Online Learning
Our online courses are designed to keep you up to date with the latest in industry information, as well as helping meet your CPD needs. New courses are added regularly, covering a diverse range of topics from regulatory requirements, innovation and development, to design and social responsibility.
Our courses are:- Designed by industry experts
- Recognised as Green Star CPD points by GBCA
- Claimable as official CPD points by other Institutes and affiliations
Each video module has its own online quiz, the completion of which earns you CPD points for your Green Star qualification. View:
PROGRAMS
 Case Studies | ||||
| Module Details | ||||
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| Central Park Property committing to the achievement of minimum 5 Star Green Star ratings for Central Park's apartment buildings, offices and shopping complex. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 33 mins | ||||
| Brookfield Place, WA phase of Brookfield Place sustainable development: the 16 level Brookfield Place Tower 2, also targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 59 mins | ||||
| Inside the Pixel Building construction and Green Star certification, Dylan will discuss how the office space is performing and discover its most impactful sustainability initiatives. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 57 mins | ||||
| Melton Library & Learning Hub for libraries?
Find out when Leigh Ryall hosts a webinar unpacking a case study on Melton Library's 5 Star Green Star rating. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 101 mins | ||||
| Bowden's Green Star Communities Rating came together, what design elements were used to target its sustainability goals and why it scored a 6 Star Green Star. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 102 mins | ||||
| Regeneration of a Sydney Icon - 5 Martin Place discusses the building features, challenges and opportunities involved in the project and achieving the As Built rating for this existing building. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 50 mins | ||||
| Green Star Case Studies their key learnings and challenges? What results have been achieved? Learn about their innovative approaches and what sets these projects apart. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 52 mins | ||||
| Heritage can be Sustainable - Case Study of the Old Perth Boy's School worked on the project as they unveil the project's key sustainability features, such as energy efficiency, reducing water consumption and acoustics. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 59 mins | ||||
| Ginninderry - Building a Sustainable Community Stewart, Sustainability Manager at Ginninderry to learn about how Ginninderry has used Green Star - Communities to strengthen its Sustainability Vision. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 44 mins | ||||
| Melbourne International RoRo and Automotive Terminal webinar unpacks the key sustainability features of the Melbourne International RoRo and Automotive Terminal (MIRRAT).
Speakers:
Byron Davy
Senior Sustainability Advisor, CPD Contractors $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 33 mins | ||||
| Level Crossing Removal Project This webinar presents a case study on the Furlong Main Blackburn Heatherdale Level Crossing Removal Project in Victoria.
Speakers:
Byron Davy
CPB Contractors $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 53 mins | ||||
| Examining Passive House LVL structural ply box frame system with dry straw as insulation which supports a RITEK sandwich panel corrugated Colourbond roofing system.
$53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 54 mins | ||||
| From Ice Cream to Regeneration Dream: A Case Study of West Village Sekisui House. She previously worked for a range of organisations include Moreton Bay Regional Council, Stockland and The Hornery Institute. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 60 mins | ||||
| Breaking new ground on interiors: Case study of Swiss Re's move to Barangaroo will learn about some of the things that you should be mindful of when working on a Green Star Interiors project. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 66 mins | ||||
| Lendlease APPFC Portfolio Upgrade the Portfolio system and how Lendlease, JLL and their wider network of tenants, contractors and partners delivered this still unmatched achievement. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 47 mins | ||||
| Younghusband Woolstore Redevelopment led project.
Key learning points:
How to model a carbon, energy and water neutral precinct
Best practices in urban regeneration
The importance of community engagement $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 39 mins | ||||
| The Sunshine Coast University Hospital Air Tightness Journey of the project and the test results achieved.
Join this webinar to learn about their fantastic project development and air tightness achievements. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 39 mins | ||||
| A Case Study of Barrack Place Alex Rosenthal (Arup Associate Architectural Engineer) as they share their story of the development and achieving exceptional wellness and sustainability ratings. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 59 mins | ||||
| St. Benedict’s School – Pathway to 6 Star Innovation
Liam Murray will also introduce the dashboard initiative they have created to communicate and track the Green Star credits and initiatives.
