FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The Certified Green Dealer® Program is the nation’s only program for certifying the nation’s green lumber and building material dealerships.

Is The Certified Green Dealer® Program fully independent?

Yes. A fully independent entity, The Program is a distance-learning and testing system that certifies that lumber dealer personnel are trained in the basics of green building science and green product knowledge. The Program is not affiliated with any particular national standards-setting organization, such as NAHB, USGBC’s LEED program, FSC, or SFI, though those programs are explained in the Certified Green Dealer online content.

How does a location get certified?

First Year. A lumberyard or building material dealer location can become a Certified Green Dealer (in its first year) if 75% of its sales personnel view a series of eight web-based training videos (and pass eight individual quizzes) about building basics, green building, and green building products.

Second Year. A Dealer in its second (or other subsequent years) can maintain Certified Green Dealer status if 75% of its sales personnel view a series of four additional web-based training videos (and pass four individual quizzes).

How do I watch the videos?

Once enrolled in the program the The Certified Green Dealer® Program is entirely web-based and can be accessed at our Certifed Green Dealer.org site. We also have CDs for yards that don’t have broadband access to the Internet.

Can I see some sample content for free before I sign up?

Interested parties can view with no commitment a brief, free video that explains the Program. Watch Video A sample educational module from the Program is also available for viewing with no obligation. View Sample Course

What’s it cost?

To participate in The Certified Green Dealer® Program, lumber and building material dealers pay a per-yard tuition fee, which is currently $899 per yard in the first year and $599 in subsequent years to maintain certification.

Whom do I call to get started?

To learn more about The Certified Green Dealer® Program, call 877-LBM-GREEN. Contact Us