Four-Day Programme to Introduce Delegates to Green Building Core Concepts and the LEED® Rating Systems
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The British University in Dubai (BUiD) and Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) have launched a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training course to support the demand for certified professionals in sustainable design.
The LEED green building certification program, a US Green Building Council accreditation registration, encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through a suite of rating systems that recognize projects that implement strategies for better environmental and health performance.
The LEED Associate Exam Preparation Course taking place at BUiD is designed for architects, real estate professionals, facility managers, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, construction managers, lenders and government officials looking to learn about green building concepts and the LEED rating systems.
"The UAE is among the fastest-growing cities worldwide and an active supporter of environmentally-friendly design and building practice," said Professor Abdullah Alshamsi, Vice-Chancellor, BUiD.
"There is a high demand for accredited sustainable design courses in the country and we are proud to be a local university providing international-standard training in environmentally-friendly practices for the construction and operation of buildings," added Alshamsi.
The four-day course is led by chartered engineer and LEED Accredited Professional, Alan Millin, and introduces delegates to green building core concepts and the LEED rating systems. Throughout the course program delegates are presented with sample exam questions to prepare them for the LEED Green Associate exam.
LEED Green Associate is the required first step on the path to becoming a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) with specialty. This programme meets the education requirements to prepare for the LEED Associate Exam.
After completing the course, delegates understand the core concepts of green building and the LEED rating systems and will be familiar with the forms of questions presented in the LEED Green Associate exam.
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About The British University in Dubai
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's leading research-based postgraduate university, facilitating world-class education, training and research. It provides an important and growing community and resource for young professionals, leading academic, corporate managers and aspiring leaders of all description.
BUiD, a truly local university, is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and internationally recognised for its top quality education, which is on par with British standards thanks to its association with UK-based universities including the University of Edinburgh, the University of Birmingham, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University, King's College London, and the Cass Business School at City University, London.
BUiD offers full and part-time research based Masters Degree programmes, the regions first accredited Doctorate in Education and Continuing Professional Development courses in: Education, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Project Management, Systems Engineering, Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, and Sustainable Design of the Built Environment.
The non-profit university has attracted academic experts to develop regionally tailored programmes, in which they extend and challenge the boundaries of knowledge, understanding and research.
BUiD works in collaboration with leading organization and institutions including Atkins, Emirates Green Council Building, KHDA, Ministry of Education, Dubai Human Resource Forum, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ADCCI) and CIOB among others, to encourage professional development across the UAE's public and private sectors.
The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, the Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls-Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is governed by a Council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
For further enquiries contact Nishath Rizwan at BUiD on +971.4.391.3626, www.buid.ac.ae
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