Living Building Challenge Certification & Project Leadership Course Series

Build your LBC expertise with this 2-part course. Learn certification pathways and develop leadership strategies to deliver successful, regenerative projects.

Advance your expertise in Living Building Challenge® (LBC) projects with this in-depth course series. The Living Building Challenge Certification & Project Leadership Course Series combines two essential courses to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate certification pathways and lead successful regenerative building projects.

Living Building Challenge 201: Certification Pathways, Requirements & Project Insights | Dive deep into LBC 4.1 certification requirements, explore pathways, and gain insights from real-world projects to build a strong foundation for certification success. ($499 value)

Living Building Challenge Leadership: Project Success & Management Strategies | Develop practical leadership skills focused on project management, strategic decision-making, and cultivating the right mindset to drive your team toward impactful and successful LBC projects. ($199 value)

This course series is designed to give you a practical, working knowledge of the Living Building Challenge 4.1 and all seven Petals, the certification process and pathways, as well as strategies and systems that support successful LBC projects, grounded in real-world project experience. You'll learn:

The philosophy, structure and requirements of all seven Living Building Challenge 4.1 Petals: Place, Water, Energy, Health & Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty
How to apply insights from successful projects across different building types
Key certification steps and how to navigate them with your project team
Tools and resource to support Core, Petal, and Living Certification
Strategies to overcome common challenges and achieve regenerative outcomes
Project management strategies that support Living Building Challenge certification
How to assess and communicate the cost and value of Living Building projects
The role of integrated design in advancing LBC goals
The benefits of applying mindful reflection as a leadership practice in transformative design work

You’ll move through interactive, self-paced lessons that guide you through:

Engaging video lessons and readings
Case studies and expert insights from real LBC projects
Scenario-based learning through a guided project simulation
Quizzes and reflective exercises to help you apply what you’ve learned

This course series is ideal for architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, and project managers seeking tools and strategies to advance their career and make a meaningful impact on their next Living Building or equally ambitious regenerative design project.

Recommended prerequisite: Living Building Challenge 101: Design Regenerative Buildings for the Future, especially for those new to the LBC framework. This foundational course is free for Professional Living Future Members.

$598 through July 31, 2025 (Reg $698)
Professional Living Future Members save 20% on enrollment! Join today to receive your member discount code and apply it at checkout.

Length

21 hours
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Self-paced
Learning Level

Advanced
Member Perk

Complimentary enrollment for Professional Living Future Members
Credits

21 LU|HSW CES credits

Living Building Challenge Certification & Project Leadership Course Series

Living Building Challenge Certification & Project Leadership Course Series

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