The Commercial Brokers Association and Cascadia Region Green Building Council

Initiate the Certified Green Broker Education Program

SEATTLE, WA, February 24, 2009 – CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), in partnership with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has launched an online Certified Green Broker education program designed for commercial real estate industry professionals. The program’s objective is to train brokers to adequately counsel clients on sustainability business practices. The course is available online and can be accessed from any computer via the Internet at any time day or night. 

The Certified Green Broker course syllabus, overview and a live demonstration are available for public preview.

“In today’s economic climate, being able to properly distinguish a green building with lower operating and maintenance costs from more conventional structures is a significant advantage,” said Jason F. McLennan, CEO of Cascadia. “Brokers who can understand and convey the emerging language and technology of green building will see their own position in the market rise.”

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