California Green & Sustainable Building Standards
Certificate of Achievement Construction Management · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Certificate of Achievement in California Green & Sustainable Building fills the gap for students wanting to gain knowledge as it relates to the complex California energy building requirements. Students will learn concepts related to sustainable architecture, California Title 24 Part 6 & 11, green rating systems, and LEED exam preparation. Upon completion, students will be career ready for industry entry level, project/construction management positions.
Career Opportunities
project coordinator, project management positions, serve as LEED liaison for project seeking certification, work for general contractors, engineers or architects.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Communicate in written, oral and visual forms to express the principles of sustainable management .
- Analyze Title 24 Energy Compliance Documentation regarding the impact the building design
- Analyze architectural, lighting, and HVAC design to determine their effectiveness at meeting or exceeding Title 24 Energy Code Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (15 units): | 15 | |
| CONMT 2 | Green Rating Systems for the Built Environment | 3 |
| CONMT 3 | California Title 24 Part 6 Nonresidential Energy Standards | 3 |
| CONMT 4 | California Title 24 Part 6 Residential Energy Standards | 3 |
| CONMT 8 | California Title 24, Part 11 CALGreen | 3 |
| ARCH 111 | Sustainable Design Applications | 3 |
| Select one course from the following (1 unit): | 1 | |
| CONMT 6 | LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation | 1 |
| CONMT 7 | LEED AP Exam Preparation | 1 |
| Total Units: | 16 | |