Start your journey today to become an International Sustainability Ambassador

GBRI and NASA is excited to announce its 3rd International Sustainability Certification Program (ISP) for students and young graduates.
What is the International Sustainability Program?
- The International Sustainability Program (ISP) is an online certification program designed for students and young graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in Sustainability as it relates to the built environment.
- The certification program has two Tracks/Semesters each spanning 6 months with an emphasis on climate change, green buildings, environmental justice, social impact, human health, and wellness.
- Candidates will work both individually and in teams with peers from across India enabling a collaborative atmosphere.
- Candidates will get acclimated to green building guidelines such as AIA COTE measures of sustainability, IGBC, GRIHA, LEED, BREEAM, Estidama, WEDG, LBC and WELL building standard.
- Candidates will be prepared to take the IGBC AP, LEED Green Associate, LEED AP and the WELL AP exams.
- Candidates will learn from and interact with guest speakers representing the industry.
- In addition, the ISP prepares students for higher studies and internships and employment by aiding with resume building, Linkedin profile upgrades, writing SOP essays, and soft skills development, enhancing presentation, and public speaking skills.
The ISP prepares and enables candidates not only to become sustainability champions but also social impact leaders.
Track 1/Semester 1 - Sustainability Scholar
Leading to an International Sustainability Scholar, Track 1/ Semester 1 consists of self-paced courses and online live classes taught over Zoom, that will prepare students to become a Climate Change Ambassador and earn the IGBC AP and LEED Green Associate credentials.
Track 1 / Semester 1 – Sustainability Scholar
Climate Change Ambassador
3-week Self-Paced Courses
Indian Green Building Associate
4-week Self-Paced Courses
LEED Green Building Associate
5 week live online sessions
International Sustainability Scholar
7 week live online sessions
Track 2 – Sustainability Ambassador
Leading to an International Sustainability Ambassador, Track 2 / Semester 2 comprises of self-paced courses and online live classes taught over Zoom that will prepare students to master advanced green build topics such as net zero guidelines, energy modeling, daylighting simulation, and earn the LEED AP and WELL AP credential.
Track 2 – Sustainability Ambassador
Daylighting Specialist
4 week live online or self-paced
WELL AP
7 week self paced
International Sustainability Ambassador
7 week live online / NASA Convention Workshop
Complete the application form for enrollment and scholarship
Meet ISP Instructors and past Guest Speakers
GBRI and NASA’s goal is make ISP affordable, inclusive and accessible to everyone. The tuition fees for semester one is $699 (Roughly Rs. 56,000) but we would like to offer scholarships and keep it within the range of $0 to $349 (between Rs.0 and Rs 28000). Our admission process and scholarship evaluation is based on a number of factors including your application, academic merit, your essay and financial information submitted. Any information you submit under the financial section will not be shared publicly. The level of scholarship you receive will not be shared publicly.
Eligibility, Application, & Scholarships
Undergraduate students as early as 2nd year, and post graduate students are eligible to apply for the ISP.
ISP Orientation
Familiarize yourself with
the ISP by reading the information booklet before completing the application form for enrollment and scholarship.
Evaluation & Selection
GBRI-NASA ISP Committee will evaluate the applications, contact candidates for interview as needed before admitting to the ISP with full or partial scholarship.
Program Kick-off meeting
Join the elite club of GBRI-NASA international sustainability champions as results are announced.
Why Become a Sustainability Ambassador
Get trained in sustainability, climate change, social impact, green and net zero buildings!
Master sustainability and green building design guidelines such as AIA COTE, IGBC, LEED, WELL and more!
Join a network of young change makers!
Standout from your peers, boost your credentials, and build your resume!
Graduates from ISP Batch 1 and 2
TESTIMONIALS
The ISP program has been a great experience for me which helped me gain confidence and become a better team player. It has improved my communication and presentation skills which has helped me greatly in my current job. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of the ISP cohort, where I got to meet wonderful people around the world. Even though all the interaction was on an online platform, we all members could manage our time and work on projects seamlessly, and eventually we were able to learn a lot from each other. Thank you Jeslin sir for giving us this opportunity!
The ISP drastically changed my perspective on teamwork and leadership. It was very meaningful to see my colleagues and myself become more and more comfortable with public speaking and delegation throughout the course of the program. We accomplished much more than what was defined as the scope of the program. Learning about LEED and designing modules to help students helped solidify our concepts. It was really interesting to work with students from other countries on concepts we all cared about, such as climate change and environmental pollution. This program helped my growth both personally and professionally. It informed my decision to study these topics for my higher education.
ISP was an amazing platform that helped me find a voice and propel in the area of
sustainability. It came as a catalyst to my plans of pursuing career interest in the area of
sustainability. One particular activity helped me the most during my time at ISP was writing a
research article on the topic of one’s choosing. That was the point where I came to realize that
my ideas and voice are an important contribution to the community of sustainable enthusiasts.
With the support of Jeslin and the experts, I am now working deeply with people carrying the
same ideas and striding towards achieving the goal of creating sustainable societies
ISP program helped me to interact with like minded individuals focusing primarily on the importance of sustainability. Moreover, the program helped me to be part of a team working towards a common goal of promoting sustainability, sharing knowledge and ideas.
The ISP program is a great platform to learn about sustainability
and to develop soft skills. By engaging with various universities and
industry professionals, I was able to gain excellent industry insights.
The ISP program also helped me make new friends with the fellow
interns all over the world which further broadened my horizons.
