Who Should Attend

This course is intended for professionals in the retail environments industry. Green building principles are interpreted for the retail market. All project case studies used are retail built projects. All anecdotal examples refer to retailers or retail environments suppliers.

Retailers

For individuals working for retail companies, this course provides a basic understanding of the scope of the LEED rating system, ideas for greening your own projects, and a better understanding of how suppliers fit into your sustainable project goals. The course touches on the relationship between green building and consumer brand perception. The course is recommended for individuals serving in the following capacities:

• Store planning
• Marketing
• Architecture
• Interior design
• Brand management
• Visual merchandising
• Project management
• Fixture design and procurement
• Sustainability
• Executive management
• Other areas related to retail environments

Design/Architectural Firms

For individuals who plan to become LEED Accredited Professionals, the LEED Green Associate credential is the first step. For personnel who will not work directly on LEED projects, this course provides a basic understanding of how green building principles apply in the retail built environment. The course is recommended for individuals serving in the following capacities:

• Retail interior design
• Retail architecture
• Project management
• Library and resources
• Marketing
• Public relations
• Sales
• Customer service
• Accounting/finance
• Business development
• Executive management
• Other areas related to retail environments

This course is AIA/CES-approved for 4 HSA/SD/LU Hours and IDCEC-accredited for 0.6 W CEU.

Suppliers

For individuals employed by companies providing fixtures, visual merchandising products, materials, transportation, installation, and other products and services, this course provides a frame of reference for integrating your company's expertise and capabilities into green projects. With some retailers seeking this credential among supply staff, this course can help you demonstrate your commitment to meeting retailers' green building needs. Additionally, it can help you market the green aspects of your projects and services. The course is recommended for individuals serving in the following capacities:

• Project management
• Design
• Purchasing
• Marketing
• Sustainability
• Public relations
• Sales
• Business development
• Executive management
• Other areas related to retail environments

4651 Sheridan St Suite 470, Hollywood FL 33021 USA, Tel: 954-893-7300, are@retailenvironments.org