Advanced Certificate in Building Sustainable Operations

• Advanced Energy Management: This unit will cover the latest techniques and strategies for managing energy use in buildings, including the use of renewable energy sources and smart grid technologies.
• Water Conservation and Management: Students will learn about water-saving technologies and strategies, as well as how to manage water resources in a sustainable way.
• Waste Reduction and Recycling: This unit will cover best practices for reducing, reusing, and recycling waste in building operations, including the use of life-cycle assessment tools.
• Sustainable Materials and Construction: Students will learn about the environmental impact of building materials and how to make sustainable choices in construction and renovation projects.
• Indoor Environmental Quality: This unit will cover strategies for improving indoor air quality, lighting, and thermal comfort while reducing energy use and costs.
• Green Leasing and Property Management: Students will learn about the role of property managers in promoting sustainability and how to negotiate green leases with tenants.
• Sustainable Transportation: This unit will cover strategies for reducing the environmental impact of transportation related to building operations, including the use of alternative modes of transportation and fleet management.
• Performance Metrics and Reporting: Students will learn how to measure and report on the environmental performance of buildings, including the use of green building rating systems such as LEED and BREEAM.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: This unit will cover best practices for engaging and communicating with stakeholders, including tenants, owners, and the broader community, about sustainability efforts.