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

Summer Member Reception
June 24, 2025
Join us on June 24 at COOKFOX Architects for our summer member reception!

Crushing the Code NYC: Energy Code 101
July 1, 2025
In this 2-hour, online training, students learn what the 2020 NYCECC is, why it was developed, where it’s headed and the different ways to comply.