
Training Outline & Course Flyer
This course provides in-depth knowledge of BEAM Plus EDC v1.0 with practitioners who aim to earn the credential to demonstrate their proficiency in certain fields
I. The framework of BEAM Plus EDC v1.0 and;
II. The grading scheme, credits and features of BEAM Plus EDC v1.0 and;
III. Innovative and sustainable design skills
Course Flyer: HERE
Minimum Qualification Requirement
The applicant shall possess:
a) A degree or equivalent in Built Environment related disciplines; plus
A minimum of 3 years postgraduate professional experience; plus
Qualification as a full member of a relevant professional institute (HKIA, HKIE, HKIH, HKILA, HKIP, HKIS, HKIQEP, or equivalent, or possessing the type of membership in a professional body recognised by the Property Management Services Authority (PMSA) as acceptable for becoming Tier 1 Property Management Practitioners)
OR
b) A degree or equivalent in Built Environment, Housing Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, and related disciplines; plus
A minimum of 5 years postgraduate professional experience
OR
c) Age 35 or over: plus
At least 10 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of green buildings; plus
Applicants must have already attained a managerial position; plus
Submission of a paper (2,000 - 3,000 words in English / 3,000 - 4,000 in Chinese), to demonstrate your comprehensive knowledge and expertise in green building field and contribution to the green building movement. (NOTE)
Training and Examination Format
BEAM Plus EDC v1.0 Training is a 2.5-hour video training, followed by an open-book, computer-based 1.5-hour examination with randomly generated multiple-choice questions. BEAM Plus EDC v1.0 Manual will be provided at the examination venue.
Candidate must correctly answer no less than 70% out of 50 questions (Score:35) to pass the examination.
Candidates are advised to review the BEAM Plus Manuals and training materials prior to the examination.
Course Schedule
Registration for Training: All year round
Video Training: From completion of course payment to examination date
Registration for Examination: starts in Aug 2026
(Practitioners registered for training will receive notification by mail in due course)
Examination Date: 24 Oct 2026
Examination Venue: BEC Auditorium, Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kowloon Tong
Fire Safety Evacuation Plan
Registration
Only online registration via Online Training Portal is accepted.
After completion of BEAM Pro Fundamental Course, you may submit the application for EDC v1.0 Training. The BSL, upon receipt of the application, shall inform the applicant of course approval status by email within 7 business days.
Candidates must complete this course within TWO years after completion of the BEAM Pro Fundamental Course. Or else, candidates will be required to re-register for the up-to-date version of the Fundamental Course.
Training and Examination Fee
Applicants must take the BEAM Pro Training and Examination as a package.
The following training and examination fee has already included the package of training materials and the first entry to the examination.
| Discounted Fee for Members** |
HK$500 50% off (till 31 Dec 2026) |
| Fee for Members of Supporting Organisation |
HK$900 |
| Original Fee |
HK$1,000 |
**Exclusive for:
1) Associate / Ordinary Member of BEAM Society Limited (member since April 2015)
2) Patron / Institutional / Associate Member of Hong Kong Green Building Council (member since November 2009)
Examination Result
A provisional examination result showing "PASS/FAIL" will be displayed / generated immediately after the examination. The candidates with a result of "FAIL" will be informed within one month after the examination regarding their score and retake arrangement.
Passing the Examination
BEAM Practitioners Individual Account will be created by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) for candidates passing the examination. The candidates with a result of "PASS" will receive the score and login information of the Individual Account around 1 month after the examination.
Login to BEAM Practitioners Individual Account: HERE
Examination Reschedule
Candidate is allowed to apply for examination reschedule ONCE, if he/she cannot attend the original scheduled date of examination. The application must be submitted to BSL at least 10 business days before the original scheduled date of examination. An administration fee of HK$600 will be charged per application of reschedule.
If the candidate fails to attend the examination per the new schedule, he/she is required to apply for re-siting the examination.
Examination Retake / Resit
Candidates can participate in examination retake within the validity period of ONE year of from the first examination date by paying the examination retake fee.
| Discounted Fee for ALL |
HK$300 50% off (till 31 Dec 2026) |
| Original Fee |
HK$600 |
Candidate who misses the validity period will be required to pay for the full payment of Training and Examination fee.
If candidates opt for examination retake, the payment must be completed before the deadline for registration of the examination retake or not less than 1 week before the examination retake date, whichever is earlier.
Candidates who are absent from the previous examination due to medical reason or personal issue are eligible to resit in the examination subject to the same payment.
The application of examination retake or resit is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Candidates are strongly advised to apply for retaking the examination as soon as possible upon announcement or notice by BSL.
Appeal Conditions
Candidates may request a formal review under two circumstances:
1) Appeal to Examination Questions; and
2) Appeal to Process and Procedure (issues such as delay entry to the examination system, computer glitch during the examination or unclear instruction for the examination)
Appeal Process
Please note that appeal should be applied within 10 calendar days upon receipt of the provisional examination result.
To facilitate the handling of appeal cases in an effective manner, candidates are required to submit this Appeal Application Form. Candidates must provide the keywords with question number or clear and concise description of the process and procedure support the appeal.
Candidate shall send the completed Appeal Application Form and a cheque made payable to “BEAM Society Limited” to the following address:
Re: Examination Appeal
Attn: Corporate Communications & Education Division
Rm 105 – 108, 1/F Jockey Club Environmental Building
77 Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong
A non-refundable administration fee of HK$500 will be charged per appeal application.
HK$500 per item (process/ procedure or questions challenged) will be charged on top of the administration fee.
If the appeal is successful, the appeal will be refunded by item(s) (each HK$500).
An acknowledgement email will be issued to the candidate within 5 calendar days from the day the form and cheque are received.
BSL will review the case, and issue a reply email to the candidate within 1 calendar month.