You will receive a certificate of completion that you can use later for CE hours to be provided to USGBC as a proof when requested.
The following can be used to report the course successfully:
Course name: GBCI Bootcamp: Overview of Green Business Certifications and Programs
GBCI Course ID: 920016721
Course level: Intermediate
GBCI CE (Continuing Education) hours: 1.5 hours
This course provide LEED practitioners, project teams, service providers, and developers an overview of the expanding suite of tools offered by the Green Business Certification Inc. Learn about the tools for market transformation: LEED, Arc, WELL, Sustainable Sites Initiative, PEER, Parksmart, TRUE, GRESB, and LEED for Cities. Receive an overview on each of the green building offerings that builds upon your knowledge of LEED. Discover the tools and resources for advancing green buildings, communities and cities as part of your green business strategy. No matter the type, size, scope, or life-cycle phase of your project, GBCI has a system than can work for you.
Certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the course after passing successfully the quiz.
Benefits of joining the course:
• Receive 1.50 CE hours that can contribute towards your LEED credential hours.
• Learn how to report your CE hours with step-by-step guidance.
• Learn more about other sustainability building standards and rating systems.
• Understand the principles and how each rating system works.
• Receive a certificate of completion after finishing the course.
• Get a life-time access to the course that never expires.
• Contact the instructor for any clarification or question through our Q&A platform.
• Receive access to the bonus lecture with bonuses and promotional offers.
Course Objectives
• Review the value of LEED.
• Identify ways that new GBCI tools, resources and offerings address the components necessary for healthy buildings, cities, and communities.
• Recognize the Arc platform as a value add to LEED v4 projects and your green services of validated building performance.
• Compare LEED v4 credits and synergies with other green building systems.
General notes:
The course is provided by karim elnabawy - GBERA "Green Building Education and Research Academy" and it took a huge amount of time and effort to be developed in a way that will allow students benefit from them. The course is not allowed to be distributed outside Udemy by any means. Only sharing the official link to the course is allowed.
Screenshots and downloading videos is not allowed.
In the following link, you will understand how to use UDEMY practice tests and quizzes: https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/231954647-Practice-Test-FAQs
GBERA is not affiliated with the U.S. Green Building Council® or Green Business Certification Inc.™ and does not administer the LEED AP® /LEED® Green Associate™ program. USGBC and GBCI do not endorse or recommend the products or services offered by GBERA.
LEED AP® and the LEED AP logos are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and are used with permission.
LEED® Green Associate™ and the LEED Green Associate logos are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and are used with permission.
Copyright © 2018 U.S. Green Building Council
How to build mental resilience in tough times
Exam strategies for the three AQA Sociology A-level sociology exam papers
Agile Scrum & Product Owner Intro : Short Course on Role of Product Owner in Scrum + Pay & Job aspect of a Product Owner
Make Passive Money by Create and Sell Professional Actions online, by Learning this Professional Method
Forgiving others - What is true forgiveness?Make the world that you live in a better place. Ways to absolute forgiveness
Karim Elnabawy Balbaa is a seasoned Sustainability and Climate Change Professional, adept at leading and advising on sustainable initiatives for major developments in the Middle East. As a Licensed Instructor (USGBC Faculty) and a holder of multiple LEED AP accreditations, Karim brings a wealth of expertise to his role.
With over 13 years of industry experience, Karim has established a strong foundation in Sustainable building design, Architecture, Master Planning, Sustainable Technical Engineering, Net Zero Energy, and climate change actions, as well as sustainability and strategy advisory. He has successfully spearheaded sustainable development initiatives across numerous high-profile developments in the Middle East.
With a strong presence as a public speaker at conferences and events, Karim has garnered international recognition for his contributions to sustainability practices, receiving prestigious awards from esteemed organizations in the USA, Italy, Greece, Emirates, India, and Egypt.
In 2017, Karim was shortlisted as a rising star by ME magazine, acknowledging his significant impact on raising sustainability awareness in the region, having trained over 5000 professionals, academics, and students. Furthermore, his instructional courses on the LEED rating system and sustainability have achieved best-selling status on platforms such as Udemy, Skillshare, and various other websites.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Stakeholder engagement, fostering strong client relationships, and exceptional communication and presentation skills, including engagement with executive leaders.
• Development of comprehensive Sustainability, Climate Change, and ESG strategies for corporate organizations.
