Certificate for Green Property Management Course

In this module, you will be introduced to green building principles and practices. This overview will lay a foundation for you to make the greatest green gains.

In this module, you will learn how to reduce energy waste and improve energy efficiency with a sequential or phased-in approach. This type of approach will produce the largest energy efficiency gains by starting with steps that are low in capital requirements before investing in more capital-intensive improvements.

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) refers to the quality of the air and environment inside buildings, based on pollutant concentrations and conditions that can affect the health and comfort of occupants. Good IEQ is an essential component of every building. In this module, you’ll learn factors that impact IEQ and how to improve the IEQ of a building.

Disclaimer: The content in this module is informational only. Following advice given may not necessarily provide protection against health hazards caused by indoor environmental pollution.

Buildings and organizations use a lot of resources and generate a lot of waste. Wasted resources are lost profits. Resource efficiency promotes the reduction of waste, the reuse of materials, and recycling. Simply put, resource efficiency is about obtaining the maximum benefit from every resource. It is the key to optimal performance in every area of building operations and management. In this module, we will cover best practices to reduce waste and create an organizational culture that values resource efficiency.

Site development and construction activities are often destructive to the local site ecology. The local site ecology includes factors such as site geology, hydrology, vegetation, and wildlife. Although the greatest opportunities to protect the local site ecology occur during the development phase, there are opportunities following construction to enhance the ecology of a site. In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of green site selection and develop as well as practices that can be applied to the existing sites to enhance sustainability and the local ecology.

Trends indicate that water will become a scarce resource over the coming decades. Water efficiency is the management of potable or drinkable water, in order to conserve its use and reduce water waste. In this module, you’ll learn three approaches to water efficiency: Utilizing water-efficient plumbing fixtures, appliance, and water system technology; water efficient landscaping; and using water conservation practices.

IPM is a comprehensive program that combines prevention, monitoring, and mitigation activities to achieve effective pest control with the least risk to people, pets, and the environment. In this module, you’ll learn the essential elements of an IPM plan.

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) practices are at the heart of sustaining green improvements. Developing a green O&M plan is a vital step in ensuring consistent and optimal performance from building systems. In this module, we’ll cover green best practices to include in the O&M plan.

Tenant activities significantly impact building systems and operations. Similar to green O&M plan, the green education program addresses tenant activities. In this module, we’ll cover green best practices to include in the green training program.