approximately $25 for these services. Exams must be taken within 90 days of completing authorized training.
The Green Advantage® Certification Exam covers:
Green building industry/green building materials
Site considerations and passive building design
Energy- and water-efficient building technologies
Sustainable construction technologies that enhance resistance to disaster and biological hazards
Construction operations to reduce environmental impact
Window benefits and technologies
Indoor environmental quality
Click here to see a listing of Green Advantage Trainings scheduled.
Click here if wish to be notified when a Green Advantage® Training in preparation for the Green Advantage Certification Exam is offered in your area.
Click here if you wish to take the Green Advantage Exam without preparatory training or are beyond 90 days of authorized training.
