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Intermediate

Sustainable Energy Solutions for Buildings

Coursera · University of British Columbia · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.4/5

Champ rating

8.1/10

Duration

6 weeks, 4 hours/week

Classes

30

Master the techniques that modern farmers, conservationists, and land managers rely on in this course. Gain the knowledge to manage natural resources responsibly in this course. Energy efficiency for buildings covering building energy auditing, LEED certification, passive design strategies, green building materials, and retrofit planning. Covers regulations, best practices, and emerging technologies - preparing you for careers in agriculture, conservation, or environmental science.

What you'll get

Conduct building energy audits and identify savings opportunities

Apply LEED and green building certification principles

Design passive energy strategies for new and existing buildings

Conduct environmental impact assessments per regulatory requirements

Implement water treatment and purification processes for communities

Communicate conservation outcomes to stakeholders and community members

Implement erosion control, watershed management, and stream restoration

Course Curriculum

6 chapters

Fit

Best for

Farmers

Conservationists

Arborists

Environmental Scientists

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

No prior farming or environmental experience required. An interest in the outdoors and sustainable practices is helpful.

Pricing

$49/month

Certification

Certificate

Energy Efficiency

LEED

Green Building

Energy Audit

Sustainability

GIS

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