We train people who design, construct and operate buildings locally and nationally.

Urban Green Council has trained over 65,000 building professionals on the latest developments and best practices for designing, building and maintaining sustainable buildings.
Urban Green Council offers relevant, comprehensive educational opportunities across multiple formats:
- Live public programs featuring industry experts
- Full-day classes taught by experienced instructors
- Short on-demand courses that you can take at your own pace
- Recorded programs that can be found in our resource library
Green Professional training (GPRO)
Learn the skills you need to build, renovate and operate sustainable and high-performance buildings.
Heat pump training
Gain practical skills in heat pump design and installation with Urban Green Council's expert-led training. Learn how to meet growing industry demand and advance building electrification.
Upcoming events

Rethinking Heat with Thermal Energy Networks
May 7, 2025
Learn how to decarbonize buildings in New York State with Thermal Energy Networks.

NYC Next: Shaping Building Decarbonization
June 2, 2025
Join us on June 2 for an inside look at the trends shaping the future of NYC's buildings!