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 it is assumed that you have an understanding of the 3D modelling and simulation aspects of DesignBuilder.

Date	Location	Training module
May 2026 (TBC) 1 Full day	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	Building Energy Modelling Fundamentals (in-person only) The 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.
May 2026 (TBC) 1 Full day	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	DesignBuilder 3D Modelling (in-person only) This module is the introduction to the DesignBuilder interface, with a focus on model geometry information input and drawing models. The 3D Modelling and Simulation modules together offer SACAP CPD (2 points) and ECSA CPD (2 points).
May 2026 (TBC) 1 Full day	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	DesignBuilder Simulation (in-person only) This training module focuses on running EnergyPlus simulations and extracting data from DesignBuilder. The 3D Modelling and Simulation modules together offer SACAP CPD (2 points) and ECSA CPD (2 points).
May 2026 (TBC) 1 Full day	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	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).
May 2026 (TBC) 1 Full day	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	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).
May 2026 (TBC) 1 Full day	Lovane Wine Estate, Western Cape	DesignBuilder Advanced Topics (in-person only) The Advanced Topics training module explores additional powerful modules and calculation functionality within the software. The module is structured such that the three most popular topics will be covered: (1) CFD (2) Natural Ventilation and (3) Thermal Comfort.
September 2026 (TBC) 2 Half-days	Live online only	Building Energy Modelling Fundamentals (live online only) Content as per in-person description above
September 2026 (TBC) 2 Half-days	Live online only	DesignBuilder 3D Modelling (live online only) Content as per in-person description above
September 2026 (TBC) 2 Half-days	Live online only	DesignBuilder Simulation (live online only) Content as per in-person description above
September 2026 (TBC) 1 Full day	Live online only	Using DesignBuilder for SANS 10400 XA (live online only) Content as per in-person description above
September 2026 (TBC) 2 Half-days	Live online only	DesignBuilder HVAC (live online only) Content as per in-person description above
September 2026 (TBC) 2 Half-days	Live online only	DesignBuilder Advanced Topics (live online only) Content as per in-person description above

Most online training courses are scheduled as half days.
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

Click here to register. If you prefer a PDF form, please download and complete a registration form and return the completed form to info@greenplan.co.za.

Costs

In-person training

R 3 450.00 (incl. VAT) per person per module, including a short-term DesignBuilder Software licence and lunches. Package discounts are offered:

• R 8 625.00 (incl. VAT) per person for three modules (three days).
• R 11 500.00 (incl. VAT) per person for four modules (four days).

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

Online live training

R 2 760.00 (incl. VAT) per person per module, including a short-term DesignBuilder Software licence. Package discounts are offered:

• R 6 900.00 (incl. VAT) per person for three modules.
• R 9 200.00 (incl. VAT) per person for four modules.
• R 11 040.00 (incl. VAT) per person for five modules.

Students in relevant fields receive a 50 % discount on the fees stated above, on provision of proof of registration at their academic institution.