If at any point during the LEED certification process something is unclear, the project team can submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) to receive technical and administrative guidance from the GBCI. Here is some general information regarding Credit Interpretation Requests that you need to know for the exam: CIRs can be submitted anytime after a […]
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The LEED Submittal Process and Appeals
The LEED Submittal Process is a part of the overall LEED Application Process. Specifically, it happens after project registration, after the project administrator assigned credits to project team members, and after those project team members fill out the respective LEED Credits Forms – which means the project is ready to submit this information to the […]
Overview: What Will Be On the LEED BD+C Exam?
The Building Design & Construction exam is a two-part exam. The first part is actually the same as the Green Associate exam, which is a 2-hour, 100 question test. The second part is the BD+C portion, which is specifically about the BD+C reference guide and is also a 2-hour, 100 question test. So overall, it’s […]
If I pass one exam track, can I work on projects being certified under a different rating system?
My initial understanding is, no. The LEED AP credential in LEED v3 is supposed to demonstrate one’s ability to specialize in a particular LEED Rating System. For previous versions of LEED, it was a “pass one exam and you’re a LEED AP for all tracks” deal, but I believe the rule has changed. I have […]
How do I prepare for a LEED AP specialty exam?
The first thing you should do is download the candidate handbook from the GBCI webpage for the exam that you want to take. The handbook will tell you important information about what is covered on the exam, as well as test taking policies. Not all of them are live yet. In fact, only LEED for […]
What can I do if I’m not eligible to take a LEED specialty exam?
If you are not eligible for a LEED specialty exam, your best bet is to take the LEED Green Associate exam first, since you will have to take that portion of the exam anyways (it’s the 1st part of the 2 part specialty exam). From there, I would try and get onto a LEED registered […]
What are the eligibility requirements to take a LEED AP specialty exam?
In order to take a LEED specialty exam (BD+C, ID+C, O&M, Homes or ND), you will have to meet an important eligibility requirement: You MUST have previous experience with a LEED registered project within three years of your application submittal date. This must be documented in the form of a letter from a supervisor, client, […]
What are the LEED AP specialty exams all about?
The LEED AP Specialty exams are the 2nd tier of exams you can take. However, unlike the Green Associate exam, the LEED AP specialty exams are much more detailed, and directly correspond to a specific reference guide. The following are the different specialty exams you can take, and what they are about: Building Design & […]
Study Guides
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Practice Exams
There are tons of practice exams available to help you study for your LEED exam. Here are the BEST practice exams you can find that I’ve personally used and recommend to anyone.
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Continuing Education (CE) Units
This 30 hour package includes everything you need to meet the GBCI Credential Maintenance requirements for LEED APs with Specialty.
Classes
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