Madison, WI, July 6, 2010 – Leonardo Academy announced today that it will present a free webinar training course on maintaining high performance in LEED-NC certified buildings on July 15, 2010, titled: 1-2-3 LEED-NC Certification: How to Be a Hero & Deliver Great Post-Occupancy Performance.  This course provides step-by-step guidance on how the LEED-EB rating system can be used to achieve and maintain high ongoing performance for buildings certified under the LEED-NC rating system.

This one-hour course will be delivered free as a live webinar on July 15 at 1:00 PM CDT.  The course provides both USGBC and AIA continuing education credit.  Visit the Leonardo Academy website to register to participate (www.leonardoacademy.org).

Leonardo Academy provides a wide range of training courses on sustainability and environmental topics, including training courses on LEED and green buildings.  Leonardo Academy is an approved provider in both the USGBC and AIA continuing education training provider programs.  Many Leonardo Academy training courses provide both USGBC and AIA continuing education credits, which can be used by members of these organizations to fulfill continuing education requirements as part of their credentialing maintenance programs.

Leonardo Academy delivers its training courses in person, by live webinar and by on-demand webinar.  The full list of current training courses and registration options is available on the Leonardo Academy website at www.leonardoacademy.org/training.html.

About Leonardo Academy

Mission Statement
Leonardo Academy is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability by leveraging innovative tools and information to motivate the competitive market. By utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability strategies, education and implementation, we strive to make sustainability practical for everyone.

We develop integrative sustainability solutions designed to enhance the environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic prosperity of organizations, corporations and individuals. We see a world filled with sustainable opportunities that can transform the way we live today and ensure the prosperity of future generations.

Programs and Services
Leonardo Academy works on a broad range of sustainability issues and provides comprehensive sustainability programs and services to help companies, organizations, families and individuals implement sustainability. Our programs and services include: organizational sustainability assessments and implementation; emissions footprints, reduction strategies and offsets; LEED® assessments, implementation and certification application preparation; sustainable land management; sustainability training; and sustainability standards development.

Join Our Work
Individuals, organizations and companies are invited to join in Leonardo Academy’s work on advancing sustainability. One important way to join in our work is by making a charitable donation to support these efforts. Online donations can be made at: www.leonardoacademy.org.

Learn more at www.leonardoacademy.org.

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Contact Information

Kara Edmonson, Training Program Manager
Leonardo Acadeny Inc,
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Barbara McCabe, Sustainability Program Manager
Leonardo Academy Inc.
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