In partnership with NYC Department of Buildings, Urban Green Council is offering DISCOUNTED online sustainability training for facilities teams in New York City. Thanks to NYSERDA, this $400 training is only $100. Free training is available for NYSERDA’s designated Disadvantaged Communities, and Priority Populations.
What is this training about?
In GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials you’ll learn how to execute the best practices of sustainable building operations and leave with an individualized action plan. You’ll learn useful tools to measure building performance and straightforward strategies to reduce energy consumption and costs.
What will you learn?
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
- Take a systemic approach to operating and maintaining a building
- Evaluate building performance
- Describe three immediately actionable next steps needed to improve the health and efficiency of your building
- Explain the costs and benefits of efficiency measures
Who is this training for?
This training is ideal for property managers and building staff in both residential and high-rise commercial buildings, including: building superintendents, operators, facility and property managers, operating engineers and stationary engineers.
Do you qualify for free training?
Thanks to NYSERDA, this $400 training is only $100 or FREE for NYSERDA’s designated Disadvantaged Communities and Priority Populations. Reach out to gpro@urbangreencouncil.org for free admission.
How does this training work?
Class sessions will be held over four days virtually on Zoom, led by a highly knowledgeable instructor with industry experience.
Day 1: September 3, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Day 2: September 10, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Day 3: September 17, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Day 4: September 24, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration includes access to a course ebook, flashcards, practice exam, and the official GPRO exam in addition to six on-demand electives. Students who pass the exam with an 80% or higher become a GPRO Certificate Holder.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled class date, sign up for a future class session at no additional cost by emailing gpro@urbangreencouncil.org. If you have any trouble registering for the event, let us know by filling out the form here.
