LEED and BREEAM Certification Course
Online 300-hour course in LEED and BREEAM certification. 6 modules covering LEED v4.1 BD+C, BREEAM New Construction and IES VE. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
LEED and BREEAM Certification Course — studying from the United States
The United States operates one of the world's largest energy systems, spanning power generation, transmission, distribution and renewable resources. Utilities, grid operators and technology companies are investing in grid modernization, storage and distributed energy resources. Regional clusters in Texas, California, the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest support engineers working on transmission planning, substations and energy markets. Reliability and cybersecurity standards make grid expertise especially valuable.
Fees for the United States: 830 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Is the programme taught in English?
Yes. All programmes are taught in English, with technical materials and assessments delivered in that language.
Can I study from any state?
Yes. Programmes are 100% online, so you can study from anywhere in the United States with a reliable internet connection.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Compare the main sustainable building certification systems.
Interpret the credit structure and prerequisites of LEED v4.1.
Apply the requirements of the BREEAM categories.
Carry out the technical analyses that support certification.
Coordinate the certification process documentation with all stakeholders.
Assess the economic impact and effect on asset value of certification.
Plan the certification of a real building.
Who it's for
- LEED certification consultant who wants to specialise in LEED and BREEAM Certification.
- BREEAM assessor who wants to specialise in LEED and BREEAM Certification.
- Sustainable building technician who wants to specialise in LEED and BREEAM Certification.
- Real estate project manager who wants to specialise in LEED and BREEAM Certification.
- Asset sustainability manager who wants to specialise in LEED and BREEAM Certification.
- Bioclimatic design architect who wants to specialise in LEED and BREEAM Certification.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the property sector.
What you'll work with
- LEED v4.1 BD+C
- BREEAM New Construction
- ASHRAE 90.1
- ASHRAE 62.1
- ISO 21930
- EN 15978
- ISO 14025
- WELL Building Standard v2
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Environmental impact of the building sector1.2Voluntary certification systems1.3Organisations: USGBC, GBCI and BRE1.4Comparison of LEED, BREEAM, WELL and VERDE1.5Property value of certified buildings1.6Agents in the certification process1.7Integration into the design process1.8Certification of new construction and existing buildings1.9ESG trends in the property market1.10Workshop: comparative analysis of schemes for a project
2.1Structure of categories and credits2.2Prerequisites and certification levels2.3Location, transport and sustainable site2.4Water efficiency2.5Energy and atmosphere: modelling according to ASHRAE 90.12.6Materials and resources: EPDs and declarations2.7Indoor environmental quality2.8Arc platform and LEED O+M2.9Documentation in LEED Online2.10Practice: LEED checklist for an office building
3.1BREEAM New Construction and In-Use Schemes3.2Categories and Weighting of Requirements3.3Management, Health and Wellbeing3.4Energy, Transport and Water3.5Materials, Waste and Land Use3.6Pollution and innovation3.7Role of the BREEAM Assessor3.8Preliminary assessment and final verification3.9BREEAM is and adaptation to the Spanish context3.10Case Study: BREEAM Pre-Assessment of a Hotel
4.1Dynamic building energy simulation4.2Water consumption calculations and rainwater harvesting4.3Daylight and glare analysis4.4Thermal and acoustic comfort4.5Building life cycle analysis4.6Construction waste management4.7Enhanced commissioning4.8Sustainable mobility and accessibility4.9Site ecology and biodiversity4.10Laboratory: energy simulation for energy credits
5.1Credit planning by project phase5.2Coordination with designers and the contractor5.3Document control during construction5.4Audits and reviews by the certification body5.5Certification costs and return5.6Recertification and building operation5.7Relationship with the European Taxonomy5.8Common errors in certification files5.9Communicating results to the client5.10Case study: certification management plan
6.1Building description and objectives6.2Selection of scheme and target level6.3Credit strategy and scoring6.4Energy and water analysis6.5Materials and waste strategy6.6Indoor environmental quality plan6.7Budget and certification timetable6.8Responsibility matrix6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IES VE, DesignBuilder, eQUEST, One Click LCA, DIALux evo, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The case studies are based on real procedures: LEED pre-assessment of an office building, a BREEAM strategy for an urban hotel, and energy simulation for obtaining credits. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Compare the main sustainable building certification systems.
Interpret the credit structure and prerequisites of LEED v4.1.
Apply the requirements of the BREEAM categories.
Carry out the technical analyses that support certification.
Coordinate the certification process documentation with all stakeholders.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of technical regulations.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with IES VE, DesignBuilder, eQUEST, One Click LCA and DIALux evo. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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