Online On-Demand Training
Sign up for Online On-Demand Training to Become an EDGE Expert
EDGE Experts Online On-Demand Training is offered by GBCI, the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), and Sintali. All courses can be taken at your own time and pace.
You must successfully complete EDGE Experts training to become eligible to take the EDGE Exam. Once you’ve completed your training, IFC will email an EDGE Exam Eligibility ID to you within two weeks, so you can register for the exam.
Training Agencies
EDGE Experts Online On-Demand Training is offered by GBCI, the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), and Sintali. All courses can be taken at your own time and pace.
Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
GBCI’s interactive course consists of multiple on-demand modules with videos, quizzes, a practical exercise, and other resources.
Students have full access to the course, including exam study and sales resources for one year after purchase. The course costs US$150 and is available in English or Spanish.
Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA)
GBCSA’s online training is six modules (approximately one-hour each) contextualized to the local African context.
Students have access to the course material for a two-week period as selected by the participant.
Sintali
Sintali is a leading environmental verification company operating globally. Sintali allows clients the flexibility to select the auditing solution that works for them. Clients can select and negotiate a competitive audit services price with their own local EDGE Auditor, with some audit partners also offering a one-stop-shop contract inclusive of audit and certification services. With deep expertise in the development of green building standards, Sintali brings transparency and rigor to the sustainability realm.
Sintali offers an 8-hour course covering a comprehensive overview of the EDGE certification and auditing process, and a technical overview of EDGE measures.