The Eco-Hut workshops are customizable professional development opportunities for individuals, business community as well as the diverse industry professionals. All sessions are led by experienced trainers with diverse backgrounds and years of professional training experience.

ECO-HUT ACADEMY ONLINE COURSE

BPI Building Analyst Online Course

The Building Performance Institute (BPI) is a nationally recognized certification, accreditation, and quality assurance body for home performance contractors. Focusing on the house as a system approach, BPI emphasizes the interdependence of building systems as they relate to energy consumption. BPI Building Analyst certification is the nation's most widely recognized energy auditor certification. Get your BPI certification TODAY to be eligible for millions of dollars in state and national incentive programs! BPI training is meant for those who currently work hands-on in the construction and/or remodeling industries. Contractors, Inspectors, Mechanical Engineers, HVAC Technicians, Builders, and Architects stand to benefit from attaining the BPI certification.

Green Business Practices

This is offered as a 4 hour module discussing green business concepts such as recycling, sustainability and a guide for developing a business energy plan. Upon passing the final exam, students will receive the GCBL-GL, a Level One Green Certified Business Leader®, with the Green Leadership Certification.

Green Building for Mortgage Professionals

Designed as a 4 hour module, this course offers an overview of green building systems and energy financing products that may help a homeowner to become more energy efficient. Upon passing the final exam licensed professionals will receive the GCMP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Mortgage Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.

Green Building for Insurance Professionals

This is a 4 hour module offering an overview of green building and what the future will hold for insuring these new types of building systems. We review commissioning and how green building materials impact the insurance industry. Upon passing the final exam licensed professionals will receive the GCIP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Insurance Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.

Green Building for Health Care Professionals

This is an 8 hour module delivering information on the impact of cleaning practices and the benefits of recycling and waste management is explained. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hospitals and nursing facilities are among the most hazardous work environments. Upon passing the final exam licensed professionals will receive the GCHCP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Health Care Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.

Green Building for Real Estate Professionals

ARELLO approved, this 4 hour module offers real estate professionals to gain insight on what they will see as clients begin to show interest in these new types of renovations. Energy ratings, energy mortgage concepts and green certification process is discussed. Upon passing the final exam, students will receive a logo for marketing and the GCREP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Real Estate Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.

Green Building for Home Inspectors

A 4 hour module introduces the home inspector to green building, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Suggestions are offered on what the home inspector can do to assist homeowners and homebuyers in making informed decisions on future green renovations. Upon passing the final exam, licensed home inspectors will receive the GCHIGL, a Level One Green Certified Home Inspector, with the Green Leadership Certification.

Green Certified Government Leader

A 4 hour training that will include a step-by-step guide for developing an energy plan and define a government’s commitment to become more socially responsible. An overview of green fleet management, renewable energy and resources will be defined. Upon passing the final exam, students will receive the GCGL-GL, a Level One Green Certified Government Leader, with the Green Leadership Certification.

Waste Management Coordinator

A 6 hour module that will offer the student information on how to develop recycling programs within a company or government entity to initiate and monitor performance. They will be able to supervise waste management efforts. Upon passing the final exam, the student will receive a Waste Management Coordinator certificate of completion at the end of the class.

Sustainability Planning Specialist

A 6 hour course for professional development to address organizational sustainability issues and how to assist a company in developing a plan to have a more sustainable approach in areas such as waste stream management and green building practices, Upon passing the final Exam, the student will receive a Sustainability Planning Specialist certificate of completion at the end of class.

Understanding Social Responsibility and Green Building for Lenders

This course offers insight into the world of green building and how it relates to the lending arena. We define what green building is and the certification process. Information is offered on the importance of corporate social responsibility, its definition and lenders positioning in this arena.

Green Government Leadership and Sustainability

A course for all in the government arena to understand how to organize for a leadership role in their community, Designed for all levels to understand the need for an energy plan, green fleet management and government’s role in the green arena.

Introduction to Energy Efficient Mortgages

This module is a review of green building basics and a look into the energy financing products available for lenders. We define a lenders role and guidelines for loan processing to develop the creation of a new revenue stream.

Introduction to Green Building for Insurance Professionals

A fascinating introduction and analysis of green building from an insurers perspective. We review green building certifications and standards, some of the building materials and systems and touch on risk exposure.

Introduction to Sustainability Planning

A course for any employee on any level in any industry to begin to implement sustainability into their business model. We define sustainability principles and offer an actual plan to begin the process of implementation.

Waste Management for the Health Care Industry

This module is for all levels of management and for employees who work in a health care facility. Health care facilities are among the most hazardous work environments and they produce tons of waste per year. Through a review of case studies, the student will understand the possibility of additional revenue streams while producing a healthier indoor environment.

Company Branding and Positioning in the Green Economy

This module covers corporate social responsibility, how to conduct outreach, the power of green purchasing, energy plan design and the importance of green cleaning policies. Understanding these principles will help develop your company’s direction for branding that will have a positive effect on your stakeholders.

