The submittal process is very important to understand no matter which LEED exam you plan on taking. Below is a LEED Application Process flow chart that you can easy see to visualize how the whole process works. *note: Certification fees are paid during the design and/or construction submittal. Certification fees depend on project size.
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The LEED System Rating Chart – How to Know When to Use Each
It’s important to know exactly what kind of projects are used for each LEED rating system, no matter which exam you plan on taking. You will more than likely be asked questions about this on the exam, so I created this helpful chart to organize all of the information for you. Note that the Building […]
How to Effectively Use Practice Exams for LEED
Here are some helpful tips that you can follow to get the most out of taking practice exams: The Setup Find a quiet place to take the exam without any distractions. Have a pencil and scratch paper readily available by your side. Have a watch of clock nearly to easily glance at. If you’re taking […]
How About All About LEED Submittal Documentation
I’ve received a few questions lately asking why I don’t add a section within each credit about what documents are needed to be submitted for credit compliance. My initial thought was that the submittal documentation could be easily determined based on the information provided in the credits. I guess I was being biased because I […]
Which NC Reference Guide Are YOU using? – LEED Erratas
If you didn’t know already, there are three editions of the LEED for New Construction version 2.2 reference guide. The first was issued in October of 2005, the second in September of 2006, and the third and latest edition in October of 2007. If you borrowed one from a friend, or have one in your office, […]
The Four Categories of LEED and What the Heck They Mean
By special request, I have decided to tackle the four topics of LEED for your better understanding. Yay! I’ve been searching for new topics to write on, and this seems to be one that many people will hopefully benefit from.Ok, so – the questions on the LEED NC v2.2 exam are broken down into four […]
Life After the LEED AP Exam – What’s Next?
photo credit: Admit One A lot of people have asked me, “What happens after you pass the LEED AP Exam?” Well at first – nothing really. After you pass and have your celebratory beer or cupcake, and after the first day you get back to your office and everyone asks you how the test was […]
LEED AP Giveaway RESULTS!
Thank you all for your comments and tips! Here are the results of the LEED AP Giveaway: $25 Dollar Best Buy Gift Card – eLEEDest Colorado Chapter Study Guide – Lupe LEEDPASS – Katie Greenexamprep Platinum Package – Lisa Professional Publications – LEED NC Sample Exam – AndrewJ Professional Publications – LEED NC Practice Problems […]
10 Minutes Before the LEED AP Exam – What to NOT Do
Right before you take your exam, after you sit down at your LEED exam Prometric testing facility, you will be given 10 minutes to do a quick tutorial on how to use the testing software and program. Basically – I call it the “how to use a mouse” or “how to breath tutorial.” (Although it […]
LEED AP Celebration Giveaway!
photo credit: Ilya Eric Lee I have to be honest – it’s been a little weird the last few days since passing my exam. I feel like that I should be studying for something these days, but I can’t help but smile when I realize that all of my hard work has finally paid off. […]
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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Hi! My name is Pat and I’m the guy behind GreenExamAcademy.com. I graduated with a B.A. in Architecture from the University of California Berkeley, and was working in an Architecture firm for the last few years in Southern California...