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This course equips industry professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to apply the Green Star Fitouts rating tool and support successful certification outcomes.
 

Replaced every 5–7 years, interiors are one of the most frequently changed and least examined parts of a building. Each cycle shapes carbon, waste, health, cost and brand outcomes — often unseen, yet repeated again and again. For a long time, these impacts sat outside the spotlight. But as expectations rise around circularity, climate performance and healthier interiors, these once-hidden impacts can no longer be overlooked.

Green Star Fitouts provides a practical way forward.
 

In this course participants will explore:
•    best practice sustainability initiatives for fitouts
•    the structure and requirements of the rating tool
•    the Green Star certification process from registration to certification
•    the role and value of a Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP)
•    applying Green Star Fitouts in practice

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1.    Understand the structure, terminology, and key requirements of the Green Star Fitouts rating tool
2.    Navigate the Green Star certification process, including the registration, submission, and certification stages
3.    Apply Green Star requirements across project phases, using a fitout project example
4.    Respond effectively to technical requirements, including the use of guidance materials and technical support
5.    Support project teams in developing a Green Star certification strategy, including timelines and responsibilities
 

Who it’s for
Professionals involved in fitout delivery across sectors including offices, retail, hospitality and education, such as:
•    Sustainability consultants
•    In-house sustainability professionals
•    Designers
•    Project managers

Why it matters professionally
As Australia’s fitout sector evolves, the new Green Star Fitouts rating tool sets a clear benchmark for sustainable interiors.
 

This course enables professionals to:
•    build expertise in applying the new tool
•    strengthen their role in delivering certified projects
•    achieve Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) status

*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. 

FAQs
Do I have to complete the Green Star Fitouts advanced training? 
If you are planning to work on a Green Star Fitouts project, we strongly recommend that you become accredited in the Green Star Fitouts rating tool to be better equipped in leading and working on Green Star Fitouts projects.
How is Green Star – Interiors different from Green Star Fitouts advanced training? 
Green Star Fitouts is a significant overhaul of our interiors 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 Fitouts project. Do I need to also become accredited in the Fitouts tool if I am already accredited under the Green Star – Interiors tool? 
Yes, you will be required to complete both the Green Star Fitouts advanced course followed by the GSAP Fitouts exam in order to meet the criteria.
When must new projects register under Green Star Fitouts? 

From 1 October 2026, all new fitout projects seeking certification must register under Green Star Fitouts. Projects can register from 18 March 2026. During the transition period, new projects can register under either Green Star – Interiors or Green Star Fitouts. Green Star – Interiors will remain available for new registrations until end of September 2026.

Delivering a Green Star project doesn’t have to mean managing a large, complex development with a significant sustainability budget. Across Australia, smaller community buildings, libraries, sporting facilities and regional government projects are successfully achieving Green Star certification while working within tight budgets, lean project teams and local supply chain constraints.

This webinar will explore how more straightforward projects can achieve meaningful sustainability outcomes and Green Star certification. Through real project examples and insights from project teams, we’ll discuss the practical decisions, stakeholder relationships and delivery approaches that help embed sustainability from planning through to completion.

What you’ll learn:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
•    Identify the key factors that contribute to successful Green Star outcomes on smaller-scale projects, from planning through to delivery.
•    Understand how clients, consultants, contractors and Green Star Accredited Professionals can work together to achieve sustainability objectives within budget and resource constraints.
•    Recognise common challenges faced by regional and local project teams and apply practical approaches to overcoming them.
•    Apply practical strategies for incorporating sustainability requirements into procurement, contracts and project governance.
•    Explore lessons learned from the Maribyrnong Civic and Community Building and other community, sporting and small commercial projects to apply proven Green Star delivery strategies in projects

Join our speakers:
•    Ben Pakulsky, Project Manager, Ireland Brown Constructions
•    Lauren Henderson, Project Lead – Major Projects, Maribyrnong City Council
•    Matthew Cuppleditch, Technical Principal, dsquared consulting
•    Katy Dean, Senior Policy Adviser, Green Building Council of Australia
•    Eliza Morawska, Engagement Lead, Green Building Council of Australia

Ideal for: 
This course is designed for local, regional and state government professionals involved in capital works, infrastructure delivery and community asset projects. It is also relevant to facilities and property professionals, as well as architects, engineers and sustainability consultants supporting public sector and smaller-scale developments. Builders, contractors and project managers responsible for community facilities, libraries, sporting facilities and civic buildings will also benefit.

