The LEED and Green Building Management for Sustainable Facilities Training Course by The British Academy For Training and Development is a specialised Training Courses In Facilities Management programme designed to develop professional expertise in sustainable building operations and internationally recognised green building practices. This Management category course focuses on LEED and its application in improving environmental performance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability across modern facilities.

The course provides practical knowledge of green certification, sustainable buildings, and environmental compliance to help facilities professionals implement recognised sustainability standards and optimise building performance. Participants learn how to manage LEED-certified facilities, improve resource efficiency, support environmental objectives, and integrate sustainable management practices into everyday facility operations.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of LEED principles and certification requirements.
• Learn the role of green certification in improving facility performance and sustainability.
• Understand best practices for managing sustainable buildings.
• Apply environmental compliance requirements to facilities management operations.
• Improve resource efficiency through sustainable operational strategies.
• Monitor environmental performance using recognised sustainability standards.
• Develop management plans that support LEED-certified facilities.
• Strengthen organisational sustainability and environmental responsibility initiatives.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in Facilities Management, sustainability, and building operations, including:

• Facilities Managers responsible for sustainable building operations.
• Sustainability Managers leading environmental initiatives.
• Environmental Managers ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Building Operations Managers managing LEED-certified facilities.
• Engineering Managers responsible for building systems.
• Property Managers overseeing commercial and institutional buildings.
• Asset Managers supporting sustainable asset performance.
• Professionals seeking expertise in LEED and sustainable facilities management.

Module 1: Fundamentals of LEED and Sustainable Facilities

• Introduction to LEED principles and certification systems.
• Understanding sustainable building management concepts.
• Benefits of green building practices.
• Role of facilities managers in sustainability.
• Global trends in sustainable facilities management.

Module 2: Green Certification Standards and Requirements

• Understanding green certification frameworks.
• LEED rating systems and certification levels.
• Certification process and documentation requirements.
• Maintaining compliance with certification standards.
• Supporting long-term certification success.

Module 3: Sustainable Buildings and Operational Excellence

• Managing sustainable buildings effectively.
• Sustainable operational planning and maintenance.
• Resource conservation strategies.
• Enhancing indoor environmental quality.
• Improving long-term building performance.

Module 4: Environmental Compliance in Facilities Management

• Understanding environmental compliance requirements.
• Environmental legislation affecting facilities.
• Developing environmental management policies.
• Compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Managing environmental risks in building operations.

Module 5: Energy, Water, and Resource Management

• Improving energy efficiency in facilities.
• Water conservation and management strategies.
• Waste reduction and recycling programmes.
• Sustainable procurement practices.
• Resource optimisation for long-term sustainability.

Module 6: Performance Monitoring and Sustainability Reporting

• Measuring sustainability performance.
• Developing environmental performance indicators.
• Preparing sustainability and compliance reports.
• Monitoring operational improvements.
• Benchmarking facility performance.

Module 7: LEED Implementation and Facility Management Strategies

• Developing LEED implementation plans.
• Managing LEED-certified building operations.
• Integrating sustainability into daily facility management.
• Supporting continuous operational improvement.
• Evaluating sustainability outcomes.

Module 8: Future Trends in Green Building Management

• Emerging developments in green certification.
• Smart technologies supporting sustainable facilities.
• Climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure.
• Innovation in green building management.
• Building future-ready sustainable facilities strategies.