Certificate
The GrowBuild™ self-paced, online professional development program is rooted in RII’s expert-informed guidance
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Resource Innovation Institute offers the only national training certificate for CEA design, construction, and operations professionals, in partnership with the Ohio CEA Center (OHCEAC) at The Ohio State University. All training materials are based on the expert-reviewed best practices found in RII’s publications.
The initial GrowBuild offering, CEA Building & Biosystems: Horticulture Essentials is a comprehensive course that provides essential horticultural knowledge and practical skills for designers and construction professionals who build CEA facilities, and the biosystem engineers and technicians who install, integrate, and maintain them. A certificate of completion will be issued by The Ohio State University for those who have successfully completed the course requirements.
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Learners will gain:
- Practical understanding of plant growth principles and crop interaction with building environments
- Knowledge of critical infrastructure priorities and appropriate CAPEX/OPEX considerations
- Understanding of different cultivation systems and their equipment requirements
- Expertise in climate control technologies and energy optimization strategies
Learners will be able to:
- Effectively communicate with growers, owners, and scientists using appropriate technical language
- Identify and prioritize grower needs and critical systems for project completion
- Select and specify appropriate equipment for various CEA applications
- Design CEA facilities with potential for profitability and operational resilience
- Troubleshoot common crop problems and recommend solutions for major CEA species
