About this course

This online on-demand training course has been created to provide details of all key competencies and a comprehensive overview of the good practice measures that support a SKArating assessment under the Higher Education scheme, enabling participants to become accredited as SKArating HE Assessors. The sustainability topics and insights included give confidence and tools to add greater value on each project and cover issues ranging from systemic change to practical details.

This online learning course is essential learning for all who wish to assess projects against the SKArating, gain a recognised environmental credential, and who wish to gain high value knowledge on sustainability.

The course is split into themes and short lessons under each to aid learning flexibility and topic focus. 

Delegates are required to pass exams at the close of each part before they can progress to the next. They will also need to submit a case study for approval, and a final exam must be successfully completed to become eligible for the SKArating Assessor accreditation.

The online exam is multiple choice and time limited. Candidates are afforded multiple takes of the final exam over two months till they pass. The potential multi-testing need is to be embraced as part of the learning approach as it assists with identifying knowledge gaps and aids memory recall. It is recommended that learning be approached in this steadier way to gain greater value from the course. 

Who is this course for...

  • Minimum Competencies

    It is the decision and responsibility of all delegates who enter this pathway to have checked the minimum professional competencies required.

  • Course material relevant to...

    This online learning course is essential learning for Architects, Interior Designers, M&E Engineers and sustainability consultants.

  • Foundation Course

    To undertake this course it is a pre-requisite to have successfully completed the SKA Foundation course.

Course curriculum

  1. Welcome to the course!

  2. Part 1 - Sustainability Knowledge

  3. Part 2 - Scheme & Assessment Process

  4. Part 3 - Systemic Thinking

  5. Part 4 - Technical Knowledge

  6. Part 5 - Professional Conduct

About this course

  • £1,440.00

Key Course Benefits & Features

  • 1 year access

    Full online access of the recordings for 1 year from the purchase date.

  • Additional Resources

    Numerous lessons contain resources and references that allow for deeper study and competency to be gained that is tailored to your personal goals and desired expertise in the field.

  • Widely Applicable Knowledge

    The knowledge required for a successful design, delivery and operation of a SKA assessment is relevant to all projects, and increasingly becoming standard project needs.

Instructor

Design & Sustainability Director Elina Grigoriou FRSA HonRICS

Elina is a London-based interior designer, sustainability specialist and wellbeing expert helping clients become the best they can be and get the most from their people and places. A powerhouse of inspiration and innovation, Elina has been leading and shaping the commercial interior design sector for the past two decades – creating spaces that unlock social and environmental value, make a meaningful impact on peoples’ lives and enhance clients’ financial bottom line. Working at the heart of the latest industry developments, Elina regularly partners with national and global institutions to raise awareness of designing for sustainability and wellbeing and to drive best practise within the built environment. She was instrumental in developing and establishing the SKA rating system, is Chair of the SKA rating board and Technical Advisor to the scheme. In recognition of her commitment to promoting sustainability within the property sector, she was awarded Honorary Membership to the RICS in 2017. Elina has contributed to numerous industry guides and in 2019, her book Wellbeing in Interiors was published by RIBA which has had a visible impact in shaping practise and inspiring others. She was voted one of the Top 50 Rising Stars of Sustainability by Building magazine and is regularly invited to offer expert opinion and speak at public events.