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Our team of instructors teach technical skills, from the fundamentals to advanced topics, aimed at training the next generation of trade workers and all learners who want to roll up their sleeves for a sustainable future.

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Continuing Education

Distributed Energy Resources Trainings

Don’t get left behind as the energy industry transforms. Invest in your education and training with CEU-bearing courses developed by experts in their respective fields and designed to be engaging and interactive. All courses are free to access and eligible for continuing education units (CEUs).  

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials

GPRO is a certificate program designed to equip building, renovation, and operations professionals with the skills to incorporate high-performance practices into their daily work. Collaborating with unions, educational institutions, USGBC chapters, nonprofits, workforce development organizations, and construction and real estate firms across North America, over 26,000 professionals have received GPRO training.

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green

How do we build efficient, healthy, and resilient buildings? Join our GPRO (Green Professional) Fundamentals of Building Green training to find out and earn your GPRO Certificate! You will learn the foundational strategies for green building and see why this field is growing at a record pace.

Home Weatherization Specialist Training

Join Southface for an introductory workshop detailing the most important home weatherization improvements that homeowners can use to increase their homes’ resilience and comfort while saving energy and utility costs. The training will focus on basic building principles, equipment and material selections, building envelope and insulation upgrades, and hands-on skills practice.

16 Best Practices for Sustainable Operations & Maintenance

Learn how 16 best practices for sustainable operations and maintenance function as a set of industry standards that, when implemented, result directly in performance improvements for building operations. This course has been approved for continuing education by GBCI for 3 General CE hours.  

Manual J Load Calculation Training

During this two-day course, students will dive into Manual J calculation standards for HVAC sizing and energy code compliance. Students will not only learn how to use the CoolCalc Manual J calculation software, but also understand why proper sizing is important for energy efficiency, moisture management, and occupant health and comfort.

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training

Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the course of three four-hour sessions, you’ll learn how to identify and quantify building components and systems for ENERGY STAR certification and prepare for the EPA exam.   Southface’s training offers real-time engagement with expert trainer Mike Barcik and industry peers. This format has proven to be effective — 100% of…

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Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer

Southface experts present basic principles of building science, with emphasis on heat transfer (the conversion and exchange of thermal energy between objects, materials, or systems).

Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) – Refresher

Attendees learn how to properly work within the RRP Rule on pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities that have tested positive for lead-based paint.

Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) – Initial Certification

Attendees learn how to properly work within the RRP Rule on pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities that have tested positive for lead-based paint.