BEAM Professional Training and Examination
What is BEAM Professional?
BEAM Professional Training and Examination
Effective from 2017, candidates must complete the 1-hour Fundamental Course as a prerequisite before enrolling in the Elective Course of NB – BEAM Plus New Buildings, EB – BEAM Plus Existing Buildings, BI – BEAM Plus Interiors and ND – BEAM Plus Neighbourhood. Upon completion of the Fundamental Course and quiz, candidates will be eligible to opt in to any of the elective courses within two calendar years.

- ➢ BEAM Pro Fundamental Course
- ➢ BEAM Pro Elective Course – Specialty Credential
- ➢ BEAM Pro Examination
- ➢ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme
- ➢ Enquiries
BEAM Pro Fundamental Course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
I. Any practitioner who has met the minimum entry requirement of BEAM Plus (NB)/(EB)/(BI)/(ND)OR
II. BEAM Affiliate accredited from 2014-2016 who has fulfilled the prescribed entry requirement as follows:
a) Maintenance of BEAM Affiliate qualification for 3 consecutive years
b) Experience and knowledge by proving involvement in BEAM/BEAM Plus projects under which the applicable rating tool is used.
Training Outline
I. Introduction to the BEAM Plus frameworkII. Principles and basic knowledge of the BEAM Plus rating tools
III. Procedures of BEAM Plus project submission
Training Format
I. Video Training duration: 0.5 hours
II. Online quiz: 20 multiple-choice questions
III. To complete the Online Fundamental Course, candidates are required to watch the online training video, complete the feedback form, and achieve a score higher than or equal to 70% to pass the quiz.
IV. Candidates who failed the online quiz could gain access to the online training video and retake the quiz up to a maximum of 2 times within 10 calendar days free of charge (limited to 2 retakes in 2 separate days)
Registration & Training Fee
Only online registration via the Online Training Portal is accepted. Registration fee would be HK$1,000. Please refer to the Instruction for Registration.BEAM Pro Elective Course – Specialty Credential
BEAM Pro Training & Examination Upcoming Schedule
Elective Course
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Training Details
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Examination Details
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Training Registration
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Examination Registration |
BEAM Plus New Buildings (NB) v2.0 |
Video training is available from Mar - May 2021 |
11 - 13 May 2021, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA), San Po Kong |
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BEAM Plus Existing Buildings (EB) v2.0 Flyer |
Online Training is available on BSL Online Training Portal |
29 May 2021, BEC Auditorium, Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kowloon Tong |
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BEAM Plus Interiors (BI) v1.0 Flyer |
Online Training is available on BSL Online Training Portal |
29 May 2021, BEC Auditorium, Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kowloon Tong |
Register Online | |
BEAM Plus Neighbourhood (ND) v1.0 |
Online Training is available on BSL Online Training Portal !-- |
29 May 2021, BEC Auditorium, Jockey Club Environmental Building, Kowloon Tong |
Minimum Qualification Requirements
BEAM Plus (NBv2.0) | 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 one of relevant professional institutes (HKIA, HKIE, HKILA, HKIP, HKIS, or equivalent) OR A degree or equivalent in Built Environment related disciplines; plus A minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience related to the assessment of green buildings, or equivalent. OR BEAM Affiliate accredited from 2014-2016 who has fulfilled the prescribed entry requirement as follows: a) Maintenance of BEAM Affiliate qualification for 3 consecutive years b) Experience and knowledge by proving involvement in BEAM/BEAM Plus project under which the applicable rating tool is used. |
BEAM Plus (EBv2.0) | 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 one of relevant professional institutes (HKIA, HKIE, HKIH, HKILA, HKIP, HKIS, or equivalent) OR A degree or equivalent in Built Environment, Housing Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, and related disciplines; plus A minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience related to the assessment of green buildings, or equivalent. OR BEAM Affiliate accredited from 2014-2016 who has fulfilled the prescribed entry requirement as follows: a) Maintenance of BEAM Affiliate qualification for 3 consecutive years b) Experience and knowledge by proving involvement in BEAM/BEAM Plus project under which the applicable rating tool is used. |
BEAM Plus (BIv1.0) | A degree or equivalent in Built Environment or Interior Design related disciplines; plus A minimum of 3 years postgraduate professional experience; plus Qualification as a full member of one of relevant professional institutes (HKIA, HKIE, HKILA, HKIP, HKIS, or equivalent) / member of one of the *Professional Interior Design Associations: I. Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA) – Professional Member II. The Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) – Fellow Member OR A degree or equivalent in Built Environment or Interior Design related disciplines; plus A minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience related to the assessment of green buildings / interior design or interior fit-out, or equivalent. OR BEAM Affiliate accredited from 2014-2016 who has fulfilled the prescribed entry requirement as follows: a) Maintenance of BEAM Affiliate qualification for 3 consecutive years b) Experience and knowledge by proving involvement in BEAM/BEAM Plus project under which the applicable rating tool is used. |
