The Green Star foundations course is ideal for those wanting to get to grips with Green Star and its role in sustainability in the built environment.
If you are looking to work on more Green Star projects in the future, or looking as an organisation to keep up to date with the ever changing industry movements, this course will give you the insights you need.
Key topics explored in this course:
+ why it is critical to embed sustainability in the built environment
+ examining the business case for sustainability and benefits of choosing Green Star
+ overview of the Green Star rating tools
+ learn from a case study – tips on how they achieved a Green Star rating and lessons for success
Whether from a developer, architect, supplier or wider professional services, this course will arm you with a greater understanding of sustainability to share with your stakeholders and customers.
This course is also part of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program and the first step to gaining your Green Star Associate (GSA) or Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) qualification.
On completion of this course, you can attend any of our Green Star advanced courses, the second step toward gaining your GSA or GSAP qualification. Find out more about our CPD program and the steps to gain your Green Star qualification here.
With thanks to our Future Focus partners
The Green Star foundations course is ideal for those wanting to get to grips with Green Star and its role in sustainability in the built environment.
If you are looking to work on more Green Star projects in the future, or looking as an organisation to keep up to date with the ever changing industry movements, this course will give you the insights you need.
Key topics explored in this course:
+ why it is critical to embed sustainability in the built environment
+ examining the business case for sustainability and benefits of choosing Green Star
+ overview of the Green Star rating tools
+ learn from a case study – tips on how they achieved a Green Star rating and lessons for success
Whether from a developer, architect, supplier or wider professional services, this course will arm you with a greater understanding of sustainability to share with your stakeholders and customers.
This course is also part of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program and the first step to gaining your Green Star Associate (GSA) or Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) qualification.
On completion of this course, you can attend any of our Green Star advanced courses, the second step toward gaining your GSA or GSAP qualification. Find out more about our CPD program and the steps to gain your Green Star qualification here.
With thanks to our Future Focus partners
This course is a must-have for professionals currently using the Green Star Performance tool or planning to use it in the near future. By completing this course, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects under the Green Star Performance rating tool.
During this course you will:
- understand the Performance rating tool and tips on how to use it
- examine key credits including Energy and Potable Water
- analyse credits and assess key requirements, pathways for compliance and documentation requirements
- learn how to effectively use the Performance calculators
- explore Building type credits and portfolio certification
- understand step by step the submission and certification process
- discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of submission templates and documentation
- draw upon tips from certified assessors to assist in achieving a successful certification
What’s included in the course:
- online learning modules
- an expert-led online live session
- Green Star – Performance submission guidelines
- enrolment into the CPD program
- access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam
Accreditation pathway
With thanks to our Future Focus partners
The Green Star foundations course is ideal for those wanting to get to grips with Green Star and its role in sustainability in the built environment.
If you are looking to work on more Green Star projects in the future, or looking as an organisation to keep up to date with the ever changing industry movements, this course will give you the insights you need.
Key topics explored in this course:
+ why it is critical to embed sustainability in the built environment
+ examining the business case for sustainability and benefits of choosing Green Star
+ overview of the Green Star rating tools
+ learn from a case study – tips on how they achieved a Green Star rating and lessons for success
Whether from a developer, architect, supplier or wider professional services, this course will arm you with a greater understanding of sustainability to share with your stakeholders and customers.
This course is also part of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program and the first step to gaining your Green Star Associate (GSA) or Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) qualification.
On completion of this course, you can attend any of our Green Star advanced courses, the second step toward gaining your GSA or GSAP qualification. Find out more about our CPD program and the steps to gain your Green Star qualification here.
With thanks to our Future Focus partners
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
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.
We are so thrilled to be back for Green Building Day Virtual 2025.
Gain insight into best practice and practical learning outcomes from leading Green Star projects and explore how to transform the sustainable built environment.
Key Themes for 2025:
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Pathways and innovations in embodied carbon
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Prioritising sustainable and circular procurement
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Accelerating the shift to reuse and circularity
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Complexities of refrigerants in the sustainable built environment
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How do we deliver improved nature-based outcomes
Learn and gain technical lessons from case study projects
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UNSW Campus electrification
-
First building – Bradfield City Centre (Government and manufacturing facility)
Check out the full agenda here
Why attend Green Building Day:
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Boost your learning and earn 6 Green Star CPD points.
