GBCSA Academy

Supporting green building professionals at every stage of career development.

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned expert, our diverse programmes offer a spectrum of learning opportunities to meet your needs. Our commitment to providing quality, accessible training and accreditation is reflected in a broad selection of online courses and in-person events. We offer training and qualifications in various green building tools, along with specialised workshops and masterclasses led by industry luminaries.

While most of our events cater to individual learners, we also offer customised training for small teams. Contact us to craft a tailored training journey that supports your organisation’s specific objectives.Ā Elevate your skills and expertise with GBCSA Academy.

Keep up to date with the latest in Green Star and industry information.

Learn recognised industry tools in sustainable building practices to access new career opportunities.

Learn at your own pace with our on-demand e-learning platform.

Many of our courses can also help you meet your CPD requirements.

GBCSA Academy's Training Programmes

Green Star Accredited Professional (AP)

A Green Star AP is someone equipped with the knowledge and expertise to guide projects through Green Star certification.

Net Zero Accredited Professional (AP)

A Net Zero AP is someone equipped with the knowledge and expertise to guide projects through Net Zero certification.

Green Star Professional Team Member (PTM)

PTMs are individuals who are equipped to play a support role in a project team in the design and certification of a Green Star or Net Zero-registered project.

EDGE Expert and EDGE Auditor Training

EDGE training formally equips professionals with an internationally recognised accreditation by the International Finance Corporation.

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Introduction to Green Buildings and Sustainable DesignĀ 

For professionals across the built environment to enable a critical understanding of what makes a building green, and how to apply this from design strategies to practical techniques and methods.

Design for Greater Efficiency (DfGE)

Learn the fundamentals of energy and resource efficiency measures in building design from a technical and commercial perspective.

 

 

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Accredited Professional (AP) training

Green Star New Buildings and Major Refurbishments

Green Star Existing Building Performance

Green Star Interiors

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Green Star Sustainable Precincts

Net Zero

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Professional Team Member (PTM) training

Green Star New Buildings and Major Refurbishments

Green Star Existing Building Performance

Green Star Interiors

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Green Star Sustainable Precincts

Net Zero

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EDGE Expert and EDGE Auditor Training

EDGE Expert Online

EDGE Expert Webinar

EDGE Auditor Online

Other Courses

Introduction to Green Buildings and Sustainable Design

GBCSA Academy training events

  • Accredited Professional - Sustainable Precincts-Webinar

    14 May 2026 ZOOM
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  • Accredited Professional - New Buildings & Major Refurbishments-Webinar

    26 Mar 2026 ZOOM
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  • EDGE Expert Online Webinar

    19 Mar 2026 ZOOM
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  • Green Building Insights: Understanding the application of EPC Standards for Buildings

    11 Mar 2026 ZOOM
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  • Accredited Professional - Net Zero-Webinar

    05 Mar 2026 ZOOM
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  • Professional Team Member - New Buildings & Major Refurbishments - Webinar

    17 Feb 2026 Workshop ZOOM
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  • Green Star Accredited Professional - Existing Building Performance-Webinar

    12 Feb 2026 ZOOM
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  • Introduction to Green Buildings and Sustainable Design

    07 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 Online Course Online - Self Paced
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  • EDGE Expert: eLearning (On-Demand) Course

    07 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 Online Course Online: Self Paced
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Individual Membership

Designed for professionals acting in their individual capacity, including single consultant-businesses.

Organisational Membership

Ideal for companies, government departments, and organisations.

  • Total Employees: 1 - 5 Employees
  • Total Employees: 6 - 20 Employees
  • Total Employees: 21 - 50 Employees
  • Total Employees: 51 Plus Employees

Organisational categories

As an organisational member, you will fall into one of the below categories, and be charged according to specific size indicators. Please reach out to us for any further clarity on which category is best for your organisation

Property Developers

Annual Turnover

Investors, Owners, Property Managers

Total Asset Value

Major Corporate Tenants & Retail

Annual Gross Rentals

Building Contractors

Annual Turnover

Building Product Manufacturers & Distributors

Annual Turnover

Professional Services: Architects, Designers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, PM’s, Consultants, Legal

Number of employees

Research, Higher Education, NGO’S & Regulators

NGO or Research/Higher Education/ Regulators

Related Interests: Utilities, Financial, Insurance, etc.

Annual Turnover

Government

Local/ municipal/ provincial/ stateĀ 
Contact GBCSA to confirm your category