Green-Buildings.com: LEED Training and Education

What are the eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate exam?

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:13:38 +0000

After March 31st, 2009, candidates for the LEED Green Associate (GA) credentials must fulfill eligibility requirements.

LEED Green Associate candidates are required to do ONE (1) of the following:

Option 1: You must be (or have previously been) employed in a sustainable field of work

Failed the LEED AP Exam: What are my Options?

Green-Buildings.com — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:20:12 +0000

Gabe asks: I failed the LEED AP exam... Now what are my options?

Answer: Hi Gabe,

We're sorry to hear that you failed the LEED AP exam. You're not alone; it's a tough exam with a low pass rate. On the positive side, when you earn your LEED AP credential now, you will probably be even more knowledgeable in the ways of green building than many LEED APs today.

In terms of your options, you have two, both of which require taking the new Tiered path of LEED credentialing put in place by the Green Building Certification Institute ("GBCI").

What is the LEED Exam Pass Rate?

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:31:41 +0000

The LEED AP exam pass rate is estimated to be in a range of 30%-34%.

To determine this number, Green-Buildings.com has gathered reports from various established providers of LEED preparation products and courses.

The GBCI and/or the USGBC do not provide guidance on, nor do they make public, details of the various LEED accreditation exam statistics.

LEED NC Building with 6 Conference Rooms Pursuing EQ Credit: Which Strategies are Necessary?

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:01:57 +0000

A LEED NC building project with 6 conference rooms each of 240 Sq.ft planned for 8 people is pursuing EQ credit 1: Outdoor air delivery monitoring. Which of the following strategies are necessary to comply with the credit requirements?

Are there eligibility requirements for the new LEED AP v3 exams?

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:55:22 +0000

After March 31st, 2009, candidates for the LEED AP credentials must fulfill eligibility requirements.

Along with the change over to LEED Version 3, the USGBC has introduced some fairly strict requirements in order to be eligible to take the LEED AP exam. We hope to be able to clear up some of the confusion surrounding these requirements so you can determine your eligibility, and if ineligible, show you the programs we offer in order to make you eligible for the test.

What is the Continuing Education requirement for LEED APs and LEED Green Associates?

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:52:45 +0000

As part of the LEED CMP (credential maintenance program), the GBCI requires that LEED Green Associates must complete 15 Continuing Education (CE) hours biennially (i.e. every two years).

LEED APs must complete 30 Continuing Education (CE) hours biennially (i.e. every two years).

Will the GBCI will accept online and/or offline LEED GA preparation courses as fulfilling the LEED GA eligibility requirements?

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:50:11 +0000

Certificates of Completion from eight hour online, eight hour virtual and one and two day offline LEED Green Associate prep courses sold on Green-Buildings.com have been accepted by the GBCI as a valid education requirement.

However, Green-Buildings.com is not affiliated with the GBCI and does not guarantee that the GBCI or any specific entity will recognize courses offered through Green-Buildings.com.

What do I need to know to take the LEED exam?

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:39:19 +0000

Candidates should refer to the LEED candidate handbooks and LEED reference guides for the fundamental information needed to pass the LEED AP exams.

Handbooks and reference guides provide an overview of the Green Building Certification Institute's ("GBCI") and Prometric's policies and procedures throughout the credentialing process as well as detailed information on the LEED rating system in the candidate's area of focus.

Is it necessary to enroll in a LEED AP or LEED Green Associate prep course before the exam?

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:32:39 +0000

It is not a requirement to enroll in a prep course before taking the exam, however, it is recommended.

Many students who have passed the LEED AP or LEED Green Associate exams report that prep courses helped them better understand the LEED certification process, the relevant material on green building and the science of sustainability.

What if I fail the LEED exam?

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:27:40 +0000

Candidates who fail the LEED exam may retake the exams as many times as they like, however they are limited to a maximum of three times per year.

If a LEED AP candidate fails the Tier II, the LEED AP exam, but passes the Tier I, LEED Green Associate exam, they do not have to retake the LEED Green Associate exam again, they only have to retake the Tier II specialty exam for LEED AP that they failed.