Whether you’re new to green building, working on a registered project, pursing LEED credentials, or seeking industry-specific information, the CaGBC offers a wide array of education opportunities.

Workshops
CaGBC LEED workshops are designed to increase awareness and knowledge about LEED and green building and to help prepare practitioners to become LEED AP’s. Register Now for a workshop.

Higher Education Program
Due to the successful delivery of the 2009 Pilot program; the CaGBC will be offering the Building Green with LEED: LEED Canada Core Concepts and Strategies course to approved post-secondary institutions across Canada. This Higher Education initiative makes available the only CaGBC approved full-semester course for post-secondary education. The course, entitled; 'Building Green with LEED: LEED Canada Core Concepts and Strategies offers students and industry professionals a working knowledge of core concepts and strategies and is taught by CaGBC approved instructors

Living Building Challenge Road Show
The CaGBC is the exclusive delivery agent for the Living Building Challenge in all markets in Canada, with the exception of British Columbia where it will deliver the Challenge in cooperation with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council. The CaGBC is delivering 6 pilot workshops with educational content centered on the Living Building Challenge. Cascadia will continue to act as the certifying agency for projects within the country. Click here for Sponsorship Packages.

LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) Program
More than 6,000 people have become LEED® Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) in Canada since 2001. LEED APs work in every sector of the building industry, and have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and familiarity with LEED requirements, resources, and processes. Click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming a LEED AP.

LEED® Professional Accreditation FAQ

Continuing improvements to the Education Program
The CaGBC is currently making improvements to its Education Program to support the growing numbers of green building practitioners.