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SUMMARY:LEED for Cities and Communities Pro Training
DESCRIPTION:Two 4-Hour ModulesDecember 2nd & 3rd\, 9:00am – 1:00pm\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The LEED for Cities and Communities rating system has helped more than 415 projects in creating and operationalizing responsible\, sustainable and specific plans for natural systems\, energy\, water\, waste\, transportation and many other factors that contribute to the quality of life—revolutionizing the way cities and communities are planned\, developed and operated in order to improve their overall sustainability and quality of life. With this course\, professionals working in the fields of the built environment\, urban planning and sustainability\, including consultants\, government officials\, NGO staff and students\, will gain an opportunity to learn from USGBC staff and experts who have certified one or more LEED for Cities and Communities projects. \nImportant notice for Continuing Education Credits & Resources:In order to ensure participants can access online quizzes\, and receive two badges and continuing education credit\, each participant should have a USGBC.org account. If not\, please open a free account at https://www.usgbc.org/user/login and include the email address you have used to open the USGBC.org address on the course registration form. \nIf you have provided your GBCI information\, USGBC will automatically report GBCI continuing education credits from eligible sessions you attend during this event. A certificate can be provided upon request for any other organizations that you would like to self-report. \nThis is a live\, online training facilitated by USGBC. \nThe training will be led by Vatsal Bhatt\, Paul Wessel\, and David Abell\, with USGBC; and Neil Angus with Devens Enterprise Commission. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Vatsal Bhatt\, USGBCDr. Vatsal Bhatt is Vice President for Communities at the U.S. Green Building Council\, where he helped create the LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities rating systems. He is an expert in energy policy and sustainable cities\, having led national and international efforts in low-carbon development\, smart cities frameworks\, and climate resilience\, while advising governments\, organizations\, and technical committees globally. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Paul Wessel\, USGBCPaul Wessel works with the USGBC LEED for Cities team on market development and partnerships. He previously worked on economic development for the City of New Haven\, Connecticut. He joined USGBC in 2016 through the Parksmart sustainable mobility certification program and has worked on USGBC’s Sustainable SITES Initiative as well. Mr. Wessel believes in the importance of local government in addressing the challenges of resiliency\, air quality\, equity\, and other burdens exacerbated by climate change. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				David Abell\, USGBCDavid is a Senior Manager on the LEED for Cities team at the U.S. Green Building Council\, where he helps over 100 local governments use data to benchmark sustainability\, build coalitions\, and achieve LEED certification. With a background in urban and environmental planning\, David excels at fostering collaboration and using data-driven strategies to support cities in meeting their sustainability goals. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Neil Angus\, Devens Enterprise CommissionNeil Angus is the Director of the Devens Enterprise Commission\, overseeing the sustainable redevelopment of Devens\, a premier eco-industrial park. He is an expert in green building and infrastructure\, with credentials as a Certified Environmental Planner and LEED Accredited Professional. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About USGBC\n				USGBC accelerates and scales transformation of the built environment to minimize climate impacts and enhance the well-being of people\, the environment and communities worldwide. \nThis course is created by the U.S. Green Building Council and is approved for LEED credential maintenance for LEED Accredited Professionals and LEED AP ND. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About LEED for Cities and Communities\n				The LEED for Cities and Communities framework encompasses social\, economic and environmental performance indicators and strategies with a clear\, data-driven means of benchmarking and communicating progress for local leaders and the private sector. \nLEED for Cities and Communities helps local leaders and private sector to:· Benchmark performance against national and global standards· Demonstrate a commitment to net-zero energy\, water and waste as well as carbon neutrality· Operationalize outcomes-oriented policies and strategies centered on sustainability\, resilience and social equity· Develop a culture of data-driven decision making\, transparency and leadership· Improve the standard of living and quality of life in cities and communities \nThis training is divided into two separate learning modules (4hr each).LEED for Cities and Communities Training Module 1: Rating System ProParticipants will get to know all credit categories and requirements with examples. Learn from USGBC staff and experts with the knowledge of certifying projects to this rating system. \nLEED for Cities and Communities Training Module 2: Certification Process ProLearn about the certification process\, best practices and nuances of the data and documentation collection and working with Arc from USGBC staff and industry experts. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Modules & Learning Objectives\n				Module 1: Rating System Pro1. Benchmark and recognize progressive sustainability strategies\, policies and projects by certifying to LEED for Cities and Communities rating system (LfC)2. Integrate advanced sustainability strategies from LfC into sustainability planning and implementation3. Explain the purpose\, intent\, and requirements of key prerequisites and credits in LfC and the benefits of implementation4. Understand the requirements and the processes for precertification and certification and tools and resources available to projects pursuing LfC \nModule 2: Certification Process Pro1. Establish confidence in participants’ ability to pursue LFC certification for their project2. Understand various processes and steps towards achieving the certification3. Familiarize with key concepts\, data sources\, calculations and narratives4. Learn the value of using Arc for continuous performance measurement and global benchmarking \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Continuing Education Credits Available\n				This course is created by the U.S. Green Building Council and is approved for GBCI credential maintenance hours for LEED Accredited Professionals and LEED AP ND. \n· Finish this in-person 8hr training of two modules of four hours each and two respective online quizzes.· Receive two badges: (1) the Rating System Pro\, and (2) the Certification Process Pro· Qualify for 8 continuing education credits· Receive a “LEED for Cities and Communities Pro Training Certificate” signed by USGBC president and CEO Peter Templeton· With this Pro Certificate and a LEED AP credential\, become eligible to apply for 1 Innovation point on any upcoming or ongoing LEED for Cities and Communities project certification \nImportant notice for Continuing Education Credits & Resources:In order to ensure participants can access online quizzes\, and receive two badges and continuing education credit\, each participant should have a USGBC.org account. If not\, please open a free account at https://www.usgbc.org/user/login and include the email address you have used to open the USGBC.org address on the course registration form. \nIf you have provided your GBCI information\, USGBC will automatically report GBCI continuing education credits from eligible sessions you attend during this event. A certificate can be provided upon request for any other organizations that you would like to self-report. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by November 11\, 2024\n				The Workforce Training Fund Express Program is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express Program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse Name: LEED for Cities and Communities Pro TrainingCourse Express ID: C-11229Course Cost (per trainee): $150.00Training Provider: Built Environment Plus \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
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