Built Environment Courses and Certifications

Built Environment Sustainability Assesment

Explore urban sustainability assessment through climate science, nanomaterials, green infrastructure, BIM modeling, and circular economy principles for built environments.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Alan Turing Institute

People-Centric AI for the Built Environment - Burcin Becerik-Gerber, USC

Exploring AI-driven interactive environments that adapt to user needs, enhancing sustainability, health, and comfort in buildings. Focuses on machine learning and data science for personalized, context-aware spaces.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Science Based Targets initiative

Climate Leadership in the Built Environment

Explore how science-based targets drive sustainable innovation in buildings and the built environment's role in achieving net-zero emissions through real-world leadership examples.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Unearthing Us - Memory in the Built Environment

Explore how stories embedded in landscapes and structures shape collective memory and foster empathetic civic engagement beyond traditional preservation concepts.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sustainable Construction Management

33 reviews

Explore sustainable construction management, covering project elements, methods, technologies, and best practices for eco-friendly building. Learn to implement high-performance projects and reduce environmental impact.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sustainable Real Estate: Creating a Better Built Environment

Discover how to tackle sustainability challenges in real estate, develop systems thinking skills, and create strategies that deliver social and business value in the built environment.

• GetSmarter
• 8 weeks, 8 hours a week
• 29th Apr, 2026
• Paid Course

Built environment sustainability assessment

14 reviews

The course introduces the basic elements and trends for performing a through built environment assessment and develops the tools for urban sustainability policy impact analysis.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Circular Economy for a Sustainable Built Environment

19 ratings at edX

Learn how the principles of the Circular Economy can be applied to the built environment ranging from products and buildings to metropolitan and regional development strategies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American Society for Microbiology

Pandemic Built Environment

Explore microbiology of built environments during the pandemic, focusing on SARS-CoV-2 transmission indoors and strategies for safe indoor operations. Gain insights from experts on managing indoor spaces effectively.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Materials Research Society

Green Adhesion for the Built Environment - Ulva Seaweed as Wood Panel Adhesive

Explore innovative use of Ulva seaweed as a sustainable adhesive for wood panels, enhancing strength and cohesion in construction materials.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Basics of Urban Cooling

Learn how to design cooler, more sustainable cities by mastering the latest urban cooling strategies in this essential course!

• OpenLearning
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Population Health

This course offers an overview to population health, determinants of health, and the built environment using a socio-ecological model. We outline major payors in the US healthcare system and offer practical tips to address disparities in health outcomes…

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Resilience & Leadership: Concepts, Definitions, & Frameworks

Explore resilience concepts, frameworks, and applications in complex systems and critical infrastructure. Learn to assess threats, manage crises, and develop adaptive leadership skills for enhancing organizational resilience.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Housing Design for All

Explore interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable housing design, examining global case studies and innovative strategies for inclusive, environmentally responsible developments.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $338.00

Photographing in the Social Landscape (Live Online)

43 ratings at CourseHorse

Discover the rich tapestry of urban life in our "Social Landscape" photography class.

• CourseHorse
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• $575.00