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Green Star Existing Building Performance (EBP) - Online Course

About the Course

The online course forms a key part of the Green Star Accredited Professional Program for Existing Building Performance. If you’re a details person or no stranger to the online learning environment, you can chose to do the online course first. The advantage of this is that you will get a deep dive into the nitty gritty, technical detail of the tool right up front, preparing you really well for engaging with the more interactive workshop component of the program. 

The online course is accessible anywhere with a reasonably good internet connection. Course material can be accessed with a computer, tablet or even a smart phone. On purchasing the course, participants can choose convenient dates to join a course. It runs every single month, starting on the second Monday of that month and is accessible to you for a full two week period. All the available dates are displayed on our website under the online course tab within your chosen Accredited Professional Program. 

During this 2 week period, you can: 

  • Access the material at any time of day
  • Spend as little as 8 to 10 hours going through the material at your own pace 
  • Read course material
  • Download everything to keep
  • Access all technical manuals and other supporting documents
  • Engage with other course participants through a forum
  • Ask for technical support anytime during working hours
  • Complete quizzes to test your understanding

Course Format

In order to qualify to write the exam and become a GSAP EBP, you will need to “complete” both the online course and the workshop before writing and passing the exam. “Completion” of the online course means that you have opened all the documents, watched the videos and finally, very importantly completed all the quizzes. We are able to track all your activity through our learning management system so no cheating!

During your chosen two week course period you will receive regular prompts to encourage you to move through material and to help you manage your time and our support team will be at hand to help you wherever necessary. 

Module 1:

Green Building & the GBCSA. Understand why green building is important and therole of the Green Building Council South Africa.

Module 2:

The Green Star rating tools. Be introduced to the Green Star Existing Building Performance tool. Understand how the tool is structured, and the eligibility criteria. Learnhow to calculate your rating.

Module 3:

Management. Understand how and why the Management category is measured.Learn about the credits that make up the Management category.

Module 4:

Understand how and why the Indoor Environment Quality category is measured.Learn about the credits that make up the Indoor Environment Quality category.

Module 5:

Energy. Understand how and why the Energy category is measuredLearn about the credits that make up the Energy category.

Module 6:

Transport. Understand how and why the Transport category is measured. Learn about the credits that make up the Transport category.

Module 7:

Water. Understand how and why the Water category is measuredLearn about the credits that make up the Water category.

Module 8:

Materials. Understand how and why the Materials category is measured. Learnabout the credits that make up the Materials category.

Module 9:

Land use and ecology. Understand how and why the Land Use and Ecology categoryis measured. Learn about the credits that make up the Land Use and Ecology category.

Module 10:

Emissions. Understand how and why the Emissions category is measured. Learnabout the credits that make up the Emissions category.

Module 11:

Innovation. Understand how and why the Innovations category is measured.Learn about the credits that make up the Innovations category.

Module 12:

The certification process and submission guidance. Be introduced to thecertification process. Be provided with guidance on submissions and assessments.

CPD Accreditation

SACAP Members

CPD SAIA 19-10/1

Workshop – 1.5 Points

Online Course – 1.5 Points

Online Exam – 0.5 Points


SAFMA Members

Workshop – 1.5 Points

Online Course – 1.5 Points

Online Exam – 1.5 Points


ECSA Members

CESA-1151-08/2020

Full Program 1 point

Upcoming Course Dates & Prices

  • 1Online Course

Existing Building Performance Online Course 

This course is presented online and accessible anywhere as a scheduled event where students have access to the course material for 2 week period as selected by the participant.

Full Program Prices (Incl VAT):

MemberOne MemberNon-MemberStudent
R6420.00R7280.00R8560.00R5790.00

Booking Process

Select the course period you would like to attend and add it to your cart. If you are booking for more than 1 attendee you will need to have their contact email at hand. You will be prompted to login to the GBCSA Dashboard on checkout and you will need to create a profile if you do not have one already.

You can choose to pay now or do an EFT later. Once payment has been made each attendee will be notified of login details via email. You will access the course via your GBCSA Dashboard.

*All fees are valid for 2021 and will automatically increase on 1 January 2022.

Please Note: The GBCSA reserves the right to cancel or postpone an event at their own discretion up to 7 days prior to the event and the GBCSA will not be held liable for any related expenses incurred by registrants for things such as flights, accommodation, meals and transportation. For further details on our terms and conditions, please click here.

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