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GBCSA Academy

Supporting green building professionals at every stage of career development.

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned expert, our diverse programmes offer a spectrum of learning opportunities to meet your needs. Our commitment to providing quality, accessible training and accreditation is reflected in a broad selection of online courses and in-person events. We offer training and qualifications in various green building tools, along with specialised workshops and masterclasses led by industry luminaries.

While most of our events cater to individual learners, we also offer customised training for small teams. Contact us to craft a tailored training journey that supports your organisation’s specific objectives. Elevate your skills and expertise with GBCSA Academy.

Keep up to date with the latest in Green Star and industry information.

Learn recognised industry tools in sustainable building practices to access new career opportunities.

Learn at your own pace with our on-demand e-learning platform.

Many of our courses can also help you meet your CPD requirements.

Training Programmes

Green Star Accredited Professional (AP)

A Green Star AP is someone equipped with the knowledge and expertise to guide projects through Green Star certification. 

Net Zero Accredited Professional (AP)

A Net Zero AP is someone equipped with the knowledge and expertise to guide projects through Net Zero certification. 

Green Star Professional Team Member (PTM)

PTMs are individuals who are equipped to play a support role in a project team in the design and certification of a Green Star or Net Zero-registered project.

EDGE Expert and EDGE Auditor Training

EDGE training formally equips professionals with an internationally recognised accreditation by the International Finance Corporation.

Introduction to Green Buildings and Sustainable Design 

For professionals across the built environment to enable a critical understanding of what makes a building green, and how to apply this from design strategies to practical techniques and methods.

GBCSA Masterclasses

Deep dives into technical aspects of green buildings presented by industry experts. Keep an eye on our newsletter and events listing for upcoming Masterclass details. Reach out to us if you’d like to explore hosting a Masterclass.

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Green Star Accredited Professional (AP)

Green Star New Buildings and Major Refurbishments ​

Green Star Building Performance​

Green Star Interiors​

Green Star Sustainable Precincts​

Net Zero Accredited Professional (AP)

Green Star Professional Team Member (PTM)

Green Star New Buildings and Major Refurbishments ​

Green Star Building Performance​

Green Star Interiors​

Green Star Sustainable Precincts​

Net Zero​

EDGE Expert and EDGE Auditor Training

EDGE Expert Online

EDGE Expert In Person

EDGE Auditor Online

Introduction to Green Buildings and Sustainable Design

GBCSA Academy training events

  • Net Zero Insights Series: Part 1 - Net Zero Water

    16 Jul 2024 Workshop Online
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  • Green Building Insights EPC 1 : Understanding the application of EPC Standards for Buildings

    07 Aug 2024 Workshop Online
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  • Accredited Professional - New Buildings & Major Refurbishments Webinar

    13 Aug 2024 Workshop Online
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  • Accredited Professional - Existing Building Performance Webinar

    22 Aug 2024 Workshop Online
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  • Accredited Professional - Net Zero Webinar

    29 Aug 2024 Workshop Online
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  • Professional Team Member - New Buildings & Major Refurbishments

    03 Oct 2024 Workshop
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We’d be happy to answer any of your queries.

Lisa Reynolds

Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

Lisa Reynolds is the CEO of the Green Building Council South Africa.

Lisa was the driver for the drafting of Energy Efficiency Standards and Regulations for Buildings and has been involved in Energy Efficiency since 2003. She serves on many committees in the SABS and within the energy management professionals’ space. She was President of the SAEEC from 2016 to 2019 and was the previous President of the ESCo (Energy Services Companies) Association. Lisa was instrumental in the formation of SAFEE (Southern African Females in Energy Efficiency) within SAEEC.

She has assisted the South African Government with its Green Building Framework policies, Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives and Energy Efficiency Strategies

Her passion for the “Green space” started with the birth of the Green Building Council in 2007. Lisa served on the Board and the Technical Committee of the GBCSA, as well as on several Technical Working Groups for Rating Tools and Criteria. Lisa. became CEO in June 2020.

Lisa has a BSc, an MBA and a CEM. Lisa’s awards include the 2007 ETA Award for Women, 2008 Individual Energy (SAEE), 2012 SABS Standards Writer Award; the 2014 Women in Energy (SAWIEN); and the 2016 Ian Lane Hall of Fame award.

Lisa is committed to growing the Green Economy within a Green Recovery.

Organisational categories

As an organisational member, you will fall into one of the below categories, and be charged according to specific size indicators. Please reach out to us for any further clarity on which category is best for your organisation

Property Developers

Annual Turnover

Investors, Owners, Property Managers

Total Asset Value

Major Corporate Tenants & Retail

Annual Gross Rentals

Building Contractors

Annual Turnover

Building Product Manufacturers & Distributors

Annual Turnover

Professional Services: Architects, Designers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, PM’s, Consultants, Legal

Number of employees

Research, Higher Education, NGO’S & Regulators

NGO or Research/Higher Education/ Regulators

Related Interests: Utilities, Financial, Insurance, etc.

Annual Turnover

Government

Local/ municipal/ provincial/ state 
Contact GBCSA to confirm your category