Green certifications of all forms are quickly becoming the most desired amongst the California workforce, but they’re often very pricey and may take up more of your time then you’re able to commit. Please enjoy my own personal reviews before you take the financial plunge yourself.  

• California Green Building Professional (CGBP)
• Cost: $400/450 (members/non-members)
• Additional Association Membership: $ Annual?
• Course Length: 2 Days, 8 hours per day.

Build it Green's Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) course is hands down the best bang for your buck! The organization is extraordinarily well organized and the 2 day professional course is packed with usable information that can be a nice refresher for those already well…

Green certifications of all forms are quickly becoming the most desired amongst the California workforce, but they're often very pricey and may take up more of your time then you're able to commit. Please enjoy my own personal reviews before you take the financial plunge yourself.  

• Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Core Rater Course
• Cost: $600
• Additional Association Membership: $130 Annual?
• Course Length: 3 Days - 8:30am-5pm

About CHEERS®: The California Home Energy Efficiency Rating System (CHEERS®) is the first official non-profit organization of its kind in California. Designed to educate and certify a workforce capable of testing buildings and providing an independent voice to be sure our buildings are being built…