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 […]
The LEED Application Process
The LEED Application Process is the process by which a project becomes LEED certified. It’s essential for every LEED professional to understand, so that he or she is able to facilitate and streamline the application process during LEED certification. If you’re studying for either the LEED Green Associate Exam or a LEED Specialty Exam (or […]
Overview: What Will Be on the LEED Green Associate Exam?
Here, I will introduce you to all the parts of the LEED Green Associate exam you will need to know and understand. Part of the responsibility of a LEED Green Associate is to comprehend the application of LEED for potential LEED certified projects. This involves the understanding of the various rating systems and for what […]
Can I take the Green Associate exam now, and take a specialty exam later?
Yes. Since the Green Associate exam is the first part of the specialty exam, passing it ahead of time and then passing a specialty exam later is doable. I’ll find out more information about the logistics behind this method and how sign up works, etc. FAQs about your LEED credential: What EXACTLY is the Credential […]
How do I prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam?
You should definitely take a look at the Green Associate handbook found on the GBCI website. The handbook will tell you important information about what is covered on the exam, as well as test taking policies. In addition, you are always free to use the information on greenexamacademy.com to help you along the way. On […]
What are the eligibility requirements to take the LEED Green Associate exam?
In order to take the LEED Green Associate exam, you will have to meet an eligibility requirement. You have to fulfill at least one of the following: You must have previous experience supporting a LEED-registered project You must have experience working in a sustainable field of work You must have attended an education program that […]
What is the LEED Green Associate exam about?
The Green Associate Exam is the 1st tier exam for LEED v3. The GBCI website states that the Green Associate exam is “for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice…[it] denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction and operations.” This exam is for the product manufacturers, the marketers, the […]
Study Guides
My recommendations for the most helpful study guides and audio books that you can find for every LEED rating system.
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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
Find out where LEED exam prep classes are being held in your local area. Training courses will help you get through the exam process quickly and easily.
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