The EDGE Experts training teaches about the EDGE standard, the EDGE software application, how to navigate the certification process, and prepares candidates to take the exam. EDGE Expert results in greater knowledge, winning new clients, career growth and promoting your work. Learn how to help your team quantify the value of passive and active design elements, how to determine which energy and water-saving systems and solutions are best for a particular location and climate, and how to measure the collective impact of decisions in the aggregate.

An EDGE Expert influences a client’s decision to design and build green, working closely with or within the design team. By using the EDGE software, provides a cost-benefit analysis of green concepts, systems and solutions that best match the client`s aspirations. They help developers, owners and larger project teams understand the EDGE standard, software, and certification system. EDGE Experts encourage the construction sector to design and build green by serving as trusted and experienced advisers. For clients wishing to certify their projects, an EDGE Expert instills confidence that a project meets the EDGE standard.

Candidates looking to gain EDGE Expert accreditation will receive all the learning materials and will get their EDGE Exam Eligibility ID for scheduling the exam.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain an Overview of EDGE and the certification process, EDGE Methodology, EDGE Expert and Auditor roles

2. Learn how to complete a self-assessment using the EDGE App

3.  Understand how energy, water, and materials efficiency strategies impact cost, savings   and building performance

4. Learn best practices around bringing EDGE to the market