Foundations: Social Equity in the Built Environment — SEAM Course | SEAM

SEAM, Inc.

Self-paced $129

Foundations: Social Equity
in the Built Environment

55 lessons and 9 knowledge checks across 10 modules. Self-paced and available entirely online. Completion is required before sitting for the AP credential exam.

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About this course

Learn the SEAM Standard inside and out

This training is designed to provide the knowledge and tools you need to apply social equity principles to real-world projects. It covers all four pillars of the SEAM Standard — Social Impact, Social Responsibility, Social Justice, and Social Accountability — along with the certification process and how to apply SEAM activities in commercial real estate.

Whether you're preparing for the SEAM AP credential exam or deepening your understanding of social equity in the built environment, this course provides the structured foundation you need.

At a glance

Format: Self-paced, online
Modules: 10 modules + practice exam
Lessons: 55 lessons
Knowledge checks: 9 checks + practice exam
Estimated time: 30 – 40 hours
Typical completion: 6 – 8 weeks
Price: $129 (included in AP Bundle at $519 $389 — code SITELAUNCH25 · ends May 31)

Who it's for

Designed for practitioners

No prior SEAM experience required. The course is built for professionals from any background — sustainability, real estate, DEI, community development, public health, or related fields.

Sustainability professionals expanding into social equity

Real estate developers and asset managers pursuing SEAM Certification

DEI and ESG professionals seeking a rigorous, built-environment framework

Community development practitioners entering commercial real estate

Architects, engineers, and consultants adding social equity services

Course outline

10 modules, one framework

Introduction to the SEAM Program

5 Lessons 15 min

Module 1: SEAM Framework + Design

7 Lessons + Knowledge Check 45 min

Module 2: Concept 1. Impact Assessment

6 Lessons + Knowledge Check 1 hr

Module 3: Concept 2. Transformational Governance

7 Lessons + Knowledge Check 55 min

Module 4: Concept 3. Community Involvement

3 Lessons + Knowledge Check 25 min

Module 5: Concept 4. Social Investment

3 Lessons + Knowledge Check 25 min

Module 6: Concept 5. Social Equity + Justice

6 Lessons + Knowledge Check 1 hr 25 min

Module 7: Concept 6. Social Justice Innovation

4 Lessons + Knowledge Check 28 min

Module 8: Concept 7. Human Rights

7 Lessons + Knowledge Check 1 hr 28 min

Module 9: Concept 8. Health + Safety

3 Lessons + Knowledge Check 31 min

Practice Exam

3 Lessons 2 hrs

Ready to get started?

Enroll in the Foundations course on its own for $129, or save with the AP Credential Bundle at $389 $519 with code SITELAUNCH25 — includes the course, exam, credential, and directory listing. Offer ends May 31.

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