XGR 1000

The USGBC LEED Assessment Systems and Business Opportunities

The goal of this seminar is to provide informational and educational opportunity for those in the design and construction industry, to better understand the USGBC LEED 2009 Green Building Rating System criteria and process. This course is not a LEED AP prep class but rather a basic intro course-no previous knowledge is required. In addition, the presentation will give an overview of green building practices, with emphasis on potential business opportunities in the development, design, material supplier and construction industry regarding the green building industry.

$89.00

XGR 1001

LEED Green Associate Test Prep (8 hour session)

LEED Green Associate Test Prep 8 hours The focus of this course is to prepare attendees for the LEED Green Associate (GA) examination. Any non-LEED AP must pass the LEED GA exam before moving on to all LEED AP examinations. Course includes: 1) Introduction to the United States Green Building Council 2) Key terms and standards 3) Registration for examination 4) LEED Process 5) LEED Standards 6) Key green building design and construction concepts A book is required for this class and that information is available on our website at www.centerforbusiness.org, under the Resources tab. Please contact our office at 913-469-3891 to designate which book you will need, if you do not already have the book. Please enroll in the appropriate class (CRN) based on whether you already have your book. The CRN for the class which includes a book is 21595 ; the CRN for the class, if you already have a book, is 21596.

$449.00

XGR 1002

LEED Green Associate Test Prep (12 hour session)

This 12-hour session is designed for those who have no prior experience working in the construction industry. This course prepares you for the LEED Green Associate accreditation examination. For those who are working in a related construction industry, this is the first examination you have to take before you can take the LEED AP BD+C examination. A book is required for this class and that information is available on our website at www.centerforbusiness.org, under the Resources tab. Please contact our office at 913-469-3891 to designate which book you will need, if you do not already have the book. Please enroll in the appropriate class (CRN) based on whether you already have your book. The CRN for the class which includes a book is 91720; the CRN for the class, if you already have a book, is 91719.

$549.00

XGR 1003

LEED AP Test Prep

The focus of this course is to prepare attendees for the LEED Version 3.0, Building Design and Construction version 2009 Edition Accredited professional examination. The course will cover all necessary information that the attendees need to know about the accreditation examination, educate the attendees the basics of sustainable development and design, and underline the future of sustainable design and engineering. Course includes: 1) Introduction to the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Environmental and Energy Designs 2) LEED Prerequisites and Credits 3) LEED on-site Practices

$299.00

XGR 1008

Sustainable Business Leadership Certificate

Sustainability credentials may soon be a professional expectation. As more corporations recognize sustainability as a requirement for sustained profitability, certification in this body of knowledge will become increasingly necessary. Enroll now to receive your Sustainable Business Leadership Certificate through the Center for Business and Technology at JCCC as you work through all four sustainable business leadership classes.

$449.00

XGR 1009

Class 1: Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business

Explore the concepts, business trends and new expectations for sustainable business practices. Review the history and likely future business practices characterized as ?corporate social responsibility,? then look at how analysts are using CSR to differentiate stock market potentials and how consumers are applying a sustainability philosophy to their buying habits. Discover how business is courting the Millennial generation who have said environmental and socially responsible business practices are critical to their employment commitments. We will conclude the session with portraits of several of today?s sustainable business leaders.

$149.00

XGR 1010

Class 2: Risk Management and Corporate Sustainability

Focus on strategies in use today for buildings and development to benefit the natural environment and business. Look at the tidal wave of environmental regulation that is likely just around the corner and focus on how carbon cap and trade and other regulations will affect business. Businesses are managing the full life cycle of products ? from raw material to end of life reuse - to assess their supply chains. Explore how businesses are redesigning ?cradle to cradle? products.

$149.00

XGR 1011

Class 3: Sustainability Planning and Strategies

This session will illustrate the broad menu of initiatives and policies being formulated and used today by sustainable business leaders and experts. Look at how businesses are leveraging facilities and energy saving strategies, operational protocols and transportation strategies, product redesign and material through-puts to improve environmental performance and enhance profitability. Explore how leaders are creating sustainability plans to organize and prioritize transformation of their organizations toward sustainable business practices.

$149.00

XGR 1012

Class 4: Sustainable Business Planning: A Facilitated Workshop

Throughout the first three sessions students have gathered new information, organizational formats and exercises directly applicable for their organizations. These will be used in the final session including a facilitated workshop of breakout groups and review. Groups will compare and contrast the issues, impediments, benefits, schedules and budgets for a Corporate Sustainability Plan in the business sectors they represent. Groups will then report their findings to the class. Written findings of the breakout groups will be distributed to students after the final session. The final assignment will be a Sustainability Plan for your organization or industry. The plans will be evaluated by the instructors for minimum certification requirements and applicability as a useful deliverable for implementation in your businesses. Prerequisites: Class 1:Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Business, Class 2: Risk Management & Corporate Sustainability, and Class 3: Sustainability Planning & Strategies

$149.00

XGR 1100

LEED Introductory Course

This information session is geared towards all industries - construction, school teachers, engineers, homeowners, realtors, developers, government officials, bankers, and anyone who may think they will be affected by green building designs. Topics in this session will include a broad overview of what LEED is all about and how it affects various industries. Engage in a 2 person panel discussion for the last hour of the class.

$249.00

XGR 1101

LEED Green Associate Test Prep (8-hour session)

This 8-hour session is designed for those who have prior construction industry experience and have earned an academic qualification in a related construction field. This course prepares you for the LEED Green Associate accreditation examination. For those who are working in a related construction industry, this is the first examination you have to take before you can take the LEED AP BD+C examination. A book is required for this class and that information is available on our website at www.centerforbusiness.org, under the Resources tab. Please contact our office at 913-469-3891 to designate which book you will need, if you do not already have the book. Please enroll in the appropriate class (CRN) based on whether you already have your book. The CRN for the class which includes a book is 52008; the CRN for the class if you already have a book is 52007.

$449.00

XGR 1102

LEED Green Associate Test Prep (12-hour session)

This 12-hour session is designed for those who have no prior experience working in the construction industry. This course prepares you for the LEED Green Associate accreditation examination. For those who are working in a related construction industry, this is the first examination you have to take before you can take the LEED AP BD+C examination. A book is required for this class and that information is available on our website at www.centerforbusiness.org, under the Resources tab. Please contact our office at 913-469-3891 to designate which book you will need, if you do not already have the book. Please enroll in the appropriate class (CRN) based on whether you already have your book. The CRN for the class which includes the book is 52010; the CRN for the class if you already have a book is 52009.

$549.00

XGR 2000

Principles of Green Buildings

This course is designed for someone that is beginning their career in the Home Performance workforce or exploring that realm of work. Home Performance covers a broad range of possible trades and occupations, most notably the HVAC technician, Building Envelope workers such as air sealing, insulation, and vapor barrier workers, siding and window specialists. This course has been designed to help you prepare for various NATE, NARI, BPI, RESNET, and other industry credentials for green building. This course is NATE recognized for 28 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) applicable to NATE recertification.

$595.00

XGR 2100

Energy Auditor

A description is not available for this course.

$0.00

XGR 3000

Permaculture-Insuring America's future

As a community we are entering a period of energy depletion and the resulting decline in our global economy. Learn how the sustainability movement known as Permaculture promises to create an ecologically sound and economically viable system which neither pollutes nor exploits our planet.

$99.00