$53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 50 mins | ||||
| Embedding sustainability in aged care know the how
Regis’ sustainability outcomes
Join Dr Kaushik Sridhar, National Sustainability Manager, Regis Healthcare, to learn how to make sustainable change stick. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 55 mins | ||||
| Green Star | ||||
| Module Details | ||||
| Green Star Update: Design & As Built v1.2 Learn about the updates to Design & As Built v1.2. Free No Points 45 mins | ||||
| How to Prepare your Green Star Submission best results?
Join us for a webinar that will offer you the nuts and bolts to confidently build your Green Star submission. Free No Points 40 mins | ||||
| Volume Certification In this module the Green Star Solutions team that will help you better understand how Green Star Volume Certification works. Free No Points 19 mins | ||||
| Portfolio Certification This module run by the Green Star Solutions team that will help you better understand how Green Star Portfolio Certification works. Free No Points 23 mins | ||||
| Green Star Future Focus - Jan 2019 see the rating system continue to deliver sustainable outcomes in the built environment, while responding to global megatrends and emerging challenges. Free No Points 33 mins | ||||
| Green Star Future Focus - April 2019 Green Star for New Buildings
It’s an exciting time for Green Star, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you. Free No Points 50 mins | ||||
| What's New in Green Star - Design & As Built and Interiors v1.3 2019 to use JV2?
Do projects need to be using v1.3 to use JV2?
How can I tell where the changes are? Free No Points 50 mins | ||||
| A Strategy for Future Homes - a plan for improving the residential sector for the New Homes Standard and the Best Practice Guidelines for Existing Homes.
Presented by
Elham Monavari, Senior Manager – Strategic Projects, GBCA Free No Points 60 mins | ||||
| Green Star for New Buildings: the proposed rating tool and highlighted categories.
Summarise distinct aspects of the rating tool
Gain an understanding of the issues that Green Star will address for buildings $30.00 No Points 62 mins | ||||
| Green Star for New Buildings: Responsible & Healthy categories and highlighted categories
Summarise distinct aspects of the rating tool
Gain an understanding of the issues that Green Star will address for buildings $30.00 No Points 60 mins | ||||
| Green Star for New Buildings: Resilient and Nature categories
Summarise distinct aspects of the rating tool
Gain an understanding of the issues that Green Star will address for buildings $30.00 No Points 60 mins | ||||
| Green Star for New Buildings: Places and People categories and highlighted categories.
Summarise distinct aspects of the rating tool
Gain an understanding of the issues that Green Star will address for buildings $30.00 No Points 60 mins | ||||
| Green Star for New Buildings: Positive Category and highlighted categories.
Summarise distinct aspects of the rating tool
Gain an understanding of the issues that Green Star will address for buildings $30.00 No Points 60 mins | ||||
| Industry Standards | ||||
| Module Details | ||||
| Living Building Challenge 'Beauty' Petal way of a case study, learn the drivers for targeting the Beauty Petal, key discussions with decision-makers and the challenges faced. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 56 mins | ||||
| Science Based Targets as two industry experts host a webinar explaining what they are, how they work and their impact on the property sector. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 52 mins | ||||
| New Guidance on Sustainable Procurement - ISO 20400 Learn how this will impact your procurement activity and understand the foundations of this globally recognised standard. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 57 mins | ||||
| Living Building Challenge & Green Star occupancy.
We're hosting a webinar that will explore how these targets can be met so that you can meet these prestigious standards. $44.55 1 CPD Point(s) 36 mins | ||||
| Climate Adaptation & Resilience the climate risk and adaptation component of the credit, a high-level review of the requirements of resilience credit will be include. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 106 mins | ||||
| LCA & Sustainable Products This webinar will explore the Green Star Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) credits in detail.
