WELL Building Standard is a globally recognised framework that measures, certifies, and monitors building features impacting health, wellbeing, air quality, lighting, comfort, nutrition, and overall occupant performance within indoor environments.
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The WELL Building Standard course introduces the principles of WELL Certification, healthy buildings, and sustainable design. Explore how building wellness, green building strategies, and human-centred design can create healthier, more comfortable, and productive environments while supporting effective building performance and wellness architecture.
Learn how the WELL framework addresses indoor environmental quality through key concepts including air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind. Develop practical knowledge of building wellness and sustainable approaches that promote healthier indoor spaces and support occupant wellbeing through thoughtful wellness architecture.
This course provides a structured introduction to WELL Certification and the core principles behind healthy, high-performing buildings. Gain valuable insight into sustainable design, green building practices, human-centred environments, and strategies for improving building performance while creating spaces that prioritise health, comfort, wellbeing, and long-term sustainability.
Learners complete an assignment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course content. The assignment is reviewed by qualified tutors who provide personalised feedback, allowing learners to demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills.
After completing the WELL Building Standard course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £89, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
The WELL Building Standard focuses on creating healthier, people-centred buildings that support occupant wellbeing and performance. Studying this course helps learners understand key areas such as air, water, nourishment, movement, comfort, and healthy building design principles.
This course can strengthen knowledge of sustainable and wellness-focused building practices. Learners can explore how design and operational strategies influence indoor environments, support healthier occupants, and contribute to building projects that prioritise wellbeing, performance, and human-centred outcomes.
The WELL Building Standard course has a total study timeframe of 2 weeks, 1 day. Learners can work through the programme at a flexible pace, developing practical knowledge of the WELL Building Standard, healthy buildings, sustainable design, building wellness, green building, indoor environmental quality, human-centred design, building performance, and wellness-focused architecture.
The WELL Building Standard course has no formal entry requirements, making it suitable for learners interested in healthy buildings and sustainable design. An interest in building wellness, environmental quality, architecture, or construction is beneficial. Basic computer skills, good English, and reliable internet access are recommended for effective online learning.
1. What is the WELL Building Standard course?
The WELL Building Standard course introduces the principles and framework used to create healthier, more people-centred buildings. It covers WELL Building Standard, WELL Certification, Healthy Buildings, Sustainable Design, Building Wellness, Green Building, Indoor Environmental Quality, Human-Centred Design, Building Performance, and Wellness Architecture.
2. Who is the WELL Building Standard course suitable for?
The course is suitable for architects, interior designers, building professionals, sustainability specialists, facilities managers, property professionals, students, developers, and anyone interested in Healthy Buildings, Sustainable Design, and wellness-focused approaches to the built environment.
3. What will I learn from the WELL Building Standard course?
You will explore the fundamentals of the WELL Building Standard before studying key concepts related to Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community. These topics provide an overview of how buildings can support occupant health and wellbeing.
4. Do I need previous knowledge of WELL Certification?
No. The course introduces the WELL Building Standard from the fundamentals, making it suitable for learners who are new to Building Wellness and Sustainable Design. Previous experience in architecture, construction, or building management can be helpful but is not essential.
5. What is the WELL Building Standard?
The WELL Building Standard is a framework focused on the relationship between buildings and human health and wellbeing. It considers aspects of the built environment that can influence occupants’ comfort, health, experience, and quality of life.