Developed for those who work on a Green Star Buildings v1 project on site – whether a contractor, subcontractor and part of the wider project team. This course has been developed to help your business prepare for compliance, increase your knowledge on how to manage your risk from the tendering stage through to how you can review  data sheets and manage the documentation for compliance.
 

We will be exploring the contractor-centric credits and take a deep dive into the materials credits, such as Responsible Structure, Envelope, Systems and Finishes as well as the Exposure to Toxins credits. You’ll learn how construction materials must be vetted for compliance against VOC and Formaldehyde content as well as the responsible products framework that offers points for materials with higher consideration to environmental sustainability. Take away essential information to improve your processes, making them more efficient and effective.

Key areas of learning include:

• the what and how of Green Star – and how you contribute to a project

• what are the tools for the most effective approach to Green Star

• understanding Green Star requirements from start to finish

• the materials-related credits and how you demonstrate compliance

• hints and tips from past projects and how to ensure the best assessment outcome

Places are limited. 

Refrigerants have long been considered a small part of a building’s total emissions.  But the reality is that the decision of which refrigerants system one installs, and the refrigerants they use, can have a big impact on a building over decades. 

In 2025, GBCA launched a discussion paper, Freeze Frame: Refrigerants as long-term building infrastructure, highlighting the important role of refrigerants in reducing emissions and improving building performance.

This refrigerant bank is projected to grow to 80,000 tonnes by 2036. At the same time, modelling shows demand for new refrigerants will outstrip supply, with a threefold shortfall projected by 2036 under the current phase-down.  But how do you get up to speed in this area?

Refrigerants are a critical but often overlooked piece of the climate puzzle, with every building relying on refrigerants, yet they’re rarely factored into long-term planning.   With out planning, we risk higher retrofit costs, supply shortages and emissions that could have been avoided. The refrigerant choices we make now will shape building performance for decades to come.

Join us for this workshop as we explore the key areas of challenge and what the possible solutions might be. Hear insights and lessons from case studies and key experts in the field.  And examine how you can prepare for the future of refrigerants. 

Ideal for:

• Sustainability managers and ESG professionals  

• Building owners and asset managers  

• Facilities and operations managers  

• HVAC&R engineers and consultants  

• Building services engineers  

• Property and project managers  

• Green Star practitioners and sustainability consultants  

• Contractors and service providers working with refrigeration and air-conditioning systems

Join our experts including: 

• Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager Strategy & Development, Strategic Projects, Green Building Council of Australia

• David Palin, Director ESG, Asset Management, Mirvac 

• Jeremy Mansfield, Founder / Director, Mansfield Advisory
• Sami Zheng, Chief Executive Officer, AIRAH

• Alan Fok, Sustainable Operations Director, JLL

• Jo Kieboom, Director Ecological Sustainability, Built Infrastructure – Design and Technical Services, Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
   
   

In association with 

Your refrigerant decisions today will shape the next 20 years and beyond – our discussion paper Freeze Frame opens the conversation on what this means for assets, climate goals and the industry. Read the paper and have your say here.

This course will be recorded and made available for those that cannot attend in our on-demand library for purchase. Note, group discussion and group work will not be included in the recording.

Existing buildings are central to the transition to a low-carbon, resilient built environment. As sustainability expectations, market demands and regulatory pressures evolve, owners and project teams face increasing pressure to improve performance, future-proof assets and unlock long-term value.

This practical, industry-led course explores how organisations are delivering successful building uplift initiatives across existing assets. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, participants will gain practical insights into the opportunities and challenges of improving building performance, reducing emissions and extending asset life through retrofit, refurbishment and building transformation.

What you’ll learn:

• Understand the factors driving investment in existing building upgrades.

• Evaluate different pathways for improving building performance and long-term asset outcomes.

• Explore how organisations prioritise and justify building uplift initiatives across their portfolios.

• Understand the challenges and opportunities of delivering upgrades in occupied buildings, including tenant engagement, project sequencing, operational continuity and construction logistics.

• Examine practical strategies for upgrading key building elements and systems, including HVAC and building services, façades and building fabric improvements.

• Identify the key stakeholders, project considerations and common challenges that influence successful delivery.

Join our experts including:

• John Bourne, Leader – Sustainability, A.G. Coombs

• Robyn Hyslop, Industry Leader and Property Sustainability Specialist

• Nick Hill, Senior Associate Sustainability, ADP Consulting

• Steven Peters, Chief Sustainability Officer, IFM Investors

• Adrian Taylor, Regenerative Lead,  BVN Architecture

• David Collins, Partner & Managing Director, Cundall

• Susan Feltaous, Executive Director, Head of Sustainability, JLL

• Jess Roberts, Technical Advisor, Green Building Council of Australia

Ideal for:  

• Property owners and asset managers  

• Sustainability professionals  

• Project and facilities managers  

• Engineers, architects and consultants

This course will be recorded and made available for those that cannot attend in our on-demand library for purchase. 

Commissioning and tuning are some of the most important, and often overlooked, elements in delivering high-performing, sustainable buildings.

While commissioning is often viewed as a final project milestone focused on testing and handover, effective commissioning begins much earlier. When embedded throughout design, construction and project delivery, and complemented by ongoing tuning, it helps ensure buildings perform as intended, reduces operational risks, supports better occupant outcomes, and protects the long-term value of sustainable investments.

This Green Star course explores how commissioning and tuning can be used as strategic tools to improve project outcomes and support Green Star certification. Despite significant advances in sustainable building delivery, verification, handover and early operations remain stages where actual performance can vary considerably. Effective commissioning and tuning help bridge this gap, ensuring buildings continue to operate as intended after occupancy. 
 

What you will learn:  

• Understand the role of commissioning and tuning across the project lifecycle.

• Explore how commissioning and tuning support Green Star certification and improved building performance.

• Learn how performance verification, metering, benchmarking and tuning can improve accountability, reduce performance gaps at verification and handover, and strengthen project outcomes.

• Gain practical insights from a successful Green Star case study.

Speakers:  

• Jeremy Mansfield, Founder/Director, Mansfield Advisory

• Conor Rawlins, Senior Engineer, Full Circle Design Services

• James Rodger, Commissioning Manager / ICA, Base Services Group

• Jim Ng, Technical Services & Initiatives Lead, Green Building Council of Australia

Ideal for: 
This course is designed for sustainability professionals and project teams involved in delivering or supporting Green Star certified projects, including Green Star Accredited Professionals, consultants, engineers, developers, contractors and asset owners.

This course will be recorded and made available for those that cannot attend in our on-demand library for purchase.

Waste is no longer just something to divert, it’s a valuable resource.

As we shift from a historic focus on landfill diversion to a more sophisticated, outcomes-driven approach grounded in circular economy principles, how do we embrace the next evolution of waste management in the built environment?

In this session, we’ll examine how our understanding of waste has changed, from measuring what we throw away, to designing out waste from the earliest stages of a project. We’ll unpack how this shift is influencing project decision-making across design, construction, fit out and operations across Australia’s built environment and highlight opportunities to unlock greater value from materials and resources.

Hear key insights from the Australia’s Wasted Opportunity benchmarking report, and examine how Green Star pathways can be used to embed circular economy principles, supporting projects to reduce emissions, recover materials and create long-term value.

Through real world case studies, hear practical strategies for minimising waste and integrating sustainable design. From material reuse to planning and specification in innovative fit outs, you’ll gain insights into how to drive efficiency and improve sustainability outcomes across different asset types.

The session includes interactive discussion, giving attendees the opportunity to share challenges, learn from peers and explore how these approaches can be applied within their own projects and organisations.

What you’ll learn:

• How to shift focus to view waste as a resource to be recovered and repurposed.

• Embed circular economy principles from early design to fit out and operations.

• How to use Green Star tools and pathways

• Discover successful strategies from real-world case studies

Who is this for?

This session is ideal for sustainability, design, project and operational leaders seeking to embed circular economy principles in the built environment

Our speakers:

• Shruti Thomas, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Arcadis

• Cameron Kaufman, Circular Economy Specialist, Coreo

• Paul Rosenberg Vella, National Manager, ALD & Co Founder & Director, Refit8

• Clayton Bristow, Managing Director, FF & 3  

• Gabrielle Pavicic, Green Star Program Lead, Green Building Council of Australia