For Prospective Students

Interested in Taking the SBA Course?

Do you want to learn how to contribute to a more sustainable built environment? Are you interested in engaging clients or others in your workplace to make more environmentally responsible building decisions? Are you eager to connect with a network of professionals in the building industry committed to furthering the green building movement? Then the SBA course is the right course for you! If you're ready to sign up now, find a course near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why the SBA course?

The SBA course is unique and exceptional in that it offers:

  • In-person instruction and interaction with fellow students in the building, design, and environmental professions
  • Local experts as guest instructors, who bring regional knowledge and information resources to the course
  • Field trips to exemplary projects
  • Hands-on, interactive experiences tailored to adult learners
  • Professional accreditation as a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor, upon completion of the course and exam
  • Rated as a 400 Level Mastery Course by the USGBC Education Provider Program

Who Should Take the Course?

There are no limitations to who can take the course, and there are no prerequisites. Many SBA students have building, design, or environmental backgrounds, though the course is accessible to a wide range of professionals in many different industries, including engineering, government, research, resource conservation, utilities, and consulting. You must be able to commit to meet the course requirements, including attendance at all nine course sessions (two full days per session, typically on Friday and Saturday, once a month).

Course details: Where and when is the course offered? How much does it cost? How do I register?

The SBA course is offered across the United States and in Canada through local community colleges and other organizations. To accommodate professional schedules, the course typically meets once a month, all day Friday and Saturday, for nine (9) months from October through June. Scheduling and registration is handled through individual providers. The cost varies by provider, but is typically between $1,900 and $2,500.

Contact the course provider near you for details.

No course near you?

If you don’t see a course listed near you, create a profile on this web site and we will keep you updated as new schools offer the SBA course in your area. Or you can tell the continuing education department at your local community college to contact us for information on offering the course.

How do I learn more about the SBA course and NaSBAP?

Contact your local provider to learn about upcoming Information Sessions or to obtain the latest course schedule. For information on the national program, contact NaSBAP at info@nasbap.org.