Certified Sustainable Building Operator (CSBO)

Module 1: Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) and Electrical System Considerations

This focused one-day module is designed for facility managers, building engineers, and maintenance professionals who aim to optimize the performance of existing buildings through commissioning. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) principles and best practices, with a particular emphasis on electrical system considerations. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical strategies to enhance building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort.

This course offers a balanced mix of lectures and interactive sessions, ensuring participants gain practical insights into EBCx and electrical system optimization. Participants finish the course equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve the performance and efficiency of electrical systems in existing buildings through effective commissioning practices.

In this module, you will learn to

• Create a plan for EBCx implementation.
• Establish post-implementation mechanisms to measure the success of results.

Module 2: HVAC Systems & Heat Pump Integration

This comprehensive one-day module is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of HVAC systems and the integration of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump technology. This course provides building operators with essential knowledge and skills to effectively understand, differentiate, and implement heat pump systems in various building environments. Heat pumps are increasingly vital in modern HVAC strategies due to their efficiency and versatility. Participants gain insights into the fundamental principles of heat pump operation, explore different types and form factors, and learn how to assess building parameters to select the most suitable heat pump system.

This course combines detailed lectures with practical workshops to ensure participants gain a thorough understanding of HVAC systems and VRF heat pump integration. The finish the course equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and maintain efficient VRF systems in their own facilities.

In this module, you will learn to

• Understand how heat pumps work.
• Differentiate the types and form factors of heat pumps.
• Consider building parameters to implement the right heat pump system.

Module 3: Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Controls

This immersive one-day module is tailored to facility managers, engineers, and HVAC professionals who seek to deepen their understanding of building automation systems (BAS) and controls. Participants gain insights into the fundamentals of BAS, the integration of various building systems, and practical strategies for optimizing building performance and energy efficiency through automation.

This course blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring participants complete the course with a comprehensive understanding of BAS and controls. Attendees finish the course with the ability to implement, optimize, and maintain BAS to enhance building performance and achieve significant energy savings.

In this module, you will learn to

• Calibrate a BAS.
• Optimize an existing BAS.
• Explore the benefits of scheduling.

Module 4: Energy Efficiency Basics and Low-Cost Opportunities for Operational Improvements

This intensive one-day module provides participants with a foundational understanding of energy efficiency principles and practical low-cost strategies for operational improvements. Designed for facility managers, maintenance personnel, and energy coordinators, this course is aimed at equipping participants with actionable insights to enhance energy performance and reduce operational costs.

This course is designed to be highly interactive, combining lectures with practical workshops to ensure participants complete the course with a clear understanding of how to implement energy efficiency measures effectively and economically in their own operations.

In this module, you will learn to

• Define the principles, systems, codes, and regulations of energy efficiency.
• Conduct basic calculations, benchmarking, and audits on building energy consumption.
• List factors to take in consideration to identify potential energy savings in buildings.
• Identify low-cost operational improvements.

Module 5: Operational and Communication Strategies to Encourage Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization

This targeted module is designed for building operators committed to enhancing energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts within their facilities. Participants explore effective operational strategies and communication techniques to support a culture of sustainability, enhance energy performance, and reduce carbon footprints. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, participants learn to design effective interventions that are aligned with organizational culture, identify key behaviours to be influenced, and develop comprehensive engagement strategies.

This course offers a dynamic mix of lectures, interactive workshops, and group activities to ensure participants gain practical skills in both operational and communication strategies. Attendees complete this course equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively promote and implement energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives within their organizations.

In this module, you will learn to

• ine the cultural of an organization and to design interventions in harmony with that culture.
• Use a structured approach to identifying and selecting behaviours to influence based on impacts, barriers, and benefits.
• Apply a systematic six-step approach to designing an engagement strategy.

Module 6: Decarbonization, Electrification, and Net-Zero Strategies for Building Operations

This intensive one-day module is designed for facility managers, sustainability officers, and building operation professionals who are committed to advancing their knowledge and expertise in decarbonization, electrification, and net-zero strategies. Participants explore comprehensive approaches to reducing carbon footprints, transitioning to electric systems, and achieving net-zero building operations. The course combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications and real-world case studies.

This course provides a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights, ensuring participants are well-equipped to implement effective decarbonization, electrification, and net-zero strategies in building operations. Attendees complete this course prepared with actionable plans and the confidence to drive sustainable transformation within their organizations.

In this module, you will learn to

• Pinpoint emission sources throughout the building life cycle.
• Determine optimal retrofit sequences in an existing building.
• Plan the electrification of a building.
• Choose the best electrical equipment according to strategic aims.
• Implement a building electrification plan.

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