LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Course

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – Green Associate

If you are just beginning your career in green building or if you are not currently a LEED AP yet, the LEED Green Associate Accreditation is for you. Green Associate is the introductory-level credential for LEED and demonstrates a general understanding of all the LEED rating systems. Our LEED GA workshops provide an introduction to green building and sustainable design principles, specifically as they relate to USGBC’s LEED green building rating system. We make individuals to pass the LEED Green Associate exam on the first attempt itself, and it is your first step in becoming as a LEED professional.

Course Objective

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

• Explain the various LEED rating systems, categories, & minimum program requirements
• Identify the core concepts and define key terms of the green building industry
• Describe the LEED certification process
• List the requirements, strategies, and intents of LEED credits
• Differentiate between the referenced standard used by LEED
• Identify the best practices for achieving a sustainable project site
• Determine appropriate water-saving strategies
• Prioritize strategies related to energy use & savings
• Relate material selection to Life-Cycle Assessment
• Explain the ways in which the building process and operations can affect a projects’ indoor environmental quality

Course Contents

The Green Associate Exam Prep Course will be delivered over 15 hours. Course content and study materials cover the information necessary to successfully prepare for the exam. You will learn about:

• Process to become a LEED Green Associate
• Overview of exam information
• Green building basics
• USGBC, GBCI, and LEED
• Minimum Program Requirements
• Process for LEED building certification
• Integrated Design Process
• Synergies between credits
• Reference standards need to be familiar with
• Tips on study methods and exam-taking skills

Exam Format

• Two-hour computer-based test
• 100 randomly delivered multiple-choice questions
• Score will be available immediately at the end of the exam
• A passing score is 170 or higher out of 200.

Fees

• LEED GA Exam Fee: $250 ($200 for members) &
• Maintenance: $50 every two years

Who Should Attend

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course is a perfect training class for those seeking to learn about and work on green building projects and more particularly those seeking LEED Green Associate credential.

• Architects
• Civil Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Contractors and Consultants
• Environmental, Health and Safety Managers
• Sustainability Managers
• Facility Managers
• Students in above categories
• Developers, Building Owners, and Client Representatives

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 Green Associate exam. However, GBCI recommends that candidates have exposure to LEED and green building concepts through educational courses, volunteering, or work experience prior to testing.

One of the following can be beneficial for candidates:

• Have experience supporting a LEED registered project
• Have experience working in a sustainable field of work
• Have attended an educational program that addresses green building principles (This course)
• All candidates must agree to the Disciplinary and Exam Appeal Policy and credentialing maintenance requirements, must submit to an application audit, and be 18 years of age or older in order to take the LEED Green Associate

Scheduling the Exam

• Login to usgbc.org, make profile and payment and once you receive your eligibility ID, schedule your exam through Prometric within a year of application
• Cancellation or rescheduling fee may apply for your appointment

 Credential Maintenance

• 15 CE (continuing education) hours every two years