Graduate Certificate in Climate Change - Building Performance Technology

This program prepares you to assess and manage the energy efficiency of residential, commercial and industrial buildings, and to advise clients on how to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings and contribute to a net-zero carbon emissions future.

In this program, you:
Develop knowledge of sustainable, energy-efficient systems, technologies and design approaches for buildings.
Explore sustainable sources of energy, along with building heating, cooling, lighting and power consumption.
Perform energy audits, assessments and modelling using current industry-standard tools and techniques.
Design energy-efficient solutions and analyse the performance of these solutions.
Learn to ensure new buildings comply with a range of national and international standards.
Demonstrate the benefits of adopting energy-efficient systems and predict the lifecycle costs of installing these systems.
Learn to advocate for more sustainable energy consumption and take positive action to reduce and reverse climate change issues using climate science and energy-efficient solutions for buildings.
Career options
Graduates may work in the fields of energy auditing, modelling and advising. You may also work in consulting with organizations that recommend energy-efficient systems and design approaches for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Roles may include:
EnerGuide program energy advisor, Engineering form software modeler, HVAC software modeller

Diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate or undergraduate degree from a related area. Related areas include:

Engineering (including technology and technician programs)

Building and construction-related trades and technologies (architectural technology, construction management, occupational health and safety)

Business (including business administration, commerce, economics, marketing)

Information Technology (including computer science, Health Information Management)

Geomatics (includes Geographic Information Systems, urban planning, geography, geographic sciences)

Other related areas such as archaeology, digital humanities, forestry, geology, natural sciences, resource management.

Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India – Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.

Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.

Official transcripts – You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.