LEED AP BD+C Exam Preparation Course

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – Accredited Professional

There are various areas, or specialties, to which LEED Green Associates can aspire to earn LEED AP credentials. The most popular, LEED AP Building Design + Construction, is also the most similar to the material covered in the Green Associate course. Students will prepare to understand more intricate details in key green building areas including Location & Transportation, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Environmental Quality, Innovation and Regional Priority. Overall, LEED AP BD+C focuses on the design, rather than the performance of a building, requiring an understanding of the energy optimization opportunities present in constructing new buildings.

 

 

Course Objective

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of LEED Credit intents and requirements
• Qualify for LEED related projects
• Recognize strategies & relevant team members for achieving credits
• Describe key LEED metrics and standards
• Understand basic LEED documentation considerations
• Explain successful LEED strategies and measures to achieve credit goals
• Identify and explain synergies between LEED credits and strategies
• Recognize tools & resources for applying LEED to building projects

 

Benefits from the Course

The LEED AP Study Course will be delivered over 24 hours.

• Various governments continue to support LEED as the standard for all new construction of public buildings
• The ever increasing number of buildings seeking LEED Certification means that project managers and owners are seeking to hire those with LEED AP qualifications
• You will gain knowledge of green building practices that can immediately be applied to the field
• The green building industry is one of the fastest growing sector

 

Who Should Attend

Those who are actively working on LEED projects, designing and/or preparing LEED submissions for certifications, such as:

• Architects, Interior Designers and Landscape Architects
• Project Managers
• Operations Managers
• Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers
• Contractors and Consultants
• Environmental, Health and Safety Managers
• Sustainability Managers
• Facility Managers
• Commissioning Agents
• Municipal Planners
• Homes Builders

Please review the eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associates exam at: www.gbci.org

 

Eligibility Overview

There are no eligibility requirements for the LEED AP exam. However, GBCI strongly recommends that candidates have experience of working on LEED registered project prior to testing.

 

Exam Format

• 2 hour computer-based test
• 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions
• Score available immediately at the end of the exam
• A passing score is 170 or higher on a scale of 125 to 200.

 

Fees

• LEED AP Specialty Exam Fee: $350 ($250 for members)
• Combined Exam Fee: $550 ($400 for non-members)
• Maintenance: $50 every two years

 

Credential Maintenance

• LEED APs must earn 30 CE (continuing education) hours within 2 years of earning their credential.

 

Earn hours through activities related to green building:

LEED AP Credentials with Specialties: