LEED, BREEAM and Green Building Certification for Sustainable Construction Training Course (Online / Remote)
1Summary
Construction is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions and resource use worldwide, which is why certification systems like LEED and BREEAM have become central to how modern projects are designed and delivered. The LEED, BREEAM and Green Building Certification for Sustainable Construction Training Course by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy equips participants with the practical knowledge needed to apply these frameworks alongside broader Sustainable Construction and green building practices, from low-carbon materials and renewable energy to water efficiency and lifecycle thinking.
This Construction and Civil Engineering Training course is designed within the Engineering Maintenance and Operation category, and covers ESG, energy efficiency, sustainable materials, environmental performance, and resource management alongside the certification systems themselves. Participants build the ability to assess certification requirements and apply green building principles across design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
2Objectives and target group
- Understand the requirements and application of LEED and BREEAM certification systems.
- Examine the role of ESG principles in construction and infrastructure decision-making.
- Understand the principles and practices of Sustainable Construction and identify key environmental, economic, and social factors affecting construction projects.
- Apply strategies for developing and managing green buildings, including energy efficiency in design and operation.
- Evaluate sustainable construction materials, resource-efficient technologies, and methods for reducing construction waste.
- Examine water efficiency and conservation strategies alongside renewable energy integration within sustainable buildings.
- Apply lifecycle thinking to construction, operation, maintenance, and refurbishment, and evaluate performance using appropriate indicators.
- Support environmentally responsible engineering maintenance and operational decisions.
Target Audience
- Sustainability and ESG professionals
- Environmental consultants
- Civil engineers
- Construction engineers
- Structural engineers
- Architects and building designers
- Construction project managers
- Site engineers and supervisors
- Facilities management professionals
- Engineering maintenance professionals
- Property and asset managers
- Infrastructure development professionals
- Quality, health, safety, and environmental professionals
- Professionals involved in green building projects
3Course Content
Module 1: Why Certification and Sustainability Matter in Construction Today
- Environmental, economic, and social drivers of sustainable construction
- Sustainable development in the built environment
- Sustainable construction project planning
- Resource conservation principles
- Sustainable construction performance indicators
Module 2: LEED Certification in Practice
- Introduction to LEED certification
- LEED categories and assessment criteria
- Sustainable site development under LEED
- Energy and water performance requirements
- Certification documentation and performance evaluation
Module 3: BREEAM Assessment and Application
- Introduction to BREEAM
- BREEAM assessment categories
- Materials and waste management under BREEAM
- Indoor environmental quality requirements
- Comparing LEED and BREEAM approaches
Module 4: ESG Principles in Construction and Infrastructure
- Fundamentals of ESG
- Environmental considerations in construction
- Social responsibility in the built environment
- Governance principles, risks, and opportunities
- Sustainability reporting and ESG performance indicators
- Integrating ESG into construction decision-making
Module 5: Green Building Design and Technologies
- Fundamentals of green buildings
- Green building design principles
- Sustainable building systems and environmentally responsible construction methods
- Green technologies and resource-efficient building solutions
- Integration of sustainability throughout the building lifecycle
Module 6: Energy Efficiency and Building Performance
- Principles of energy efficiency
- Building energy consumption and passive design strategies
- Building envelope performance
- Energy-efficient HVAC and lighting systems
- Building automation and smart technologies
- Energy monitoring and performance optimization
Module 7: Sustainable Materials, Water and Waste Management
- Sustainable material selection and low-carbon construction materials
- Recycled and recyclable materials, responsible sourcing, and embodied carbon
- Water-efficient building systems and rainwater harvesting
- Construction waste reduction, recycling, and material recovery
- Circular economy principles in construction
Module 8: Renewable Energy and Lifecycle Assessment
- Solar energy applications and renewable energy integration
- Energy storage concepts and smart building technologies
- Principles of lifecycle assessment and carbon footprint evaluation
- Lifecycle cost considerations and sustainable procurement
- Environmental risk management
Module 9: Sustainable Operation and Maintenance
- Sustainable building operation and preventive maintenance
- Energy and resource monitoring
- Green facilities management and building performance optimization
- Sustainability audits, assessments, and continuous improvement
- Integrating sustainability and certification requirements into Engineering Maintenance and Operation