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A green building professional accreditation can benefit a professional's career path. By achieving a third party verification accreditation, one documents that his/her knowledge of basic green building principles is up-to-date and practical. Green building professionals understand the synergies among building systems, the environment, and occupant health and well being. Accreditations assist individuals to meet or exceed company standards and to become more visible within the marketplace. Accrediations also provide enhanced project management and collaboration.

There are various types of accreditations offered by several organizations. An accreditation should be chosen depending on a professional's occupation and field. Professional accreditations span the
design, construction, and weatherization fields for both the residential and commercial markets. Below is a list of several professional accreditation programs.