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Examine leading Green Star projects with a technical lens and hear practical insights from the teams behind them.
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We work with industry to ensure Green Star evolves with industry, join us to hear the latest insights on the Green Star rating tools.
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Connect with likeminded peers and develop your network.
What’s included in your ticket:
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Full day virtual conference with access to the recorded sessions
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6 Green Star CPD points
Booking discounts available
Discounts available for Future Green Leaders, Members and groups!
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If your GBCA profile is linked to a GBCA member organisation, you will automatically receive the discounted member rate.
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A 10% discount is available for groups of 3-6 people from the same organisation. Please use the 3-6 ticket option on this page.
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Greater discounts are available for groups 7+, contact us for further information.
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For groups across multiple cities, please email us the details and we can book on your behalf.
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The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code GBDFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking.
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Other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
Please email us at education@gbca.org.au or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any booking queries.
We are so thrilled to be back in Melbourne for Green Building Day 2025.
Gain insight into best practice and practical learning outcomes from leading Green Star projects and explore how to transform the sustainable built environment.
Key Themes for 2025:
-
Pathways and innovations in embodied carbon
-
Prioritising sustainable and circular procurement
-
Accelerating the shift to reuse and circularity
-
Complexities of refrigerants in the sustainable built environment
-
How do we deliver improved nature-based outcomes
Why attend Green Building Day:
-
Boost your learning and earn 6 Green Star CPD points.
-
Examine leading Green Star projects with a technical lens and hear practical insights from the teams behind them.
-
We work with industry to ensure Green Star evolves with industry, join us to hear the latest insights on the Green Star rating tools.
-
Connect with likeminded peers and the GBCA team to develop your network.
What’s included in your ticket:
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Full day conference with hot vegetarian lunch, morning and afternoon tea and barista coffee
-
Interactive networking opportunities throughout the conference and at the post conference drinks reception
-
6 Green Star CPD points
If you can’t attend in-person, our Sydney event will be live streamed on 26 June. See our Green Building Day Virtual page for further information.
Booking discounts available
Discounts available for Future Green Leaders, Members and groups!
-
If your GBCA profile is linked to a GBCA member organisation, you will automatically receive the discounted member rate.
-
A 10% discount is available for groups of 3-6 people from the same organisation. Please use the 3-6 ticket option on this page. Greater discounts are available for groups 7+, contact us for further information.
-
For groups across multiple cities, please email us the details and we can book on your behalf.
-
The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code GBDFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking.
-
Other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
Please email us at education@gbca.org.au or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any booking queries.
We are so thrilled to be back in Perth for Green Building Day 2025.
Gain insight into best practice and practical learning outcomes from leading Green Star projects and explore how to transform the sustainable built environment.
Key Themes for 2025:
-
Pathways and innovations in embodied carbon
-
Prioritising sustainable and circular procurement
-
Accelerating the shift to reuse and circularity
-
Complexities of refrigerants in the sustainable built environment
-
How do we deliver improved nature-based outcomes
Learn and gain technical lessons from case study projects
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Building for Tomorrow: METRONET case study on sustainable procurement for low-carbon construction
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Adaptive reuse in action: Robertson Library, Curtin University
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Bayswater station project
Check out the full agenda here
Why attend Green Building Day:
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Boost your learning and earn 6 Green Star CPD points.
-
Examine leading Green Star projects with a technical lens and hear practical insights from the teams behind them.
-
We work with industry to ensure Green Star evolves with industry, join us to hear the latest insights on the Green Star rating tools.
-
Connect with likeminded peers and the GBCA team to develop your network.
What’s included in your ticket:
-
Full day conference with hot vegetarian lunch, morning and afternoon tea
-
Interactive networking opportunities throughout the conference and at the post conference drinks reception
-
6 Green Star CPD points
If you can’t attend in-person, our Sydney event will be live streamed on 26 June. See our Green Building Day Virtual page for further information.
Booking discounts available
Discounts available for Future Green Leaders, Members and groups!
-
If your GBCA profile is linked to a GBCA member organisation, you will automatically receive the discounted member rate.
