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Green Real Estate Education has been working with the Green Business League to create green education courses online.  The challenge of this cycle of environmental awareness is developing the skills to effectively promote a Green and sustainable program in any kind of business.  Online courses are the perfect (and ecological solution) for a learning opportunity.  And it is reasonable to expect such training to spread like wildfire through universities, colleges, workforce programs, and adult education programs.  Green training courses are now expanding in the southwest region of the United States.

Projects are not as plentiful as other parts of the country but that will change as Green Real Estate Education courses are going to be offered in Oklahoma City.  The company has hired a Regional Director in Oklahoma that will handle expansion in Oklahoma and Texas.

“In the fall, we will have 15 courses in 150 colleges nationwide available. We offer the most cost effective “fast track” green training for job creation for the workforce.” Says Kerry Mitchell, President of Green Real Estate Education.

The courses the company offers fills a gap for much needed green education for workforce and adult education, in colleges and vo-tech centers. With training in recycling, waste management, sustainability, green building, renovating green, the courses feature the benefits of implementing green principles into the marketplace.   Green officer training programs have been developed with the help of the prestigious Green Business League.

Green Real Estate Education also is the leader for “green educational” programs in the United States for those in professions in service to the real estate industry. Mitchell Says. ” Many of our programs include a certification and are recognized by state and national organizations and many grant continuing education credits but they are really for all who have an interest in green building, understanding energy ratings, saving on utility bills or in sustainable construction techniques in either building new or in renovating existing structures.  They deliver courses on line and in a classroom setting.

Some of the courses offer CE credits or are for those who just want to earn a green designation to market.  Many have a curiosity of what “green building” is and how it will impact the building careers. Green Real Estate Education can deliver their courses for CSR, Waste Management, Sustainability Planning, Real Estate Agent or Mortgage Professional courses on line and can all be taken 24/7.

Green Real Estate Education, established in 2006, has educated 6,500 and continues to grow and is on target to educate more than 10,000 professionals in going green by 2011. The company offers their certification programs on site, on line and in webinar formats. Green Real Estate Education welcomes other online affiliate partner opportunities to expand awareness of green training and their Level One Green Leadership certification programs. For more information, visit www.greenrealestateeducation.com.

There will be Green jobs in the future, but the ones that will pay are for those with strong credentials.  The Green Business League announces the newly revised Green Officer curriculum for those who make arrangements to attend this fast-paced, two-day training session.  In the days to come, millions of firms will make the decision to Go Green.  Of course, some will take the low road and buy their Green certification off the Internet, while others will take the high road of an audited system from a national standard of compliance.  The greenwashing tactics that are promoted today by phony Green websites will drop off, one by one.  Programs requiring audited certifications like: LEED, ISO, Energy Star, and Green Business League will be the choice of companies who value their reputation.

Those who wish to pick up on the limited available seats in the Pensacola Green Officer Training should sign up for the event immediately and make plans to attend this event.  The next training will be held in Chicago, IL on Sept 9-11, 2010.  This class will add more Green professionals to an industry currently wandering in confusion.  The Green Business League plans to have more than 1000 Green officers at work by 2011.  With more than 30 million businesses in America alone, it seems like a serious growth market for those who want to capture the trends of the future.

The Green Business League was the choice of the Gerald R Ford Presidential Library for Green certification.  Today, major corporations seeking a credible partner in Green empowerment and certification find that the bold stand of the Green Business League against greenwashing of all types makes GBL the right source for Green compliance.

This class is fast approaching, and those ready to step into a Green career with a brilliant future should make arrangement quickly.

It may be last minute for some, but there is a two-day training session in Destin Florida for Certified Green Consultants who desire a career working with Green business certifications.  The GBL program is now the leading reputable Green certification in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, and South America.  In an world where there seems to be no metrics for Green certification has existed, the Green Business League has taken a bold stand.  GBL stands against Greenwashing of all types, and provides businesses with a Green certification that can be respected.  Certifications bought off the Internet are little more than well-disguised scams.

Certified  Green Consultant classes will be held in a two days program (July 23-24) in Destin, FL.  Further training is accomplished by distance learning. This well-tested program will provide a tremendous introduction to the Certified Green Consultant program.  There are more than 350 Certified Green Consultants have already been trained, but there are more the 30 million businesses in the U.S. alone.  This means that there is plenty of room at the ground floor of an exploding industry.

Space is limited and this class will likely fill soon.  Classes starts at 8 am and go until 5 pm each day.  Materials are provided, but the size of the class is limited to 25.   Find out more at Green Consultant Training (http://www.GreenConsultantTraining.com).  This is a federal trademark course, and those who understand the needs of this market are encourage to investigate this class.

