Want to find out more about our program?
Our NABERS Essentials course is free!
Want to become an Assessor?
Follow these steps:
- Read what Assessors do, the eligibility criteria and how to become one.
- Complete an accreditation course from the list below (e.g. Energy & Water for Offices). Note that all prerequisite modules will be included in the one purchase.
Currently doing a course?
Access our NABERS Learn platform.
Already an Assessor?
Extend your accreditation to another tool!
Check out our extra accreditations available below.
Note that if you are not yet an Energy Assessor, you will need to complete the prerequisite Metering and Consumption module before enrolling in your chosen course.
Indigenous Initiative
Any individual who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is eligible for a 50% discount on any enrolment fees.
Contact nabers [at] environment.nsw.gov.au to find out more.
Search by
Free courses
For: Any member of the public or sustainability professional.
To: Learn more about our program and browse through the look and feel of our courses.
Content available: Introductory courses on our tools, case studies, fact sheets and slide decks for Assessors to use in conversation with clients.
NABERS Essentials
For: Any member of the public or sustainability professional.
To: Learn more about our program.
Prerequisite courses: None.
Learn: The history and plans for the program, the spaces NABERS rates, why you should get a rating and how to improve it, the different parties involved and the legislation applicable.
Duration: Online course (1-2 hours).
Due to COVID-19, this course is now free to help train and upskill Australia's workforce.
Extend your Accreditation
For: Assessors
To: Extend your accreditation to another tool! Check out our extra accreditations available here.
Prerequisite modules: Note that anyone extending their accreditation to an Energy tool will need to complete the prerequisite Metering and Consumption module. This module will be included in your extra accreditation course.
Using NABERS for sustainable building planning in NSW
For: Planning or sustainability professionals within councils located across NSW.
To: Learn about sustainability features in council planning and how targets in planning instruments deliver verified results
Prerequisite knowledge or courses: None. An understanding of the NSW planning system is advantageous.
Learn: Gain an understanding of the differences between design and operational ratings. Understand the National Construction Code verification methods and how NABERS fits in to the NSW planning system. How to set rating targets and ensure DA and NCC compliance.
Duration: Online course duration is 2 hours – self paced.
Energy & Water for Offices
For: Any individual that would like to become a NABERS Energy & Water for Offices Assessor
This course contains three online modules and three associated exams:
- NABERS Assessor 101
- Metering and Consumption
- Energy & Water for Offices
Learn: Get an overview of all our different rating tools as well as how to read meters, follow single line diagrams and how to conduct a site visit. Learn how to calculate an Energy & Water rating for Offices and how to lodge rating data with NABERS Rate.
Supervised rating: After passing all three exams, your first rating application will be supervised. This is a key part of the NABERS training program. The cost of the supervision is included in your enrolment price.
PC only: You will need to use your own laptop (PC only) to complete the course and exam. Our offline rating program, NABERS Rate, does not work on MACs.
Duration: We recommend you set aside at least 2 full days to do the entire pathway. You will have 30 days to complete the final exam once opened.
Commercial Building Disclosure Course
For: Energy & Water for Offices Assessors
To: Become an Accredited CBD Assessor
Prerequisite courses: Energy & Water for Offices
Learn: How to conduct tenancy lighting assessments (TLA's) which are a key component of a Building Energy Efficiency Certificate (BEEC).
Duration: 1 day webinar followed by an exam to be submitted within 30 days.
Next course: Not advertised yet. Contact info [at] cbd.gov.au to get added to the waitlist.
Due to COVID-19, this course is being heavily subsidised by the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources to help train and upskill Australia's workforce.
Energy & Water for Apartment Buildings
For: Any individual that would like to become a NABERS Energy & Water for Apartment Buildings Assessor
This course contains three modules and three associated exams:
- NABERS Assessor 101
- Metering and Consumption
- Energy & Water for Apartment Buildings
Learn: Get an overview of all our different rating tools as well as how to read meters, follow single line diagrams and how to conduct a site visit. Learn how to calculate an Energy & Water rating for Apartment Buildings and all the factors that can influence the final rating. This course focuses on strata in NSW, however is open to trainees from all states and territories.
Duration: We recommend you set aside two full days to complete this course and exam.
Are you already a NABERS Assessor? Skip the prerequisites here.
Using NABERS to boost your GRESB score
For: Any individual that would like to learn how NABERS ratings are considered in GRESB assessments. This is particularly targeted at Assessors and customers of NABERS.
Learn: What GRESB is, its importance in the world of sustainable finance and why you should consider getting your buildings rated by NABERS if you are going to submit your data to GRESB.
Prerequisite courses: none
More info: Online course (1-2 hours)
Energy & Water for Shopping Centres
For: Any individual that would like to become a NABERS Energy & Water for Shopping Centres Assessor
This course contains three modules and three associated exams:
- NABERS Assessor 101
- Metering and Consumption
- Energy & Water for Shopping Centres
Learn: Get an overview of all our different rating tools as well as how to read meters, follow single line diagrams and how to conduct a site visit. Learn how to perform a rating on shopping centres, what data is needed, and how to use NABERS Perform, our new rating software.
Duration: We recommend you set aside two full days to do this course.