Speakers:
Joel Clayton
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Edge Environment $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 49 mins | ||||
| Introduction to Air Tightness Testing and Green Star in Australia, the benefits of conducting testing, and where it fits into Green Star.
Speakers:
Sean Maxwell - Technical Manager
Pro Clima Australia
$53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 58 mins | ||||
| What do Best Practice Green Star Submissions look like? your Submission Guidelines
- Evidence is key
- It’s about quality, not quantity
- Use your technical resources
- Don’t be afraid to reach out $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 43 mins | ||||
| Tackling the SDGs in the Built Environment highlighting the work of the Green Building Council of Australia through Green Star as well as the work of our Members. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 54 mins | ||||
| Air Tightness - For Best Results Go Back in Time Australia), to learn how to specify for air tight buildings and how to leverage the air tightness credits in green star. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 60 mins | ||||
| Insights into Responsible Products Manager, Bluescope, will comment on the role of manufacturers in the market and the incentives required to drive product sustainability strategies. $77.27 2 CPD Point(s) 90 mins | ||||
| Insights into building envelope and energy performance house in Queensland
A case study of an air tight building
What are the roles of the architect, consultant, mechanical engineer and builder? $77.27 2 CPD Point(s) 93 mins | ||||
| Social Sustainability | ||||
| Module Details | ||||
| Reconciliation Action Plan Reflect, Innovate, Stretch or Elevate - depending on progress in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, retention, cultural awareness and procurement. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 56 mins | ||||
| Community Engagement Getting the most out of Community Engagement - hosted by Frasers Property Australia's Karen Woo and City of Casey's Kerri Elso. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 35 mins | ||||
| Sustainable Living - The Last Frontier? will outline where the opportunities lie with regard to the sustainability of homes and apartments, and how industry can harness them. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 36 mins | ||||
| Building Cities and Connecting Communities of our urban environments, achieve social licence for transformative projects, and deliver an improved standard of living for the next generation. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 57 mins | ||||
| Health, Human Rights and Resilience
Now is the time to identify and adopt the strategies that
will steers us towards creating sustainable places for generations to come. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 37 mins | ||||
| Why community resilience matters: from extreme events to everyday stresses a projects risk profile, encouraging internal advocacy for community resilience, and ensuring the project has social capacity building measures in place. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 59 mins | ||||
| Community Development: The People Perspective for the meaningful legacy projects we strive for in CD. Michelle was previously a Community Development Consultant, MC and event organiser. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 60 mins | ||||
| Insights into Social Value using social value to inform decision making
Margot Black, Head of Sustainability and Community, Charter Hall. Details on Margot's presentation announced shortly. $77.27 2 CPD Point(s) 123 mins | ||||
| Predicting the impact of COVID-19 our workforce at this most challenging time. Jono will share the latest facts and figures and what this means for Australia. Free No Points 60 mins | ||||
| Energy & Carbon | ||||
| Module Details | ||||
| WWF Renewable Energy Aggregation Program into a large utility-scale volume, driving the market to provide the best possible pricing, contract term and escalation rates to participants. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 35 mins | ||||
| Carbon Neutral Building Certification alignment with NABERS Energy and Green Star – Performance.
Speakers:
Dr Melanie Kaebernick– Department of the Energy and Environment
Dennis Lee
NABERS
Jorge Chapa
GBCA Free No Points 56 mins | ||||
| National Carbon Offset Standard Launch you will find out more about the launch and how your building can register with NABERS or Green Star - Performance. Free No Points 54 mins | ||||
| Delivering energy modelling goals will explore different methods of forecasting accurate estimations through dynamic energy simulations.