There is a cost for the training, but the income potential is extraordinary.  It is a business that you create using the processes already laid out by GBL.  Those who are more only Green, but Green entrepreneurs, are encouraged to participate in the class.  This may be the last class in Florida in 2010.  The next class is planned for Sept 9-11 in Chicago, I.  This program is the federal trademark of the Green Business League, Inc.

In case you haven’t heard, President Obama has recently signed Executive Order 13514, which moves the Green issue several steps forward. This executive order is an extension of George Bush’s executive order 13423. While President George W. Bush issued executive order 13423 covering climate change issues, the significant difference between the Obama Executive Order on climate change and the previous one concerned the focus on the primary problem – greenhouse gas reduction. Agencies must now monitor and report their GHG output and comply with other environmental requirements. It must be noted that the order impacts government agencies, but can the same mandates for corporations in America be far behind?

Other notable inclusions are the requirements for a “Steering Committee” and a “Sustainability or Green Officer” to be installed. A casual reading of the executive order will reveal a few very interesting insights. Many of the demands are very reasonable. The use of duplex mode for printers, purchasing Energy Star equipment, and a reduction of our potable water. The tracking of Green House Gases (GHG) is yet another interesting step into a new pattern of operation.

Many may not be aware of a 2007 Supreme Court decision that required the EPA to regulate green house gases under the powers already vested with the EPA under the Clean Air Act. The little known fact is that the Cap and Trade legislation is not necessary because the basic tools needed for control of carbon emissions are already in place. EPA has been slow to step up to the plate on this because it is an immense new responsibility that still lacks guidelines and compliance regulations.

Some may feel satisfied that the new executive order applies only to government agencies, and such assurance is misleading. The stars are aligning for more invasive Green regulations. We will see the demand for Green buildings continue, but the recession is hurting this except in the governmental sector. What we are watching is the gradual movement to the inclusion of Green Practices. This is where the strength of the Green Business League comes into play. While others are focused on green house gases, carbon offsets, alternative power, and construction issues; the Green Business League has built one of the greatest field forces in the country with nearly 300 trained Certified Green Consultants nationally. Their mission is quite simply, Green Practices.

Green Practices are seen as a universal solution to a universal problem. A business need not own the building in order to earn a credible Certified Green Business status. By looking at the everyday practices of any kind of business, Green consultants identify hundreds of possible improvements in the daily operation. Every Green Practice is given a point value that can add up to enough points to earn the GBL Green business certification. Unlike so many other Green programs offered online, this certification is “Earned, not Bought” according to the requirements of the Green Business League.

Two issues will eventually begin to spread over to aspiring Green businesses. These issues are the installation of a Green committee and a Green Office whose task it is to prepare an honest Green plan for the company. Too often such committees resemble the same committee that planned the company picnic, and have possessed only marginal training for the task. It seems obvious that the Green officer or Green committee must move from a casual or low-impact effort to a serious part of every company’s operation. It doesn’t matter if the person is a Sustainability officer or Green officer, the all-too-clear message is that business must take the leadership in Green programming or face an increasing regulatory pressure.

Businesses can resolve the Green or Sustainability Officer problem in one of two creative and effective ways. Send your key inhouse person or persons to the Green Officer Training program that is offered as a broad scope environmental training program online. Or hire an outsourced expert as an economical way to have a high quality professional working with your company. Both options bring the added benefit of a comprehensive planning program that addresses all the concerns found in executive order 13514, and a few more. As this mandate goes from a voluntary issue to federal requirement on all businesses, your firm will already be in full compliance.

Businesses across America should make no mistake about the pressure that is coming to create certified Green businesses. We see it rising as a hot issue on the horizon, but we will soon be at high noon for Green compliance. The Obama administration does not care about the economic slow down. They are passing rules and using their clout to press their agenda into place. One thing is sure. It is best not to wait for these regulations to hit your business all at once. It is the smart move to get your Green program out of the greenwashing phase and into the Green practices program. The Green Business League is the best way to make this happen. Designate your Green officer right away, either by using the Green Officer Training program or by requesting the assistance of a Certified Green Consultant. In the end, we will all be winners, and your company will discover an unexpected benefit. All GBL trained personnel know how to make Green pay huge dividends. Going Green as a business is also a way to save a great deal of money, increase productivity, and create a great marketing opportunity. It is suggested that businesses lead, not follow, this Green revolution.