Micro Credential - Green Building and Retrofitting

Issued on 28 Nov 2025 by

Assiniboine College

This badge recognizes the successful completion of the full Green Building & Retrofitting Program, a Pan-Canadian microcredential delivered by Assiniboine College in partnership with PICS Society and regional service providers. The earner has demonstrated applied knowledge across five key domains of sustainable construction and retrofitting: sustainability principles, energy analysis, efficient systems, envelope upgrades, and safety and compliance. This credential signals readiness to contribute to Canada’s net-zero and climate resilience goals through safe, lawful, and high-performance retrofit practices.

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Issuer

Assiniboine College

continuingstudies@assiniboine.net

Criteria

To earn this badge, learners must:

✅ Complete all five courses in the Green Building & Retrofitting Program:

Sustainable Building Basics Energy Analysis & Verification Efficient Energy Systems Envelope & Retrofit Systems Safety & Compliance Basics

✅ Achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher in each course ✅ Participate in a minimum of 100 hours of structured online training ✅ Demonstrate competency in: - Sustainable design and material selection - Building energy performance analysis and verification - Integration of low-carbon mechanical and electrical systems - Retrofit strategies for residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings - Hazard identification, site safety planning, and regulatory compliance

Skills and Competencies:

Green building literacy
Energy modeling and benchmarking
Retrofit planning and execution
Safety and code compliance
Digital learning and self-management
Professional accountability in construction environments