BPI Building Analyst Online Course
The Building Performance Institute (BPI) is a nationally recognized certification, accreditation, and quality assurance body for home performance contractors. Focusing on the house as a system approach, BPI emphasizes the interdependence of building systems as they relate to energy consumption. BPI Building Analyst certification is the nation's most widely recognized energy auditor certification. Get your BPI certification TODAY to be eligible for millions of dollars in state and national incentive programs! BPI training is meant for those who currently work hands-on in the construction and/or remodeling industries. Contractors, Inspectors, Mechanical Engineers, HVAC Technicians, Builders, and Architects stand to benefit from attaining the BPI certification.
Green Business Practices
This is offered as a 4 hour module discussing green business concepts such as recycling, sustainability and a guide for developing a business energy plan. Upon passing the final exam, students will receive the GCBL-GL, a Level One Green Certified Business Leader®, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Green Building for Mortgage Professionals
Designed as a 4 hour module, this course offers an overview of green building systems and energy financing products that may help a homeowner to become more energy efficient. Upon passing the final exam licensed professionals will receive the GCMP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Mortgage Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Green Building for Insurance Professionals
This is a 4 hour module offering an overview of green building and what the future will hold for insuring these new types of building systems. We review commissioning and how green building materials impact the insurance industry. Upon passing the final exam licensed professionals will receive the GCIP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Insurance Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Green Building for Health Care Professionals
This is an 8 hour module delivering information on the impact of cleaning practices and the benefits of recycling and waste management is explained. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hospitals and nursing facilities are among the most hazardous work environments. Upon passing the final exam licensed professionals will receive the GCHCP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Health Care Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Green Building for Real Estate Professionals
ARELLO approved, this 4 hour module offers real estate professionals to gain insight on what they will see as clients begin to show interest in these new types of renovations. Energy ratings, energy mortgage concepts and green certification process is discussed. Upon passing the final exam, students will receive a logo for marketing and the GCREP-GL, a Level One Green Certified Real Estate Professional, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Green Building for Home Inspectors
A 4 hour module introduces the home inspector to green building, renewable energy and energy efficiency. Suggestions are offered on what the home inspector can do to assist homeowners and homebuyers in making informed decisions on future green renovations. Upon passing the final exam, licensed home inspectors will receive the GCHIGL, a Level One Green Certified Home Inspector, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Green Certified Government Leader
A 4 hour training that will include a step-by-step guide for developing an energy plan and define a government’s commitment to become more socially responsible. An overview of green fleet management, renewable energy and resources will be defined. Upon passing the final exam, students will receive the GCGL-GL, a Level One Green Certified Government Leader, with the Green Leadership Certification.
Waste Management Coordinator
A 6 hour module that will offer the student information on how to develop recycling programs within a company or government entity to initiate and monitor performance. They will be able to supervise waste management efforts. Upon passing the final exam, the student will receive a Waste Management Coordinator certificate of completion at the end of the class.
Sustainability Planning Specialist
A 6 hour course for professional development to address organizational sustainability issues and how to assist a company in developing a plan to have a more sustainable approach in areas such as waste stream management and green building practices, Upon passing the final Exam, the student will receive a Sustainability Planning Specialist certificate of completion at the end of class.
Understanding Social Responsibility and Green Building for Lenders
This course offers insight into the world of green building and how it relates to the lending arena. We define what green building is and the certification process. Information is offered on the importance of corporate social responsibility, its definition and lenders positioning in this arena.
Green Government Leadership and Sustainability
A course for all in the government arena to understand how to organize for a leadership role in their community, Designed for all levels to understand the need for an energy plan, green fleet management and government’s role in the green arena.
Introduction to Energy Efficient Mortgages
This module is a review of green building basics and a look into the energy financing products available for lenders. We define a lenders role and guidelines for loan processing to develop the creation of a new revenue stream.
Introduction to Green Building for Insurance Professionals
A fascinating introduction and analysis of green building from an insurers perspective. We review green building certifications and standards, some of the building materials and systems and touch on risk exposure.
Introduction to Sustainability Planning
A course for any employee on any level in any industry to begin to implement sustainability into their business model. We define sustainability principles and offer an actual plan to begin the process of implementation.
Waste Management for the Health Care Industry
This module is for all levels of management and for employees who work in a health care facility. Health care facilities are among the most hazardous work environments and they produce tons of waste per year. Through a review of case studies, the student will understand the possibility of additional revenue streams while producing a healthier indoor environment.
Company Branding and Positioning in the Green Economy
This module covers corporate social responsibility, how to conduct outreach, the power of green purchasing, energy plan design and the importance of green cleaning policies. Understanding these principles will help develop your company’s direction for branding that will have a positive effect on your stakeholders.