Accredited Professional - Existing Building Performance

Members Cost: R7090.00
One Members Cost: R8040.00
Non-Members Cost: R9440.00
Students Cost: R6390.00

Improve the Sustainability Performance of Existing Buildings

Become a Green Star Accredited Professional: Existing Building Performance (GS AP EBP) and gain the expertise to assess, manage, and improve the environmental performance of operational buildings.

This programme equips professionals with the knowledge to apply the Green Star Existing Building Performance Tool.

The Existing Building Performance (EBP) tool enables the objective measurement and rating of the ongoing environmental performance of buildings in operation, helping organisations identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance building performance over time.

Programme Structure

This three-part programme combines flexible online learning with interactive engagement and a practical assessment.

1. Online Technical Course

Participants begin with a self-paced online course that provides an in-depth technical understanding of the Existing Building Performance tool.

Course materials include:

  • Video learning modules
  • eBooks and technical resources
  • Green Star Technical Manual and tools
  • Reading references
  • Knowledge quizzes

This component builds a strong technical foundation and introduces the key aspects involved in measuring and improving building performance.

2. Live Interactive Webinar Workshop

Participants attend a 6-hour live webinar workshop facilitated by an experienced Green Star Accredited Professional.

The workshop provides:

  • A high-level overview of the EBP tool
  • Practical insight into how the tool is applied in real projects
  • Interactive discussion and Q&A
  • Guidance on implementation within project teams

3. Final Online Assessment

After completing the online course and webinar workshop, participants can access the final assessment.

Successful completion results in the Green Star Accredited Professional: Existing Building Performance (GS AP EBP) accreditation.

Start Your Accreditation Journey

Develop the expertise to measure and improve the environmental performance of existing buildings.

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