Training and Events

Green Star – Training Toolbox

In-house Training Opportunities for Members

One of the benefits of membership of the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) is access to in-house versions of our highly popular Green Star courses. If your company is a member of the NZGBC and needs to equip of staff, clients, or whole project teams with a solid knowledge of green building practices and how to apply Green Star rating tools to building projects, then in-house training is the most cost and time effective solution.

Benefits of in-house training

In-house training as one of the most valuable benefits of membership, as it offers access to the same high quality programs available to the public, but with the following additional advantages:

  • Train a large number of staff at the same time
  • Invite key clients, suppliers and contractors who work with your company on Green Star projects
  • Customise courses to the needs of your staff and organisational objectives
  • Run the course at a time and location convenient for your organisation

The 'whole team' approach of in-house courses is a key factor in ensuring that your team understands each person's role in achieving the targeted Green Star rating, and helps your company to more easily achieve your Green Star goals.
We have a number of different in-house training options available to you:

Green Star NZ Accredited Professional Training (standard)

Equip staff, clients, or whole project teams with a solid knowledge of green building practices and how to apply Green Star rating tools to building projects.  Talk to us about our in-house training today. In-house training offers you the most cost and time effective solution to up-skilling your team in the latest Green Star knowledge.

  • Introduction to Green Star – Level 1 – half day
  • Green Star NZ Accredited Professional – Level 2 – half day

Tailored Member Training

As a member of the NZGBC, we can work with you to develop training modules that suit the needs of your team or organization to offer Green Star training with a Design, construction, or other focus, as required.

Green Star NZ – New Tool Training (available from August)

We’re now offering you the opportunity to train your staff, clients and project teams in the new Green Star rating tools. We’ll work with you to develop a training session that suits the level of need of your teams, from beginners to Green Star NZ Accredited Professionals.

New rating tools mean new opportunities for your organisation to lead New Zealand in green building practices. Get the inside knowledge for your teams today.

  • Interiors 2009
  • Industrial 2009
  • Education 2009
  • Office 2009

In-house Training Fees

Full-day:   $350 per person (minimum 20 people*)
Half-day:   $170 per person (minimum 10 people*)

A minimum number of 20 participants are usually required for a full-day course, but we are flexible and keen to work with you. Talk to us about your needs if you have smaller numbers - please contact our Education Manager to discuss.

The maximum number of participants for courses is 50.

Course participants who choose to take the Green Star Accredited Professional exam after attending the Green Star Accredited Professional course will be charged an additional $175, when the sit the examination.

NOTE: it is important you make a booking, and pay for your in-house training a minimum of 6 weeks in advance.