Tuition details and available funding opportunities are tailored to each applicant and will be discussed during your admissions interview. This personalized approach ensures all your questions are addressed and the program aligns with your goals.

Yes — a fully refundable application fee of $200 is required. This helps us identify committed candidates who are serious about becoming Certified Green Infrastructure Sustainability Partners (CGISP).

If you're not accepted into the program for any reason, your application fee will be refunded in full—no questions asked.

This process allows us to provide personalized attention to qualified applicants while upholding the high standards and integrity of the GISC program.

Once your application is submitted, our enrollment team will carefully review it within 5–7 business days. If you are shortlisted, you'll be invited to a 20-minute discovery interview to determine mutual fit. Upon acceptance, you’ll receive a detailed enrollment guide, pre-course materials, and access to the program orientation.

The Green Infrastructure Sustainability Certification (GISC) is ideal for professionals in planning, construction, government, and real estate development who are ready to lead sustainable infrastructure and building initiatives. It’s especially suited for those seeking a strategic, policy-driven, and future-focused approach to sustainability.

This program is not intended for individuals solely interested in hands-on solar panel installation—it goes beyond technical skills to emphasize systems thinking, environmental policy, and long-term impact.

The GISC Program is a comprehensive two-day experience, totaling 16 contact hours. It includes expert-led lectures, interactive panels, practical simulations, and a capstone certification exam. Participants are also encouraged to review optional pre-course materials provided prior to Day 1 to maximize their learning and engagement.

To earn the Certified Green Infrastructure Sustainability Partner (CGISP) credential, participants are required to complete all program modules, participate in a hands-on sustainability planning simulation (capstone), and pass the final certification exam with a score of 80% or higher. Successful candidates will receive official certification and digital credential recognition.

The capstone is a hands-on simulation that mirrors a real-world green infrastructure challenge—such as developing a net-zero commercial zone or retrofitting a residential area with sustainable technologies. Working in teams, participants will analyze key variables, design solutions, and present a professional-grade sustainability plan. This project is essential for translating theory into practice and demonstrating your ability to lead complex, impact-driven initiatives.

Participants will be given a real-world project brief—such as developing a sustainability plan for a multi-unit affordable housing complex. Working collaboratively, you’ll design a comprehensive strategy, select and justify green technology solutions, perform ROI calculations, and address stakeholder engagement. The project is presented to peers and instructors and scored prior to the certification exam.

Graduates of the Green Infrastructure Sustainability Certification (GISC) program are prepared to lead or advise on sustainability initiatives across sectors such as real estate, civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, and public-private partnerships. Many leverage their certification to win government contracts, advance into ESG-focused leadership roles, or collaborate with municipalities on grant-funded infrastructure and development projects.

The Green Infrastructure Sustainability Certification (GISC) Program stands out for its emphasis on cross-sector collaboration, grant-readiness, emerging technologies, and real-world execution. Unlike many academic courses, it’s built by industry professionals and policy advisors with hands-on experience. The focus is practical and outcomes-driven—equipping you to lead actual sustainability projects and engage effectively in public-private partnerships.

Not at all. While those with technical expertise will find the content valuable, the GISC Program is intentionally designed for accessibility. Whether you're a planner, consultant, or policy leader, every technology and concept is explained in clear, practical terms—no engineering degree necessary.

Yes. The Green Infrastructure Sustainability Certification (GISC) Program was developed in alignment with the expectations of grant agencies, utilities, and municipal stakeholders. We actively promote recognition in public RFPs, and a growing number of partners now prefer—or even require—GISC credentials for sustainability leadership roles and grant-funded projects.

Not at all. The Green Infrastructure Sustainability Certification (GISC) Program is designed to be interdisciplinary and accessible. Whether you're a project manager, planner, consultant, community advocate, or municipal leader, you’ll find the curriculum highly relevant. In fact, non-engineers often gain even greater value by learning how to bridge technical solutions with policy, funding, and real-world implementation.

Absolutely. While the program features examples rooted in U.S. policy, the core strategies, planning frameworks, and sustainability tools are globally relevant. International participants are encouraged to apply, and many find the training especially valuable for influencing regional policy and attracting international funding.