Famu Consultancy

EDGE Expert Training Program

Empowering Professionals in Sustainable Construction

8 hrs Training Duration
Online & Offline Options
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IFC Accredited Program

A Simpler Approach to Sustainable Building

At FAMU Consultancy, we believe education is the foundation of sustainable transformation. Through our EDGE Expert Training Program, delivered in partnership with IFC, we have empowered more than 200 construction professionals worldwide with the knowledge and skills to advance green building practices and create a more resource-efficient future.

What Is the EDGE Expert Training?

EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) is a globally recognized green building certification system developed by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. The EDGE Expert Training Program is an intensive 8-hour course that equips construction and real estate professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to support projects pursuing EDGE certification. Upon successfully passing the EDGE Exam, participants earn the designation of EDGE Expert, becoming recognized advisors in sustainable building practices worldwide.

Course Coverage

To minimize environmental impact, FAMU Consultancy primarily delivers this program via live-streamed virtual sessions. You can join from your home or office, guided by an expert trainer in real time. Sessions are interactive — ask questions, collaborate with peers, and gain hands-on experience with the EDGE software.

Become an EDGE Expert: Global Standards. Local Impact.

1. What Is an EDGE Expert?

IFC established the EDGE Expert designation as a specialized professional role within the EDGE green building certification ecosystem.

  • An EDGE Expert assists developers, owners, and project teams in understanding the EDGE standard, navigating the software, and preparing a complete application for EDGE certification.
  • Their scope includes green design advisory and end-to-end certification support.
2. Why Attend the EDGE Expert Training Workshop?
This workshop prepares participants to confidently use the EDGE software, understand certification workflows, and advise clients on sustainable design. It also qualifies candidates to sit for the official EDGE Exam. You will learn how to market EDGE services to local developers, gain hands-on software practice, and walk away with proven exam study strategies.
3. What Advantages Does an EDGE Expert Gain?
As an EDGE Expert, you become a go-to resource for developers and property owners seeking certification. You gain a competitive edge in the market by demonstrating proven expertise in sustainable building practices, expand your professional services, attract new clients, and directly influence best practices in bio-climatic and resource-efficient design.
4. Eligible Industry Professionals
  • Architect
  • Construction Manager
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Architectural Technologist
  • Developer
  • Planner
  • Building Surveyor
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Civil Engineer
  • Energy / Environmental Engineer
  • Site Engineer / Manager
  • Contracts Manager
  • Estimator
  • Structural Engineer
  • CAD Technician / BIM Manager
  • Facilities Manager
  • Skilled Tradesperson
5. How Do I Become an EDGE Expert?
Complete the mandatory 1-day EDGE Expert Training (online or in-person). Upon completion, IFC will send you an Exam ID to schedule your EDGE Expert Exam. Candidates who pass the exam are officially designated EDGE Experts and are listed in the IFC EDGE Expert Registry.
EDGE Expert Training Module Breakdown
Module 1 — Foundations
  • Course Orientation & Objectives
  • EDGE Program Overview
  • Certification Roles & Processes
  • EDGE Experts vs. EDGE Auditors
Module 2 — Methodology
  • EDGE Methodology Deep Dive
  • Applying EDGE in Special Scenarios
  • Resources & Reference Materials
  • EDGE Software (App) Tour
Module 3 — Application
  • Practical Exercise: EDGE App
  • Using the App to Maximize ROI
  • Energy / Water / Materials Measures
  • Selling EDGE in the Local Market
Module 4 — Certification
  • EDGE Exam Resources & Study Tips
  • Market Entry Strategy
  • Q&A and Conclusion
  • Next Steps Post-Certification
Skills You Will Acquire
Training Delivery Formats
ONLINE (Live-Stream)
  • Join from anywhere in the world
  • Interactive sessions with live Q&A
  • Real-time trainer guidance
  • Lower environmental footprint
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Access FAMU’s Learning Management System
IN-PERSON (Offline)
  • Hands-on workshop environment
  • Direct peer-to-peer networking
  • Face-to-face trainer support
  • Available in selected cities
  • Ideal for team registrations
  • Can be scheduled