Start your journey today to become an International Sustainability Ambassador
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
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
SOCIAL IMPACT
Social Impact
Frequently Asked Questions
Jeslin Varghese
Program Director & Faculty
Dr Sreelekshmi S
Program Co-ordinator