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Interiors - Green Star Online Course

About the Course

This course is presented online and accessible anywhere as a scheduled event. Students have access to the course material for 2 week period as selected by the participant. Support, both from technical and subject matter perspective is offered to each individual throughout the period. 

This course covers background, theory, structure and workings of the rating tools and the basics of the certification process

The course material will be accessible from your personal GBCSA dashboard. It is up to you to decide whether you would like to review the material and move through the course incrementally spending about 45 – 60 minutes per day or setting aside a full 10 to 12 hours to move through it all at once.

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
  • Complete quizzes to test your understanding

Course Format

In order to qualify to write the exam and become a GSAP NB, you will need to “complete” both theonline course and the workshop before writing and passing the exam. “Completion” of the onlinecourse means that you have opened all the documents and finally, very importantly completed allthe quizzes. We are able to track all your activity through our learning management system so noshort cuts!

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

Module 1:

Green Building & the GBCSA. Understand why green building is important and the role 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. Learn how 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 measured. Learn 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 measured. Learn about the credits that make up the Water category

Module 8:

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

Module 9:

Land use and ecology. Understand how and why the Land Use and Ecology category is 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. Learn about 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 the certification 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

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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