Green Building and Retrofit Training
Build skills for a low-carbon future
Canada’s buildings are evolving – and so are the skills needed to construct, retrofit and maintain them. RRC Polytech’s Green Building and Retrofit Training equips trades professionals, construction workers, managers and designers with the hands-on abilities and building science knowledge required to meet growing demand for energy-efficient, high-performance buildings.
Developed with the support of the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program and delivered in partnership with the Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2), these short, intensive courses offer significantly reduced tuition and practical training designed to strengthen Canada’s clean‑economy workforce.
Why choose green building training at RRC Polytech?
Practical, Industry-driven Skills
Learn proven strategies for exterior insulation, airtightness, window installation and retrofit execution through hands-on demonstrations and real-world construction exercises.
Science-based Knowledge
Understand how buildings function as systems – including heat transfer, air leakage and moisture management – to improve durability, efficiency and occupant comfort.
Short Courses, Big Impact
The courses deliver immediately applicable skills that help reduce callbacks, increase performance and support sustainable building practices over a short period of time.
Who should enroll?
These courses are ideal for:
- Construction workers and renovators
- HVAC technicians
- Carpenters and trades personnel
- Construction project managers
- Architects, designers and building envelope specialists
- Employers in construction, residential development and retrofit industries
Career and industry pathways
Learners gain skills relevant to:
- Sustainable construction
- Retrofit coordination
- Energy efficiency consulting
- Building performance assessment
- Residential building envelope work
These skills align with growing demand across Manitoba’s construction industry and Canada’s broader clean‑energy transition.
Course offerings
Below is a complete list of current Green Building and Retrofit courses.
| Course | Action |
| Building Science for Residential Homes: Principles and Practice | Check Availability |
| Exterior Residential Wood-frame Walls Made BetterNew | Check Availability |
| Home Energy Retrofit StrategiesNew | Check Availability |
| Residential Window Installation Best PracticesNew | Check Availability |
Have questions about these offerings?
To inquire about the Green Building and Retrofit Training courses, please contact RRC Polytech Corporate Solutions.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.