-
A 10% discount is available for groups of 3-6 people from the same organisation. Please use the 3-6 ticket option on this page.
-
Greater discounts are available for groups 7+, contact us for further information. For groups across multiple cities, please email us the details and we can book on your behalf.
-
The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code GBDFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking.
-
Other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
Please email us at education@gbca.org.au or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any booking queries.
Gain insight into best practice and practical learning outcomes from leading Green Star projects and explore how to transform the sustainable built environment.
Key Themes for 2025:
-
Pathways and innovations in embodied carbon
-
Prioritising sustainable and circular procurement
-
Accelerating the shift to reuse and circularity
-
Complexities of refrigerants in the sustainable built environment
-
How do we deliver improved nature-based outcomes
Learn and gain technical lessons from case study projects
-
UNSW Campus electrification
-
First building – Bradfield City Centre (Government and manufacturing facility)
Check out the full agenda here
Why attend Green Building Day:
-
Boost your learning and earn 6 Green Star CPD points.
-
Examine leading Green Star projects with a technical lens and hear practical insights from the teams behind them.
-
We work with industry to ensure Green Star evolves with industry, join us to hear the latest insights on the Green Star rating tools.
-
Connect with likeminded peers and the GBCA team to develop your network.
What’s included in your ticket:
-
Full day conference with hot vegetarian lunch, morning and afternoon tea and barista coffee
-
Interactive networking opportunities throughout the conference and at the post conference drinks reception
-
6 Green Star CPD points
If you can’t attend in-person, this event will also be live streamed. See our Green Building Day Virtual page to book. Note 72 hours notice is required to change your ticket from in-person to virtual.
Booking discounts available
Discounts available for Future Green Leaders, Members and groups!
-
If your GBCA profile is linked to a GBCA member organisation, you will automatically receive the discounted member rate.
-
A 10% discount is available for groups of 3-6 people from the same organisation. Please use the 3-6 ticket option on this page.
-
Greater discounts are available for groups 7+, contact us for further information.
-
For groups across multiple cities, please email us the details and we can book on your behalf.
-
The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code GBDFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking.
-
Other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
Please email us at education@gbca.org or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any booking queries.
We are so thrilled to be back in Adelaide for Green Building Day 2025.
Gain insight into best practice and practical learning outcomes from leading Green Star projects and explore how to transform the sustainable built environment.
Key Themes for 2025:
-
Pathways and innovations in embodied carbon
-
Prioritising sustainable and circular procurement
-
Accelerating the shift to reuse and circularity
-
Complexities of refrigerants in the sustainable built environment
-
How do we deliver improved nature-based outcomes
Learn and gain technical lessons from case study projects
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60 King William Street (Commercial building)
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Uniting on Second – Bowden (apartments project)
Check out our full agenda here
Why attend Green Building Day:
-
Boost your learning and earn 6 Green Star CPD points.
-
Examine leading Green Star projects with a technical lens and hear practical insights from the teams behind them.
-
We work with industry to ensure Green Star evolves with industry, join us to hear the latest insights on the Green Star rating tools.
-
Connect with likeminded peers and the GBCA team to develop your network.
What’s included in your ticket:
-
Full day conference with hot vegetarian lunch, morning and afternoon tea
-
Interactive networking opportunities throughout the conference and at the post conference drinks reception
-
6 Green Star CPD points
If you can’t attend in-person, our Sydney event will also be live streamed on 26 June. See our Green Building Day Virtual page for further information.
Booking discounts available
Discounts available for Future Green Leaders, Members and groups!
-
If your GBCA profile is linked to a GBCA member organisation, you will automatically receive the discounted member rate.
-
A 10% discount is available for groups of 3-6 people from the same organisation. Please use the 3-6 ticket option on this page. Greater discounts are available for groups 7+, contact us for further information.
-
For groups across multiple cities, please email us the details and we can book on your behalf.
-
The Future Green Leader discount is offered in addition to member and group discounts. If you are a Future Green Leader, please apply the code GBDFGL in the cart to receive 20% off your booking.
-
Other discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Future Green Leader or group discounts.
Please email us at education@gbca.org.au or call us on 02 8239 6200 if you have any booking queries.