Understand the WELL registration, and certification process, roles and responsibilities, and performance verification requirements as it relates to the WELL building standard version 2.
Through this course, you will get an in-depth understanding of the WELL building registration, and certification process, roles and responsibilities, features (pre-conditions and optimizations) within each WELL Concept and documentation requirements to earn WELL features as it relates to all space types addressed by WELL building standard v2.
This course is also part of GBRI’s WELLopedia Series: The ins and outs of the WELL Building Standard v2. This course can be taken stand-alone or as part of the series depending on your interest and credential maintenance requirements.
GBRI’s WELLopedia Series presents the WELL Certification module, a comprehensive course designed to provide a deep understanding of the WELL Building Standard version 2. This course offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, essential for professionals looking to excel in WELL project registration, certification, and sustainability.
Emphasizing Winston Churchill's notion that "We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us," the course underscores the significance of WELL Certification in enhancing health and well-being in indoor environments. Considering the substantial time we spend indoors, the module stresses the importance of WELL's approach in shaping spaces that positively influence our lives.
Key Course Features:
- Detailed WELL Certification Process: This module covers every aspect of the WELL certification process, including the critical differences between preconditions and optimizations, and the essential steps towards achieving WELL certification.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Learn about the roles of project team members, WELL APs, project administrators, and the WELL coaching support team.
- Documentation and Compliance: The course extensively covers the types of documentation required for WELL certification, including annotated documents, Letters of Assurance (LOAs), and general documents.
- Advanced Topics: Dive into WELL Building Standard v2's scoring levels, point thresholds, alternative adherence paths, and international equivalencies.
- Innovative Strategies and Equivalencies: Discover how to develop unique strategies for creating healthy environments and understand the process for proposing and implementing innovations and equivalencies in WELL projects.
- Practical Application: The course guides through practical tasks related to WELL projects, such as the registration process, eligibility criteria, and performance verification.
This course is ideal for those aiming to integrate WELL principles in various building projects, from commercial spaces to educational institutions. By the end of the module, participants will have a robust understanding of "what," "why," and "how" of WELL, enabling them to implement these concepts in real-world scenarios.
As part of GBRI’s WELLopedia Series, this module stands as an essential resource for professionals committed to advancing human health and well-being through sustainable building practices. It is a gateway to transforming spaces into healthier, more sustainable environments, aligning with our deep connection to the buildings we occupy.