If you’ve already earned your LEED AP credential from a previous version of the LEED exam, then no, you do not need to take the Green Associate exam.  This portion of the LEED AP specialty exam is waived for you. When you sign up, you will only sign up for the specialty portion of the […]

For previous versions of LEED, it was a “pass one exam and you’re a LEED AP for all tracks” deal. There seems to be a bit more confusion for LEED v3, but I went ahead and called the USGBC myself to get you a straight answer. The USGBC representative told me that you can work […]

People ask me this question all of the time, and I always give each person the same answer: it depends on you and your career goals. Here’s my opinion on who should take which exam (again, it’s really up to you): Building Design & Construction (BD&C): This exam actually covers three different rating systems: New […]

Your LEED AP credential has automatically been changed to Legacy LEED AP. You’re still a LEED AP, but you’re not enrolled in the LEEDv3 system yet. To answer the question, you don’t have to take any more tests to enter LEED v3, since you’re a Legacy LEED AP. However, taking an exam is one of […]

I don’t believe a Legacy LEED AP can be designated as the LEED AP on LEED version 3 projects. I have a list of questions I want to ask the USGBC via phone, and this is one of them. I’ll update the answer as soon as I get clarification. Thanks for your patience! FAQs about […]

Your existing LEED AP credential depends on exactly what you do (or don’t do) between now and June 2011. As of July 1st, 2009, your LEED AP credential is now considered a Legacy LEED AP. This shows that you have a credential from one of the previous exams. You now have three options: Option 1: […]