Other info: You will need to refer to the PCA Method of Measurement in order to complete this course. Don't have access to it? Purchase it here before you start.
Are you already a NABERS Assessor? Skip the prerequisites here.
Energy & Water for Hotels
For: Any individual that would like to become a NABERS Energy & Water for Hotels Assessor
This course contains three modules and three associated exams:
- NABERS Assessor 101
- Metering and Consumption
- Energy & Water for Hotels
Learn: Get an overview of all our different rating tools as well as how to read meters, follow single line diagrams and how to conduct a site visit. Learn how to calculate an Energy & Water rating for Hotels and how to lodge rating data with NABERS Rate.
PC only: You will need to use your own laptop (PC only) to complete the exam. Our offline rating program, NABERS Rate, does not work on MACs.
Are you already a NABERS Assessor? Skip the prerequisites here.
On-site Renewable Energy Generation Systems
For: All Energy Assessors
Prerequisite courses: None
Learn: How to apply the On-Site Renewable Energy Generation system Ruling to your ratings.
Duration: Online course (45 minutes) followed by an optional quiz to test your learnings.
Energy for Data Centres
For: Any individual that would like to become a NABERS Energy for Data Centres Assessor
This course contains three modules and three associated exams:
- NABERS Assessor 101
- Metering and Consumption
- Energy for Data Centres
Learn: Get an overview of all our different rating tools as well as how to read meters, follow single line diagrams and how to conduct a site visit. Learn how to conduct a Data Centre rating and how to carry out the three different types of Data Centre ratings including IT Equipment, Infrastructure and Whole Facility ratings.
Supervised rating: Your first data centre rating application will be supervised. The cost of the supervision is included in your enrolment price.
One on one session: Before opening the exam, you have access to an optional one hour Q&A session with a NABERS trainer to answer any questions you may have.
PC only: You will need to use a PC to complete the course and exam. Our offline rating program, NABERS Rate, does not work on MACs.
Duration: We recommend you set aside at least 2 full days to do the entire course. You will have 30 days to complete the final exam once opened.
Are you already a NABERS Assessor? Skip the prerequisites here.
Energy & Water for Residential Aged Care & Retirement Living
For: Any non-Assessor that would like to become a NABERS Energy & Water for Residential Aged Care & Retirement Living Assessor.
It contains three online modules and three associated exams:
- NABERS Assessor 101
- Metering and Consumption
- Energy & Water for Residential Aged Care & Retirement Living
Learn: Get an overview of all our different rating tools as well as how to read meters, follow single line diagrams and how to conduct a site visit. Learn how to calculate an Energy & Water rating for Residential Aged Care & Retirement Living and how to lodge rating data with NABERS Perform.
Supervised rating: After passing all three exams, your first rating application will be supervised. This is a key part of the NABERS training program. The cost of the supervision is included in your enrolment price.
Duration: You will have 30 days to complete the final exam.
Are you already a NABERS Assessor? Skip the prerequisites here.
Using NABERS for sustainable building planning in Victoria
For: Planning or sustainability professionals within councils located across Victoria.
To: Learn about sustainability features in council planning and how targets in planning instruments deliver verified results
Prerequisite knowledge or courses: None. An understanding of the Victorian planning system is advantageous.
Learn: Gain an understanding of the differences between design and operational ratings. Understand the National Construction Code verification methods and how NABERS fits in to the Victorian planning system. How to set rating targets and ensure planning permit application and NCC compliance.
Duration: Online course duration is 2 hours – self paced.
An Introduction to Thermal Energy Systems
For: Assessors, sustainability professionals and members of the public.
Prerequisite courses: none
Learn: An Introduction Thermal Energy Systems is a short course that introduces the basic concepts of thermal energy systems, including what they are, how they work, why they are used and how they are applied to NABERS ratings. The course for individual that would like to learn about thermal energy systems, including.
Duration: Online course (2 hours)
Thermal Energy Systems for Assessors
For: Assessors undertaking energy and/or water ratings on buildings utilising thermal energy systems.
Prerequisite courses: none
Learn: Thermal Energy Systems for NABERS Ratings Part 2 is a course that goes through the application and requirements of the two thermal energy systems methodologies used in NABERS ratings: the Estimated Methodology and the Standard Methodology.
Duration: Online course (3-4 hours)
NABERS for Warehouses and Coldstores
For: Any non-Assessor that would like to become a NABERS Energy for Warehouses & Coldstores Assessor.
It contains 2 online modules, access to the webinar and three associated exams:
- NABERS Assessor 101
- Metering and Consumption
- Energy for Warehouses & Coldstores
Learn: Get an overview of all our different rating tools as well as how to read meters, follow single line diagrams and how to conduct a site visit. Learn how to calculate NABERS Energy rating for Warehouses and Coldstores and how to lodge rating data with NABERS Perform.
NABERS Shared Services and Facilities
For: All Energy and Water Assessors
Prerequisite courses: Metering and Consumption Rules
Learn: Learn how you can use the Shared Services & Facilities Ruling to apportion the energy and water within multi-use buildings, for example a combined office and shopping centre building, and between buildings within a precent. The course will cover shared building services such as lifts and diesel generators, and facilities such as end of trip facilities.
Duration: Online course (45 minutes) followed by a quiz to test your learnings