GPRO FOUNDATIONS

GPRO Foundations is a comprehensive introduction to high-performance building and operations practices, and it is suitable for anyone with an interest in green building.

Through the lens of a systems-based approach, students learn how each trade is critical to making buildings efficient, healthy and resilient. Students emerge with an understanding of how they can meet the industry where it’s headed and successfully implement sustainable practices.

Certificate exam is optional. 

WHY GPRO?
• Become part of a community of over 10,000 GPRO-trained professionals
• Distinguish your resume from other college and job applicants 
• Use the credential designation GPRO: FOUND 
• Get ahead of where the industry is already shifting

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe the basic elements of green construction and building operations 
• Describe the role of trades on green job sites
• Explain how reducing building energy can reduce the effects of climate change
• Describe energy-consuming building systems and some strategies to reduce building energy use
• Use the Whole Building Approach to explain high performance building