Upcoming courses

Courses are modular – generally you may attend any one or more training modules. For the DesignBuilder SANS 10400 XA, HVAC and Advanced training modules, an understanding of the 3D modelling and simulation aspects of DesignBuilder is required.

Date	Location	Training module
April/May 2027 (TBC)	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	DesignBuilder 3D Modelling (in-person only) This first module is the introduction to the DesignBuilder interface, with a focus on model geometry information input and drawing models. The first and second modules are taken together, offering SACAP CPD (2 points) and ECSA CPD (2 points) taken together.
April/May 2027 (TBC)	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	DesignBuilder Simulation (live online only) This training module focuses on running EnergyPlus simulations and extracting data from DesignBuilder. The first and second modules are taken together, offering SACAP CPD (2 points) and ECSA CPD (2 points) taken together.
April/May 2027 (TBC)	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	Using DesignBuilder for SANS 10400 XA (live online only) This training module demonstrates how DesignBuilder is used to determine whether a building complies with the SANS 10400-XA:2021 (Ed. 2) standard by following the building energy modelling route. SACAP CPD (1 point), ECSA CPD (1 point).
April/May 2027 (TBC)	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	DesignBuilder HVAC (live online only) This training module demonstrates how DesignBuilder is used to model modern HVAC systems at the component detail level. ECSA CPD (1 point).
April/May 2027 (TBC)	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	DesignBuilder Advanced Topics (in-person only) or Building Energy Modelling Fundamentals (in-person only) Advanced Topics explores additional powerful modules and calculation functionality: (1) CFD (2) Natural Ventilation and (3) Thermal Comfort.SACAP CPD (1 point). Building Energy Modelling Fundamentals module explores how the construction of the building envelope impacts the thermodynamics and heat transfer within buildings, and looks at details like glazing and glazing build-up. SACAP CPD (1 point). Depending on demand, either BEMF or Advanced Topics will be presented.
September / October 2027 (TBC) 2 Half-days, mornings only	Live online only	DesignBuilder 3D Modelling (in-person only) This first module is the introduction to the DesignBuilder interface, with a focus on model geometry information input and drawing models. The first and second modules are taken together, offering SACAP CPD (2 points) and ECSA CPD (2 points) taken together.
September / October 2027 (TBC) 2 Half-days, mornings only	Live online only	DesignBuilder Simulation (in-person only) This training module focuses on running EnergyPlus simulations and extracting data from DesignBuilder. The first and second modules are taken together, offering SACAP CPD (2 points) and ECSA CPD (2 points) taken together.
September / October 2027 (TBC) 1 Full day	Live online only	Using DesignBuilder for SANS 10400 XA (in-person only) This training module demonstrates how DesignBuilder is used to determine whether a building complies with the SANS 10400-XA:2021 (Ed. 2) standard by following the building energy modelling route. SACAP CPD (1 point), ECSA CPD (1 point).
September / October 2027 (TBC) 2 Half-days, mornings only	Live online only	DesignBuilder HVAC (in-person only) This training module demonstrates how DesignBuilder is used to model modern HVAC systems at the component detail level. ECSA CPD (1 point).
September / October 2027 (TBC) 2 Half-days, mornings only	Live online only	DesignBuilder Advanced Topics (in-person only) or Building Energy Modelling Fundamentals (in-person only) Advanced Topics explores additional powerful modules and calculation functionality: (1) CFD (2) Natural Ventilation and (3) Thermal Comfort.SACAP CPD (1 point). Building Energy Modelling Fundamentals module explores how the construction of the building envelope impacts the thermodynamics and heat transfer within buildings, and looks at details like glazing and glazing build-up. SACAP CPD (1 point). Depending on demand, either BEMF or Advanced Topics will be presented.

Greenplan reserves the right to cancel a training module should there be a lack of interest. Should a training module be cancelled, Greenplan shall refund payment for the cancelled training module in full.

Registration

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Costs

In-person training

R 3 565.00 (incl. VAT) per person per module, including a short-term DesignBuilder Software licence and lunches. Package discounts are offered:

• R 8 910.00 (incl. VAT) per person for three modules (three days).
• R 11 880.00 (incl. VAT) per person for four modules (four days).
• R 14 850.00 (incl. VAT) per person for five modules (five days).

(No student discount is offered for in-person training.)

Online live training

R 2 944.00 (incl. VAT) per person per module, including a short-term DesignBuilder Software licence. Package discounts are offered:

• R 7 360.00 (incl. VAT) per person for three modules.
• R 9 810.00 (incl. VAT) per person for four modules.
• R 12 270.00 (incl. VAT) per person for five modules.

Students in relevant fields receive a 40 % discount on the fees stated above, on provision of proof of registration at their academic institution.