Accreditations
Welcome to the Whole Building Design Guide's Continuing Education catalog!
For any issues with the course catalog, including accessing previous certificates or completed trainings, please contact WBDG Support at wbdg@nibs.org
To access the courses below, please log in to the WBDG.
If you do not have a WBDG account:
- Click on "Create Account" in the navigation bar at the top of this page
- Using your email address as your username, fill out the account creation form and click the "Create New Account" button
- Your account request will be sent to WBDG Support, who will review and approve your request within one (1) business day
- When you receive your approval email, return to the WBDG Continuing Education portal to log in
High-performance building continuity requires a workforce with advanced competencies in design, construction, operations, maintenance, and sustainable technologies. These courses provided by the WBDG alongside federal and industry partners foster education as an effective and convenient way for building environment professionals to gain valuable whole building knowledge from subject matter experts while earning continuing education credits.
| TITLE | CE Date | Duration | Type | Sponsor | Accred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieving Sustainable Site Design Through Low Impact Development Practices | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| An Integrated Approach to HVAC Design and Performance | 1 Hour | On-Demand | Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Building Resilience Considerations and Strategies | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | Whole Building Design Guide | AIA ICC PDH | |
| Building Science Basics | 2 Hours | On-Demand | Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Daylighting Principles and Strategies for Sustainable Design | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Fuel Cells: Advanced Distributed Generation | 1 Hour | On-Demand | National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Managing Building Heat Flows | 2 Hours | On-Demand | Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Managing Moisture in Building Enclosures | 2 Hours | On-Demand | Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Optimizing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| PCNRC Performance Contracting National Resource Center Training Certificate Series | 16 Hours | On-Demand | Department of Energy | IACET | |
| Planning for Secure Buildings | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Principles and Goals of Accessible Design | 1 Hour | On-Demand | National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Seismic Design Basics | 1 Hour | On-Demand | National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Site Security Design Process and Strategies | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Strategies for Sustainable Historic Preservation | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Sustainable Roofing Design Considerations and Applications | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide | ||
| The Integrated Design Process | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| The Principles and Process for Conducting a Life-Cycle Cost Analysis | 1 Hour | On-Demand | National Institute of Building Sciences Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Whole Building Approach to Laboratories | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | Whole Building Design Guide | AIA | |
| Window and Glazing Design Strategies for Sustainable Design | 1.5 Hours | On-Demand | Whole Building Design Guide | AIA |