• Expertise in sustainable design, master planning, and construction supervision.
• Profound knowledge and experience with LEED, WELL, Estidama Pearl rating system, Mostadam, Living Building Challenge, SITES, and EDGE Green Building rating systems.
• Successful delivery of over 20 LEED Gold and Platinum projects in the Middle East, encompassing LEED V3, LEED V4, and LEED V4.1.
• Extensive experience in LEED Online documentation, LEED Reviews, and LEED project administration.
CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATION
+ USGBC Faculty™ - A global network of credible, qualified instructors, teachers and facilitators with deep expertise in and passion for sustainability that cuts across sectors, cultures and geographies.
+ Intl. Assoc. AIA - Membership in American Institute of Architects.
+ LEED® AP BD+C - Accredited professional in building design and construction from USGBC.
+ LEED® AP O+M - Accredited professional in operations and maintenance from USGBC
+ LEED® AP ID+C - Accredited professional in interior design and construction from USGBC.
+ PMP® - Project management professional from PMI.
+ WELL AP™ - Accredited professional in wellness in the built environment from IWBI.
+ C2C Catalyst Certified™ - Cradle to Cradle Certification program.
+ Estidama PQP-PBRS - Pearl Qualified Professional in pearl Building rating system from UPC Abo Dhabi.
+ SSYB™ - Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt™.
+ BSc Architecture | Alexandria university, Egypt
+ MSc Sustainability and building services engineering | Heriot watt university, UK - 2024
HONORS + AWARDS
+ Shortlisted| Rising star of the Year in ME – UAE - 2017
+ 1st Prize| Sednaoui Alkhazindar rehabilitation - Cairo, Egypt - 2010.
+ 2nd Prize| New Mansura University - Mansoura,Egypt - 2009.
+ 2nd Prize| New Capital City - Cairo, Egypt - 2012.
+ 2nd Prize| Black Taj – Time Unfuse - India - 2018.
+ 3rd Prize| Sustainability Center - Alexandria, Egypt - 2010.
+ Honorable Mention| Evolo Skyscraper - USA - 2011.
+ Honorable mention| Leverano Horizon Tower - Lecee, Italy - 2014.
+ Special Mention| Piraeus facade reformation - Piraeus, Greece - 2010.
+ Honorable Mention| Syndicate Club revitalization - Alex, Egypt - 2013.
+ Honorable Mention| Stanly office building - Alexandria, Egypt - 2014.
+ Finalist| Mixed use building - Hamburg, Germany - 2015.
+ Exhibition| Land art generator - Abo Dhabi, UAE - 2010.
+ Finalist/Exhibition| Omraneya Graduation Projects, Amman, Jordan - 2010.
+ Exhibition| Science City Complex, Cairo, Egypt - 2016.
PUBLICATIONS + MEDIA COVERAGE
+ Evolo Magazine|Seeds of Life Awarded project 2011 ‘’Book’’
+ Evolo Website| Skyscrapers online magazine Land Art Generator ‘’Layers of Dubai’’ Project 2010
Evolo Skyscraper Awarded proposal ‘’Seeds of Life’’ project 2011
+ Archdaily|10 Million Monthly Visit Taking Leave Awarded Proposal ‘’Data Driven City’’ 2012
Evolo Skyscraper Awarded proposal ‘’Seeds of Life’’ project 2011
Land Art Generator ‘’Layers of Dubai’’ Project 2010
Piraeus tower facade reformation awarded proposal 2010
+ Bustler|Architecture Competitions
Evolo Skyscraper Awarded proposal ‘’Seeds of Life’’ project 2011
+ Greek Architects Magazine|Architecture Magazine
Piraeus tower facade reformation awarded proposal 2010
+ Inhabitat|Green building Designs
Evolo Skyscraper Awarded proposal ‘’Seeds of Life’’ project 2011
Land Art Generator ‘’Layers of Dubai’’ Project 2010
+ AECCafe|architecture website The World Sustainability centre awarded proposal 2011
+ Stanly Real Estate|awards Ceremony
Awarded Proposal exhibition for new stanly HQ 2014
+ Biblioteca de alexandria|Science City complex competition International Exhibition featured science city proposal 2016
+ UNESCO’s|Culture center International Competition Online Exhibition for the cultural center proposal 2015
+ Archistart|Architecture website Awarded Proposal for horizon tower in Lecee 2014
