Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin

Professional Trainings & Accreditations

GRIN is pleased to provide professional training and accreditations relating to green roofs, living walls, and green infrastructure. We offer certificates of completion, and continuing education credits.

In 2025, GRIN partnered with Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) to deliver the Green Roof Professional (GRP) Training & Accreditation program in BC. This training contains all of the competencies necessary for green roof success, from building science, horticulture, irrigation, waterproofing, plant physiology, structural engineering and beyond. GRIN offers the GRP training, in person, in BC.

Once a student has completed the courses, they must register to complete the (virtual) GRP Accreditation Exam in order to earn the GRP designation. The GRP Training program comprises three modules:

  • Green Roof Design & Installation
  • Green Roof Waterproofing & Drainage
  • Green Roof Plants & Growing Media
WHY SEEK GRP ACCREDITATION
  • Earn confidence and credibility in the green infrastructure field
  • Distinguish yourself among industry professionals
  • Protect your green roofing projects from sub-standard industry practice
  • Optimize the range of benefits from your green roof projects
  • Ensure projects provide long term results for maximum client satisfaction
  • Earn up to 21 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for GRP Training course completion
  • Benefit from policy that requires GRP Accredited staff
  • Stay up to date in industry developments and best practice
  • Become part of the GRP Community and benefit from an extensive professional network
  • Demonstrate your commitment to the green roofing profession

BC residents have various options for obtaining GRP Training and Accreditation:

  • Attend GRP Training in-class
  • Attend GRP Training online
  • Combine GRP Training online and in class
  • Purchase the GRP Training Manuals, and study independently

 

In order to complete the GRP Accreditation process, candidates must:

  • Successfully complete the GRP Accreditation Exam
  • Register for and maintain a GRHC Membership, fulfilling 16 CEUs bi-annually

The GRP training is designed for the following professionals:

  • Architects
  • Landscape architects
  • Engineers
  • Planners
  • Roofing consultants and roofing contractors
  • Landscape contractors
  • Horticulturalists
  • Specifiers
  • Developers
  • Policy makers
  • Interested consumer

Digital Resource Manuals for each course are included with tuition. If you are unable to attend a course, or would like to acquire Hard Copy Resource Manuals, please contact us

Contact us if you or your team wish to get accredited. We can offer contract training for groups.

For more information on the GRP Accreditation visit the GRP Accreditation FAQ page.