Climate Consultant for Real Estate
This course introduces learners to Climate Consultant, a powerful tool for interpreting and applying climate data in real estate and building design. Through hands-on exercises and guided projects, students will learn how to analyze local weather files, assess thermal comfort, and identify passive design strategies that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in property development. By the end of the course, participants will be able to integrate climate-responsive insights into site planning and architectural decision-making—bridging environmental data with real-world development outcomes.
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Climate Consultant™ - Basic
- 2025
- English
Course description
Welcome to the Climate Consultant for Real Estate Course.
In this course, it enables learners to interpret weather patterns, assess solar exposure, optimize passive heating and cooling strategies, and evaluate thermal comfort, helping developers and designers create environmentally responsive, energy-efficient real estate projects.
In this course, learners will gain hands-on experience with Climate Consultant’s core tools and features essential for sustainable real estate development. Key functionalities include weather file analysis, solar radiation mapping, temperature and humidity profiling, psychrometric chart interpretation, shading and daylight assessment, passive heating and cooling strategy evaluation, and energy efficiency optimization. Students will also learn to visualize climate data, generate performance reports, and apply scenario modeling to test design alternatives, enabling them to make informed, environmentally responsible decisions for real-world property development projects.
What you’ll learn
- Introduction
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Software Access
Pre-requisite
To get the most out of Climate Consultant for Real Estate, learners should have a basic understanding of real estate development and building design concepts, including site planning, architectural layouts, and energy considerations. Familiarity with sustainability principles, environmental performance metrics, or passive design strategies is helpful but not required. Basic computer literacy and comfort working with software tools and data visualization are essential. Prior experience with Excel or other analysis tools can be beneficial, especially for integrating climate data into broader feasibility or financial models.
What you will be guided to produce
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the Course?
The course is 24 hours long. You can choose your schedule based on your availability:
- 1 hour daily over 24 days
- 2 hours daily over 12 days
- 3 hours daily over 8 days (recommended)
- 4 hours daily over 6 days
Will I practice on the software?
Yes, the course includes hands-on practice. Approximately 50% of the course time is dedicated to practical exercises. Each day consists of a mix of video lectures and practice sessions.
Can I always refer to the course content after the course duration?
Yes. All quizzes, exercises, and course materials will remain available on your profile page. However, video access will expire 1 month after your scheduled start date.
Is the schedule flexible?
Yes, you can select the schedule that best fits your availability - offering flexibility in how you distribute the course hours and days, as long as you don not exceed one month interval between the first class and the last.
How do I gain access to the software?
You can use your own software or the demo version of the software publisher. If we provide complimentary software access, you will receive access to the software either via a temporary login for SaaS applications (accessed through a browser) or through a virtual machine for standalone software - ensuring compatibility and removing your device limitations for heavy software applications.
Do I get any credential or badge?
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate or badge recognizing your achievement. You can share this badge to your linkedin profile, download and add images of the badge to your resume, and direct recruiters to view your portfolio of projects.
$5.9
This course includes
- Lectures ≈ 12 hours
- Practice ≈ 12 hours
- Course Track Sustainability
- Max. Duration 30 days
- Badge Yes
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