Education and resources

Free 30-minute "Introduction to EDGE" Online Course

Start here! Check out GBCI’s free online “Introduction to EDGE” course, available in either English or Spanish. You'll learn all about the EDGE software, certification process, and business opportunities as an EDGE Expert and EDGE Auditor in only 30 minutes!

EDGE Technical Workshops (EDGE Expert Training)

Interested in learning even more or preparing to take the EDGE Exam? Take GBCI’s EDGE Technical Workshop for EDGE Expert candidates, project teams, and consultants. The workshop prepares EDGE Expert candidates to take the EDGE Exam and covers the basics of EDGE, the certification process, and how to use the EDGE software.

Brochures

Explore the EDGE brochure for general information on EDGE. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Turkish.

User Guides

Access the EDGE User Guides to dig deeper into the EDGE software, including each efficiency measure.

Submission Templates

Shooting for EDGE certification? A building design team can use the client submission template to complete calculations and review the supporting documentation required for the audit.

Methodology Reports

Curious about the underlying assumptions, equations, and data sets that power the EDGE software? The EDGE Methodology Report shows how a base case is established, how demand is calculated, and how local climate conditions influence results. You can also check out the EDGE Cost Model and EDGE Embodied Energy in Materials Methodology to learn more about those respective areas.

Legal Documents

• Change of Owner Agreement
• Confirmation of Primary Owner's Authority
• Confirmation of Agents Authority
• GBCI Certification Challenge Policy
• GBCI EDGE Certification Agreement