Sustainability is rapidly affecting professionals and the way they perform their jobs. Whether you work in the public, private, or nonprofit sector, we provide professional and intense sustainable training that can help maximize your career opportunities in today's green-collar economy.
Become a LEED Accredited Professional. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED is the most distinguished and widely accepted environmental design and green building certification. New to LEED? Start here.
NIU Outreach and Everblue Training Institute Inc. are offering the following LEED test preparation courses (click on the course name for detail)
The following Sustainable Design and Development Certificate Program consisting of 3 parts and 105 hours of classroom instruction is being offered (click on the program name for detail)
The courses below are for those seeking more knowledge on a specific sustainability topic (click on the program name for detail)
As green practices become more popular, and in some cases, mandatory, there couldn't be a better time to learn the business practices of sustainability. Whether you’re a builder, designer, CEO, CFO, municipal official, engineer or just interested in doing more for the environment, these courses are for you!
NIU Outreach has partnered with Everblue Training Institute Inc. to provide the training courses. Everblue is an accredited USGBC provider and the nation’s premier sustainablility training firm.
With thousands of professionals already trained, your success is our mission. Our no-nonsense, only what you need to know approach combined with a professional, high-energy delivery ensures that you will have an intense learning experience that maximizes your education investment.
Please direct all questions about these sustainable courses to Donna Mann at dmann@niu.edu.
If you are currently unemployed and receiving benefits from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, you may qualify for WIA funding for this program. For more information visit www.wia.niu.edu.
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.