We train people who design, construct and operate buildings locally and nationally.

Urban Green Council has trained over 65,000 building professionals on the latest developments and best practices for designing, building and maintaining sustainable buildings.
Urban Green Council offers relevant, comprehensive educational opportunities across multiple formats:
- Live public programs featuring industry experts
- Full-day classes taught by experienced instructors
- Short on-demand courses that you can take at your own pace
- Recorded programs that can be found in our resource library
Green Professional training (GPRO)
Learn the skills you need to build, renovate and operate sustainable and high-performance buildings.
Heat pump training
Gain practical skills in heat pump design and installation with Urban Green Council's expert-led training. Learn how to meet growing industry demand and advance building electrification.
Upcoming events

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial Envelope
September 15, 2025
In this 2-hour, online training, students will examine the ingredients for a code compliant building envelope, and how they are incorporated into the 2020 ECCCNYS commercial provisions.

EP Thermal Storage Tour: The Daily News Building [FULL]
September 16, 2025
Join Urban Green’s Emerging Professionals on September 16, for a tour of the Daily News Building’s thermal storage system!