Best Health & Wellness Building Certifications for Professionals

WELL AP

IWBI

The leading credential for healthy building professionals. WELL APs demonstrate expertise in the WELL Building Standard — covering air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind, community, and innovation.

Fitwel Ambassador

CfAD

The Center for Active Design's credential for professionals who can guide projects through Fitwel certification. Fitwel Ambassadors apply evidence-based strategies for health-promoting buildings and communities.

WELL Faculty

International WELL Building Insititute

The highest recognition in the WELL ecosystem. WELL Faculty are expert practitioners who train other professionals, contribute to WELL standard development, and serve as thought leaders in healthy building design.

Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP)

ASHRAE

ASHRAE's specialized credential for HVAC professionals designing healthcare facilities. HFDP covers infection control ventilation, operating room pressurization, and the unique air quality demands of clinical environments.

High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)

ASHRAE

ASHRAE's credential for holistic building design integrating energy efficiency with indoor environmental quality. HBDP covers thermal comfort, lighting, acoustics, and air quality as core design parameters.

Green Globes Professional

Green Globes

Green Building Initiative's credential for professionals who can assess and certify buildings using the Green Globes system. Covers indoor environment, energy, water, resources, and project management with a health-integrated approach.

SEAM AP

SEAM

The Social Equity in the WELL Ecosystem credential. SEAM AP professionals specialize in applying health equity principles to the built environment, ensuring healthy building benefits reach all occupants and communities.