Online Home Sustainability Courses

Learn the fundamentals of creating a home that benefits your health, wealth, and the planet.

68%of homebuyers want an environmentally friendly home

Sustainable high-performance homes are quickly becoming the norm. 68% of home buyers want an environmentally friendly home, and 37% say they would pay an extra $10,000 to make that a reality.

Learn to spot essential sustainability details in today's modern homes!

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Why Rise online courses?

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Content is created in collaboration with experts in LEED, building science, environmental design, sustainability, permaculture, earthen construction and more!. Rise offers 600+ articles and 250+ product pages that are accessed by thousands of users daily.
Connecting the Industry Through Education
Rise is accelerating the adoption of sustainable home improvement by empowering and educating the world to do so. We connect the construction industry through education.

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Rise is dedicated to providing an exceptional, multi-sensory learning experience with in-depth researched content from industry experts. Homeowners and home professionals will find curated content that teaches them about the best ways to upgrade homes that will benefit your health, your wealth, and the planet.

I really enjoyed this course - a super ‘step up’ from basic info. I have taken lots of energy-efficient or green courses and I feel like this was just the right amount of informative. I LOVED that it is mobile friendly, totally easy to work through I would ‘hope’ even for those who are not tech savvy. I enjoyed the different ways to engage with the swipes, tabs, videos and knowledge tests. Overall, a really good course.

Jennifer Gilbert, Coldwell Banker / City Side Realty, Alberta

Content is fantastic! I have taken courses for 20+ years, and this is the first time I have not rushed through just to finish it. The content is actually captivating, and I literally don’t want to finish it in 3 hours. What’s next?

Marian, Coldwell Banker Supercity Realty, Nova Scotia

Over the years I have taken a number of continuing education courses and sometimes I am left with the feeling that the course was a waste of time and not relevant to my real estate business. It was great! The subject is timely and relative. I didn't time myself, but I think the course took me longer than three hours. That was my own fault because the material was interesting and informative. The extra links were great! In short, my compliments on an outstanding course.

Arnold Chippin, Chippin's Limited, New Brunswick

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Courses

Home Sustainability Basics

The Home Sustainability Basics online course aims to help learners identify and communicate the many benefits of sustainable homes. With the knowledge you will gain from this Rise course, you’ll be able to make informed decisions on the types of products you want in your home, and speak with industry professionals about the best ways to upgrade your home that will benefit your health, your wealth, and the planet.

Course Objectives:

Identify the characteristics of a sustainable home;
Recognize various sustainability programs that go beyond the minimum building code requirements;
Explain how viewing the "House as a System" (HAAS) can help you invest in the most effective, energy-efficient, and sustainable house upgrades;
Identify ways to increase a home’s sustainability through improving energy, heat, and water efficiency; and
List various sustainable products and systems, based on third-party certifications, that will increase a home's energy efficiency and sustainability and reduce its impact on the environment.

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Communicating Your Healthier Homes Advantage

In this course, residential building professionals will learn how to talk to clients about how your product or service aligns with their values. Gain practical digital marketing tips for turning informed homeowners into paying customers.

Course Objectives:

Compare and contrast the different buyer personas and understand how to speak to what matters most to them.
Translate product details to homeowner benefits.
Develop marketing strategies to communicate sustainable knowledge and attract more business.

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Online Education for Real Estate Professionals

Rise courses are available online as self-paced learning on a modern LMS, offering real estate professionals an up-to-date and fresh perspective on the products, technologies, and features that impact the health, efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of a home. By taking Rise courses, real estate professionals will be empowered to speak to the unique sustainability features that homeowners are demanding and other real estate professionals miss. This knowledge will provide the competitive advantage needed to stand out from the competition, win more listings, and close more deals!

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