BEAM Plus (NDv1.0) | A degree or equivalent in Built Environment related disciplines; plus A minimum of 3 years post degree professional experience; plus Qualification as a full member of a relevant Professional Institute (HKIA, HKIE, HKILA, HKIP, HKIS, HKIUD or equivalent) OR A degree or equivalent in Built Environment related disciplines; plus A minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience related to the assessment of green buildings or equivalent. OR BEAM Affiliate accredited from 2014-2016 who has fulfilled the prescribed entry requirement as follows: a) Maintenance of BEAM Affiliate qualification for 3 consecutive years b) Experience and knowledge by proving involvement in BEAM/BEAM Plus project under which the applicable rating tool is used. |
Training Outline & Format
This course provides in-depth knowledge of BEAM Plus assessment tools with practitioners who aim to earn the credential to demonstrate their proficiency in certain fieldsI. The framework of BEAM Plus NB/EB/BI/ND;
II. The grading scheme, credits and features of BEAM Plus assessment tools;
III. Innovative and sustainable design skill;
Aspects / Assessment Tools | BEAM Plus (NBv2.0) | BEAM Plus (EBv2.0) | BEAM Plus (BIv1.0) | BEAM Plus (NDv1.0) |
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Site Aspects (SA) / Sustainable Site (SS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Materials Aspects (MA) / Materials and Waste Aspects (MWA) / Materials and Waste (MW) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Energy Use (EU) / Energy Aspects (EA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Water Use (WU) / Water Aspects (WA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) / Health and Wellbeing (HWB) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Innovations and Additions (IA) | ✓ | ✓* | ✓ | ✓ |
Integrated Design and Construction Management (IDCM) | ✓ | |||
Management (MAN) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Green Building Attributes (GBA) | ✓ | |||
Community Aspects (CA) | ✓ | |||
Outdoor Environmental Quality (OEQ) | ✓ |
Duration | |||
BEAM Plus (NBv2.0) 6 hours |
BEAM Plus (EBv2.0) 3 hours |
BEAM Plus (BIv1.0) 1.5 hours |
BEAM Plus (NDv1.0) 2 hours |
Registration, Training and Examination Fee
Elective Course | Training and Examination Fee* | |
Original Fee | Discounted Fee* | |
BEAM Plus (NBv2.0) | HK$3,500 | HK$3,000 |
BEAM Plus (EBv2.0) | HK$2,000 | HK$1,700 |
BEAM Plus (BIv1.0) | HK$1,000 | HK$850 |
BEAM Plus (NDv1.0) | HK$1,000 | HK$850 |
* 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)
Members of Supporting Organisations would be given a 10% discount of the original fee of the elective courses.
Additional Discount on Training and Examination Fee
To encourage candidates to earn more than one credentials, candidates who enrol more than one elective courses within ONE year would be entitled to the additional discounts on the training and examination fee:
Enrolment of 2 elective courses – Extra 10% off for the enrolment of the 2nd Elective Course;
Enrolment of 3 elective courses – Extra 15% off for the enrolment of the 3rd Elective Course;
Enrolment of all elective courses – Extra 20% off for the enrolment of the 4th Elective Course.
The additional discount is applicable to both members and non-members.
The discount is valid for 1 year starting from the date of acceptance of registration for the 1st elective course.
The additional discount is NOT applicable to examination retake, resit or reschedule.
BEAM Society Limited reserves all rights to revise, amend and modify these terms and conditions from time to time in our absolute discretion.
BEAM Pro Examination
Examination Outline
Elective Examination | Syllabus | Examination Duration | Number of Questions | Passing Rate |
BEAM Plus (NBv2.0) | BEAM Plus New Buildings v2.0 | 180 Minutes | 100 | 70% |
BEAM Plus (EBv2.0) | BEAM Plus Existing Buildings v2.0 | 120 Minutes | 100 | |
BEAM Plus (BIv1.0) | BEAM Plus Interiors v1.0 | 90 Minutes | 50 | |
BEAM Plus (NDv1.0) | BEAM Plus Neighbourhood v1.0 | 120 Minutes | 50 |
Examination 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 Result
Passing the Examination
Examination Re-take / Re-sit
Retake Fee | |||
BEAM Plus (NBv2.0) | BEAM Plus (EBv2.0) | BEAM Plus (BIv1.0) | BEAM Plus (NDv1.0) |
HK$2,100 | HK$1,200 | HK$600 | HK$600 |
The valid period of retaking the examination is limited to one year from the first Examination date of the candidate; Candidates who failed the examination within the one-year period is required to retake the BEAM Pro Training and to pay for the full payment of Training and Examination fee.
Application of re-take or re-sit Examination is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Appeal to Examination
Some examples of "Appeal to Process and Procedure” are the delay in allowing candidate to enter the examination centre, computer glitch, unclear instructions for the examination, etc. Candidates must provide clear and concise description of the issue under the appeal.
An administrative fee of HK$500 will be charged per Process / Procedure.
For appeals on examination questions, the charge would be $500 per question. Candidates must provide the question number and rough idea of the question to support the appeal.
Appeal Process
To facilitate our handling of your appeal in an effective manner, you are required to submit the Appeal Form (Click here to download the form) together with the cheque payable to "BEAM Society Limited” and send to the following address:
1/F Jockey Club Environmental Building
77 Tat Chee Avenue
Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong
Please note that appeal should be applied within 10 business days upon receiving the provisional examination result.
An acknowledgement via email will be issued to the Appeal Applicant within 3 business days from the day the form and cheque are received.
BSL will review the case and a reply will be issued to the Appeal applicant within 20 business days.
Qualification Maintenance
Enquiries
For enquiries about BEAM Pro Training and Examination / Upgrade Training Course, please contact BSL at 3610 5719 or email beampro.training@beamsociety.org.hk.