Become an expert in the Green Star Buildings rating tool.

Launched in October 2020, Green Star Buildings is designed for new buildings and major refurbishments. It responds to the critical issues of the next decade by pushing industry to deliver high-efficient buildings, fully powered by renewables.

This course is a must-have for professionals currently using this tool or planning to use it in the near future. By completing this training, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects under this new tool.   

We will explore the most challenging credits and share practical guidance.  

This course will cover:
 

• the category framework
• the minimum expectations
• credit structure and scoring mechanism
• challenging credits
• net zero carbon pathway
• changes to certification
• tips from asessors 
   

What’s included in the course:
 

• online learning modules
• an expert-led online live session
• Green Star Buildings submission guidelines
• enrolment into the CPD program
• access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam

*Please note, capacity is capped so we can deliver a collaborative course with opportunities for discussion throughout.

Accreditation pathway

It is essential to complete the Green Star foundations course prior to attending any advanced training courses. 

This advanced course is the next step to becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional. Find out more about our accreditation pathway here. 

 

 

 

This course has been update to include key updates in Green Star Buildings v1.1, including the Climate Positive Pathway, Nature Positive Pathway and new circularity requirements

 

We will explore the new stepped point structures and usability improvements designed to offer greater clarity and flexibility for project teams and learn what these changes mean for your project pipeline and how to confidently transition from v1 to v1.1

 

FAQs

Do I have to complete the Green Star Buildings: advanced training?  

If you are planning to work on a Green Star Buildings project, we strongly recommend that you become accredited in the Green Star Buildings rating tool to be better equipped in leading and working on Green Star Buildings projects. 

How is Green Star – Design & As Built different from Green Star Buildings advanced training?

Green Star Buildings is our biggest overhaul of our rating tool. There are new categories, minimum expectations, credits and more. Our updated Green Star advanced training reflects these changes. 

I am targeting the Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit for a Green Star Buildings project. Do I need to also become accredited in the Buildings tool if I am already accredited under the Design & As Built tool?

Yes, you will be required to complete both the Green Star Buildings advanced course followed by the GSAP Buildings exam in order to meet the criteria.  

When must new projects register under Green Star Buildings v1.1? 
From 1st May 2026, new projects must register under Green Star Buildings v1.1, and updated Climate Positive benchmarks will apply. This includes the requirement for all buildings to be all-electric regardless of the targeted star rating (a change that would have come into effect on 1st January 2026 under Green Star Buildings v1). Projects registering under Green Star Buildings v1 before 30th April 2026 will be assessed using the current (2023) Climate Positive Pathway requirements.