A University Master Course and training program for energy managers and expert in environmental design in Italy

This paper presents a higher learning course of the University of Florence, experiences related to an educational second level Master Course ABITA - Architecture Bioecology and Technological Innovation for the Environment - involving the training of energy experts in the field of energy efficiency. The ABITA Master course training program is offered in Florence in Italy and covers nearly all the energyrelevant issues that can arise in public and private companies and sectors. The final output of the practical training is to achieve an elevated professionalism in the study of environmental design and Energy management in buildings.