Speakers:
Eben Simmons
Associate Director, Umow Lai
Matthew Webb
Sustainability Consultant, Umow Lai $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 103 mins | ||||
| Offsets: Fundamentals for the Building Industry of the Environment and Energy
Robert Brown
Director, South Pole Group
Alison Read
Manager Environmental Sustainability, National Australia Bank Limited
Olivia Leal-Walker
Sustainability Coordinator, Frasers Property Group $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 55 mins | ||||
| An Overview of our Carbon Positive Roadmap help drive the decarbonisation of the built environment.
Carbon Positive Partners include:
- Frasers Property
- Stockland
- Integral Group
- Dexus
- Commonwealth Bank
- Liberty Onesteel Free No Points 55 mins | ||||
| Electric Vehicles: Preparing for the future built environment your building?
Future applications.
Join this one hour comprehensive session to get an update on EVs developments and how to facilitate their implementation. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 60 mins | ||||
| Built to Perform - An industry led pathway to a zero carbon ready building code facts and research outcomes.
* Evolution of the National Construction Code, the need for stronger energy standards and the role of government. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 55 mins | ||||
| Environmental Product Declarations and Embodied Carbon embodied carbon emissions and other environmental impacts of your project.
Presenter: Stephen Mitchell – Chair, EPD Australasia. Read more about Stephen under below. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 50 mins | ||||
| Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront emissions.
Confirmed speakers include
Jorge Chapa, Head of Market Transformation, GBCA
Nicole Sullivan, Senior Manager Green Star Solutions, GBCA
Jeff Oatman, Senior Manager Membership, GBCA Free No Points 55 mins | ||||
| The Energy Internet - Distributed Generation and Blockchain of electricity and where the marginal cost of this power will tend towards zero.
Presented by James Eggleston, Senior Analyst, Power Ledger $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 42 mins | ||||
| Comparative Energy Efficiency Outcomes of Key HVAC Systems – a World-first Study carried out by experienced practicing engineers, involved in the design, specification and ongoing monitoring of HVAC systems as installed in buildings. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 62 mins | ||||
| Getting Electric Vehicle Ready of:
- the key considerations for cost effectively supporting EV charging in buildings, and
- the direction of regulatory change in this space. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 59 mins | ||||
| Energy Efficiency: understanding Section J and NCC 2019 changes on Energy Efficiency
NZS 4214 – effects of thermal bridging and R-values
Façade U-value modelling
Impact on ESD consultants
Performance Solutions vs Deem to Satisfy $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 54 mins | ||||
| Towards lower carbon concrete carbon concrete
know how to analyse a concrete EPD and compare results to industry benchmarks
understand the next steps for carbon neutral concrete $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 60 mins | ||||
| Insights into distributed energy storage?
How is the business case for battery storage evolving?
Lessons from current projects and trials
What does this mean for the property sector? $77.27 2 CPD Point(s) 90 mins | ||||
| Design | ||||
| Module Details | ||||
| Ambius Working with Indoor Plants task performance, illness reduction and productivity.
Learn how you can use and maintain indoor plants to deliver big benefits for your staff. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 50 mins | ||||
| Building a Case for Timber Product Declaration for sustainably-sourced timber and find out how building with timber stacks up for Green Star projects and the environment. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 43 mins | ||||
| Integrating Healthy Environments support high-performance, cost-effective and health-promoting project outcomes.
Speakers:
Robert Milagre - Director, Sustainability Services & Reporting
GBCA
Kelly Worden - Project Manager, Health Research
USGBC $44.55 1 CPD Point(s) 56 mins | ||||
| Building Infiltration Testing average air tightness of Australian buildings is comparably poor and this sometimes contributes to a failure to reach energy efficiency goals. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 57 mins | ||||
| Dynamic Solar Shading in Sustainable Buildings webinar will benefit from a broad understanding of the benefits of dynamic solar shading with regard to health, wellbeing and productivity. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 58 mins | ||||
| Passive House & Green Star Crosswalk Association (APHA) Principal, John Moynihan and GBCA's Green Star team as we unpack what you need to know about our partnership. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 56 mins | ||||
| A Dose of Sustainable Healthcare Design Gail is the Co-director of the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems and the Chair of Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 55 mins | ||||
| Operational Waste Management ensure sustainability project managers and contractors are delivering best practice in resource management and reporting.
