Undergraduate Certificate in Managing facilities for efficiency and health

University of Idaho

The managing facilities for efficiency and health undergraduate certificate prepares students to oversee commercial and industrial buildings with a focus on performance, sustainability and occupant well-being. The program introduces key metrics used to evaluate building performance and explores how design, systems and operations affect indoor environmental quality. Through interdisciplinary coursework, you’ll examine factors such as air quality, thermal comfort, acoustics and materials while learning how to measure and compare building energy use against expected performance. You’ll also gain experience with energy modeling tools used to evaluate efficiency upgrades and return on investment. The certificate includes training in project and personnel management, equipping you to coordinate technical teams, manage infrastructure retrofits and communicate effectively across disciplines. Graduates are prepared to support increasingly complex buildings while reducing energy costs and promoting healthy indoor environments.

College of Engineering