6. What is WELL Certification?
WELL Certification is an assessment and certification approach associated with the WELL Building Standard. It recognises buildings and projects that meet defined requirements designed to support human health and wellbeing through the built environment.
| Unit 1: Introduction | |||
| Module 1: Promotion of WELL | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 2: Organisation of the Standard | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 3: Body Systems | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 4: Project Types | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 5: Pilot Programmes | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 6: Scoring | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 7: Roles & Responsibilities | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 8: Documentation Requirements | 00:03:00 | ||
| Unit 2: Air | |||
| Module 1: Air Quality Standards | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 2: Smoking Ban | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 3: Effectiveness of Ventilation | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 4: VOC Content | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 5: Air Filtration | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 6: Microbe and Mold Control | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 7: Construction Pollution Management | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 8: Healthy Entrance | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 9: Cleaning Protocol | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 10: Pesticide Management | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 11: Fundamental Material Safety | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 12: Moisture Management | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 13: Airflush | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 14: Air Filtration System | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 15: Increased Ventilation | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 16: Humidity Control | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 17: Direct Source Ventilation | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 18: Air Quality Monitoring & Filtering | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 19: Operable Windows | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 20: Outdoor Air Systems | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 21: Displacement Ventilation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 22: Pest Control | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 23: Advanced Air Purification | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 24: Combustion Minimisation | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 25: Toxic material Reduction | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 26: Enhanced Material Safety | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 27: AntiMicrobial Ativity for Surfaces | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 28: Cleanable Environment | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 29: Cleaning Equipment | 00:02:00 | ||
| Unit 3: Water | |||
| Module 1: Fundamental Water Quality | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 2: Inorganic Contaminants | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 3: Organic Contaminants | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 4: Agricultural Contaminants | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 5: Public Water Additives | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 6: Periodic Water Quality Testing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 7: Water Treatment | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 8: Drinking Water Promotion | 00:02:00 | ||
| Unit 4: Nourishment | |||
| Module 1: Fruits and Vegetables | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 2: Processed Foods | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 3: food Allergens | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 4: Hand Washing | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 5: Food Contamination | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 6: Artificial Ingredients | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 7: Nutritional Information | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 8: Food Advertising | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 9: Safe Food Preparation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 10: Serving Sizes | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 11: Special Diets | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 12: Responsible Food Production | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 13: Food Storage | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 14: Food Production | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 15: Mindful Eating | 00:02:00 | ||
| Unit 5: Light | |||
| Module 1: Visual Lighting Design | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 2: Circadian Lighting Design | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 3: Electrical Lighting Control | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 4: Solar Glare Control | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 5: Low-Glare Workstation Design | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 6: Colour Quality | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 7: Surface Design | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 8: Automated Shading and Dimming Control | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 9: Right to Light | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 10: Daylight Modelling | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 11: Daylight Fenestration | 00:02:00 | ||
| Unit 06: Fitness | |||
| Module 01: Interior Fitness Circulation | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 02: Activity Incentive Programs | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 03: Structured Fitness Programs | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 04: Exterior Active Design | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 05: Physical Activity Spaces | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 06: Active Transportation Survey | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 07: Fitness Equipment | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 08: Active Furnishings | 00:02:00 | ||
| Unit 07: Comfort | |||
| Module 01: Accessible Design | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 02: Ergonomics – Visual & Physical | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 03: Exterior Noise Intrusion | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 04: Internally Generated Noise | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 05: Thermal Comfort | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 06: Olfactory Comfort | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 07: Reverberation Time | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 08: Sound Masking | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 09: Sound Reducing Surfaces | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 10: Sound Barriers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 11: Individual Thermal Control | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 12: Radiant Thermal Comfort | 00:02:00 | ||
| Unit 08: Mind | |||
| Module 01: Well – Health and Wellness Awareness | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 02: Integrative Design | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 03: Post Occupancy Surveys | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 04: Beauty and Design | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 05: Biophelia I Quantitative | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 06: Adaptaptable Spaces | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 07: Non Work Sleep Support | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 08: Business Travel | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 09: Building Health Policy | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 10: Workplace Family Support | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 11: Self Monitoring | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 12: Stress And Addiction Treatment | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 13: Altruism | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 14: Material Transparency | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 15: Organisational Transparancy | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 16: Beauty & Design Ii | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 17: Biophelia Ii – Quantitative | 00:02:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – WELL Building Standard | 2 weeks, 1 day | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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