Speakers:
Blake Lindley - Senior Sustainability Consultant
Edge Environment $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 56 mins | ||||
| Waste from Refurbishments changes in order to systemise the tender, contract and delivery of improved recycling from these projects.
Speakers:
Blake Lindley
Senior Sustainability Consultant, Edge Environment
$53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 54 mins | ||||
| Commissioning for Air Tightness you gain points throughout Green Star certification, but more importantly, help ensure that the design of the project is actually achieved. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 72 mins | ||||
| Contracted Cleaning Services for Healthy & Efficient Buildings and translating complex information into practical and actionable information, is a qualified trainer and facilitator and an experienced and dynamic presenter. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 46 mins | ||||
| Building with Nature: Prioritising Ecology and Biodiversity research interest in community lead forest conservation, and the use of film, storytelling and digital media to support effective conservation strategies. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 45 mins | ||||
| Life Cycle Exposure to Chemicals in Buildings - How Risky? management of chemical in products in a life cycle perspective, in the frame of the UN environment Global Chemical Outlook II. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 52 mins | ||||
| Letting Nature In: The Benefits of Biophilic Design end-users and the project teams. He shares examples of how biophilic design has been successfully applied in projects around the world. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 52 mins | ||||
| Key Design Principles of Passive House Bridge Free Construction :using materials that are less conductive to heat (i.e. timber in place of metal) and/or incorporating thermal breaks. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 46 mins | ||||
| Calculating Cool: Rating Tool for HVAC Systems Cool
Presentation of a case study building example and it's HVAC system
Application of the online rating system using the above example
Q&A session $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 46 mins | ||||
| Solutions for Reducing Embodied Energy Emissions in Buildings culture
- Efficient design
- Solutions with concrete
- Solutions with steel
- Design for adaptability and resilience
- Reuse of existing buildings
- Solutions with timber $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 45 mins | ||||
| World Leading Sustainable Buildings - A Global Study Tour into design trends including passive house, dynamic facades, demand response, HVAC Systems, Solar PV, and low carbon building materials amongst others. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 57 mins | ||||
| Tall Buildings & Sustainable Design designing social spaces at height, zero carbon towers, appropriate façade design, Passivhaus thinking, tall timber and low-carbon structures and renovation opportunities. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 60 mins | ||||
| Finance | ||||
| Module Details | ||||
| Green Bonds - Financing a Sustainable Future to find out how they work, their potential and gain insights from the companies already holding a slice of the pie. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 101 mins | ||||
| Green Bonds in the Property Sector Sean Kidney, CEO of Climate Bonds Initiative gives an update on the Green Bonds market. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 45 mins | ||||
| Building a Value Proposition to a person or a business.
Learn from those who have succeeded in meeting sustainability targets based on bold, clear vision. $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 46 mins | ||||
| The Funding Answer to the Barriers in Green Upgrades funding for green projects and upgrades.
Speakers:
Bob Kelly - Managing Director
Eureka Funds Management Limited
Rachael Scott - Environmental Finance Manager
Eureka Funds Management Limited $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 60 mins | ||||
| Understanding the TCFD when it comes to understanding and reporting under different climate scenarios
Examples of how the TCFD is being taken up by industry $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 60 mins | ||||
| Making the Business Case for Sustainability link sustainability to tangible business value and estimate a return on investment of sustainability initiatives.
Presenter: Dr. Barbara Nebel, thinkstep Ltd. Australasia $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 35 mins | ||||
| Risky Business from TRANSFORM Online.
As climate challenges become more urgent, how can we shape a resilient and insurable built environment for our future? $53.64 1 CPD Point(s) 58 mins | ||||
* Time in minutes refers to the associated video content length of time.
** Free courses do not accrue CPD points.
** Free courses do not accrue CPD points.