All the skills and tools you need to make buildings sustainable, resilient and healthy.
GPRO is a certificate training program that teaches the people who build, renovate and operate buildings how to integrate high-performance practices into their everyday work. Working with unions, educational institutions, USGBC chapters, nonprofits, workforce development groups, and construction and real estate firms throughout North America, we’ve trained over 26,000 building professionals to date.
26,000+
We’ve trained over 26,000 tradespeople, building operators and other professionals
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We’ve taught courses in more than 100 cities
GPRO classes offer trade-specific sustainability training
- Learn how to incorporate systems thinking into your work.
- Craft customized action plans to improve your skills.
- Learn from certified GPRO instructors, who are experienced industry professionals.
- Earn a valued credential, the GPRO Certificate, by passing the short certificate exam.
- Find user-friendly study materials, resources and additional on-demand courses on the Urban Green Education Portal.
Train the next generation of sustainability professionals
Urban Green partners with other nonprofits, trade unions, contractors, industry associations, governments and educational institutions to deliver GPRO training in the U.S. and Canada. We’re always looking for new Delivery Partners and Instructors, who earn income and expand the sustainability workforce. Find out more below:
GPRO trainings
GPRO Getting Started with Green Building
Interested in a career in sustainability and the building industry, but not sure where to start?
GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials
How do we reduce building energy use while improving tenant comfort and health? Join a GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials training to find out and earn your GPRO Certificate! You’ll learn how to operate your building better and leave class with actionable strategies that are specific to your building.
GPRO Construction Management
How can we make the construction process more sustainable from start to finish? Join a GPRO Construction Management training to find out and earn your GPRO Certificate! You’ll learn about sustainability best practices and leave with actionable strategies for every phase of construction.
Upcoming events
Crushing the Code NYC: Residential Envelope
July 14, 2025
In this 2.5-hour, online training, students will examine the ingredients for a code compliant building envelope and how they are incorporated into the 2020 NYCECC residential provisions.
Crushing the Code NYC: Residential Building Systems
July 15, 2025
This 1.5-hour, online training prepares building and design professionals in NYC to comply with the residential mechanical, hot water, and lighting requirements in the 2020 NYCECC.