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Public health professionals

Program Host

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Host Type

Career Training

Program Focus

Green design & construction

Outcomes

Credential

About the Program

Health professionals need an associate degree or bachelor's degree u2013 depending on the type of job -- often in environmental science, environmental health, public health, business, or healthcare-related programs. Relevant coursework includes chemistry, biology, geology, toxicology, and physics. Knowledge of math, statistics, and computer science is beneficial because performing data analysis and modeling may be required depending on the job. Relevant degrees include environmental science, environmental health, public health and toxicology. Some important life skills to have for a health professional are communication, analytical skills, critical thinking skills, physical stamina, and interpersonal skills. Important technological skills are analytical or scientific software, computer-aided design CAD software, electronic mail software, Geographic Information Systems, video creation, and editing software. Higher level education can also help further develop a health professional's skill set. Masters of Public Health programs provide degrees in a variety of Public Health fields and are often paired with field experience to apply skills learned. Stay up to date on the latest developments in green building through access tou00a0online coursesu00a0with an annual subscription to theu00a0USGBC course catalog.