Great question! At GBRI, we cherish our role as a small business that has offered free courses to thousands of sustainability enthusiasts. However, even in the virtual world, there are “bills” to pay—such as manual reporting of CE credits to AIA and USGBC.

We like to think of it as being the neighbor with open Wi-Fi, but sometimes even the most generous neighbor needs a little help with the utility bills. That’s why we’ve introduced a nominal platform use fee for our Bronze Membership.

But don’t worry! This small investment still gives you access to all the free courses you’ve enjoyed before, plus additional perks like earning certificates, badges, and auto-reporting of CE hours. It’s our way to keep the lights on and continue providing valuable, accessible sustainability education without breaking your bank. After all, who says quality education can’t come with a friendly price tag?

All LEED and WELL accredited professionals are required to complete Continuing Education (CE) hours every 2 years. LEED Green Associates must complete 15 CE hours every two years and 3 of the 15 CE hours must be LEED Specific. LEED APs must complete 30 CE hours every two years and 6 of the 30 CE hours must be LEED specific to their specialty. WELL APs must complete 30 CE hours every two years and 6 of the 30 CE hours must be WELL AP specific.

LEED & WELL specific hours must meet specific content requirements.

General hours are usually more basic when discussing a specific topic.