Sustainable Design & Development - A Non-Credit Certificate Program Offered by NIU Outreach

Part I: Introduction to Sustainability and Green Building

This is a required course to earn a Certificate in Sustainable Design & Development.  This course includes 35 hours/5 days of classroom learning. 

Topics covered include

• Introduction to the environmental and economic benefits of sustainability and green building
• Water efficiency
• Sustainable materials selection
• Indoor environmental quality
• Site factors
• Integrated project deliver
• LEED and Energy Star programs

Upon completion of Part I, participants will gain knowledge and skills needed to pass the LEED Green Associate Exam. 

Course date

• October 19-23, 2009 from 9a.m. - 5p.m.

Course location

• NIU Naperville, 1120 E. Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 

Course price

• On or before 10/5/09 - $1,795 standard and $1,695 NIU alumni
• After 10/5/09 - $100 late fee will be assessed to fee above

Register online click here

NIU Outreach offers online training for a Certified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater and a Certified Preparer of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. Click here for more information.

NIU Outreach also offers training in Facilities Managment. For more information, visit our web site at www.fm.niu.edu.