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Sustainable Classroom Specialist – SCS Certificate
Beyond Smart Cities offers the Sustainable Classroom Specialist (SCS) credential program. The SCS certificate program prepares preK–12 educators and school staff to recognize what promotes or impedes healthy, resource-efficient, and environmentally sustainable learning environments.
The SCS certificate covers fundamental knowledge of green buildings and any green rating system used in a school setting. For those who acquire the SCS, preparing for the LEED Green Associate, IGBC AP, or GRIHA CP exam is a natural next step in demonstrating core expertise in green building principles.
The Sustainable Classroom Specialist (SCS) Certificate program provides elementary school–12 educators and school staff with the knowledge and skills to identify the elements that support or impede the development of healthy, resource-efficient, and ecologically sustainable learning environments.
The Sustainable Classroom Specialist (SCS) Certificate provides comprehensive knowledge of environmentally friendly designs and the latest green building rating systems, specifically tailored to educational settings. After successfully finishing the SCS certificate program, a natural next step to showcase expertise in green building concepts would be to prepare for the SCS, LEED, or IGBC Green Associate exam.
Krishnaji Pawar, a knowledgeable green building specialist, developed the Sustainable Classroom Specialist-SCS Certificate training. He specializes in creating sustainable design strategies for commissioning, environmental impact assessment, green building certification systems (LEED, GSAS, etc.), energy modeling, and environmental management systems.
Learning Objectives
- Promotes school health and environmental responsibility.
- Creates an ideal physical environment for student academic development.
- Reduces environmental absenteeism.
- Encourages environmentally conscious practices
- Connects green practices to the classroom curriculum.
- Encourages respect for sustainable methods.
- Complements environmentally friendly schools and communities.
- Includes teaching projects and problem-based learning
- Design principles for whole-school sustainability.
- Focuses on healthy ecosystems for learning.
- Identifies potential professional development opportunities.
- Supports environmentally responsible practices by saving energy and water.
- Encourages appreciation for environmentally sustainable practices.
- Applies for elective continuing education credits.
Beyond Smart Cities offers Green Building Services to help businesses achieve environmentally responsible objectives through energy and resource conservation strategies. These services reduce energy consumption, manage costs, minimize environmental impacts, and ensure worker health and safety.
By increasing energy and water efficiency, businesses can reduce operational costs and increase market visibility. Acquiring international or locally recognized certifications also contributes to property value and environmental commitment.
The Sustainable Classroom Specialist (SCS) provides fundamental knowledge of green building in a school context while demonstrating core proficiency in sustainable concepts. Obtaining this credential not only prepares individuals for the sustainability or green building credential, but also showcases their dedication to sustainable practices.
The Sustainable Classroom Specialist (SCS) Certificate encourages environmental responsibility and sustainability in schools. It promotes academic development, reduces environmental absenteeism, and connects green practices to the curriculum. The Specialist supports sustainable practices, saves energy and water, and prepares individuals for the Green or Sustainability Specialist examination.
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- Answer situational questions.
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- Assessment of knowledge before final exam.
- Access to 500 questions in 5 simulated exams.
- Understanding reasoning behind each question and answer.
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- Familiarization with advanced IGBC Green Standard terminology and process.
- High likelihood of passing exam on first attempt.
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Note: Beyond Smart Cities is not responsible for exam prep course content and does not guarantee passing a credential exam
Course Content
Section 1: Introduction and Course Outline
Section 2: Getting Started with Sustainable Building
Section 3: What Does a Successful Green School Look Like?
Section 4: The DNA of Whole School Sustainability
Section 5: Teaching projects and problem-based learning
Section 6: Green School Management, Aesthetics, and Efficiency
Section 7: Design Principles for Whole School Sustainability
Section 8: Policy, Safety, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Section 9: Green Building Basics and Cost Benefits
Section 10: Healthy Ecosystems for Learning
Section 11: Green school buildings are dynamic learning environments.
Section 12: Operations and Maintenance for Whole School Sustainability
Section 13: Meaningful, purposeful, and engaging learning
Section 14: Sustainable Spaces and Smart Transportation
Section 15: Energy Efficiency – Lighting
Section 16: Energy Efficiency – Plug Loads & HVAC Systems
Section 17: Water Efficiency and Quality
Section 18: Indoor Environment – Air Quality and Acoustics
Section 19: Indoor Environment – Smart Cleaning and Integrative Pest Management
Section 20: Materials and Resources
Section 21: Emerging Design Technology
Section 22: Summary and Resources
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