When I came across the ISP program, I was eager to become a part of it. I have always been interested in sustainability and how it can become a part of the lifestyle to contribute to a greater good of the society. The program helped me in instilling the sensitivity about sustainability and learn various new concepts about different rating system that exists, confidence and an essence of teamwork while working with students of various college and universities. It helped me broaden my perspective. It was my safe space as my escape. It boosted my confidence that helped me in my future endeavors. If I could, I would turn back time and do it all over again. Couldn't thank GBRI enough for the opportunity. 🙂
I wish I had something like ISP in my college days. Its such a great platform if you want to explore and make a career in sustainability, climate and green buildings sector. It aligned perfectly with my needs. It was a mix of everything from research work, to having an opportunity to upgrade and learn on various sustainability related topics with access to a vast portflio of courses, getting the collaborative experience of working with peers from multidisciplinary backgrounds and countries, and the best part for me was the guest lectures by national and international experts. The weekly meetings to improve our intersperonal and communications skills was a cherry on the top. That is the reason, that someone like me who is absolutely dreadful of public speaking and have immense stage freight, got the push and the needed confidence to deliver a full live session and a guest lecture on this platform.
Being part of GBRI's ISP international program has had a huge impact on my sustainability journey as an architect. Being able to meet & work with other sustainability enthusiasts & hear from specialists in the field was my favorite part about this journy. I also took the chance & successfully passed my WELL Accredited Professional exam from the first attempt using GBRI’s comprehensive study materials, I enjoyed the ease of taking courses online at my own pace, and the 5 weeks road map helped me stay consistent & focused
GBRI's 'International sustainability program' deepens my knowledge of sustainability and broadened my perspective. Weekly meetings and assignments helped me learn new concepts and skills. Peer learning was a highlight of this program for me. This program made me confident to apply my knowledge in practice also.
I want to start by saying how thrilled I was to see a notification from the GBRI ISP WhatsApp group today. It also brought back memories of my internship, when I was first a little hesitant and apprehensive as well, but by the end I had gained greater confidence in both my speech and in my plans for a sustainable future. I want to express my gratitude for your programme, which has benefited my teammates and me in a variety of ways that aren't even included in this box.
The GBRI programme aids in gaining in-depth understanding of sustainable development and green building design. As I work with BIM, it aids in the development of overall structure. programme also , which aids in understanding various people's perspectives on sustainability, climate change, and green construction.
I was always interested in sustainability and was looking for something that can open doors for me to learn and expose myself to new ideas and principles related to sustainability and green buildings. I knew GBRI's ISP program would be a great oppurtunity and I was fortunate enough to get the internship. During the internship, we had discussions on a variety of topics presented by each intern and it was a great way to learn things at the same time to improve our public speaking and presentation skills. We also had access to a number of courses for Continuing Education, LEED exam preperations and many more. I'm now a LEED Green Associate, thanks to GBRI's exam prep and Jeslin's support. I'm very grateful that I got to be a part of GBRI and I wish every student take the chance to learn from GBRI.
To someone who is new to the idea, the climate change course series
is able to put it straight. For the people who have delved deeper intro
the straits of sustainable lifestyle or professional practice, the talk
serves as a refresher and reminder to take everybody along.
SOCIAL IMPACT
GBRI & NASA prioritizes accountability through a data-driven performance review and on-site assessment.
Social Impact
Frequently Asked Questions
Undergraduate students as early as 2nd year and post graduate students are eligible to apply for the International Sustainability Program?
While the International Sustainability Program (ISP) was originally developed for mainly students in Architecture, students in Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning and related fields will find it beneficial and may apply. Please join the orientation meeting to see whether the ISP is a good fit for you?
GBRI will be launching a separate International Sustainability Program for Faculty members (GBRI Certified Sustainability Faculty) in late 2023. In the meantime, faculty members may join the ISP program.
The Tuition fees for the International Sustainability Program (ISP) is $699 for track 1/ 1st semester & $999 for track 2/ 2nd semester.
To enhance participation, and recognize talented students, full and partial scholarships are available. Please join the orientation meeting to learn more about scholarships.
GBRI’s Climate Change Ambassador Program is part of the ISP. The Climate Change program is a collection of courses, articles, and meaningful exercises that enable you to learn more about climate change, progress steadily, and become an Ambassador for our planet.
Climate change Ambassador program would boost up your resume to a higher level. Whether it’s a job interview or a group discussion, as a Climate change Ambassador, you will be able to engage in conversations pertaining to Climate change, Architecture, and the built environment.
Yes. IGBC AP exam preparation is part of the International Sustainability Program (ISP) under track 1. In addition, candidates will also be prepared to take the LEED Green Associate under track 1. Under Track 2, candidates will be prepared to take the LEED AP exam with BD+C specialty and WELL AP credential.
Yes. LEED Green Associate exam preparation is part of the International Sustainability Program (ISP) under track 1. In addition, candidates will also be prepared to take the IGBC AP exam under track 1. Under Track 2, candidates will be prepared to take the LEED AP exam with BD+C specialty and WELL AP credential.
GBRI’s IGBC AP Exam Prep consists of self-paced audio-visual modules that cover sustainable architecture & design, site selection & planning, water conservation, energy efficiency, building materials & resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation & development. In addition, there are 2 IGBC case studies presented to strengthen your foundation on green building concepts and the IGBC rating system. GBRI’s exam prep also consists of hundreds of practice questions and a simulated mock exam. The mock exam will greatly help you if you are planning to take the IGBC AP or IGBC AP- Associate Exam.