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 exam.
Someone who has not yet earned their LEED AP credential and wants to become a LEED AP with specialty will have to take a two-part exam, the first part being the Green Associate exam, and the second specific to the rating system of choice.
FAQs about your existing LEED AP credential:
- What happens to my LEED AP credential now that LEEDv3 has launched?
- Can a Legacy LEED AP still work on LEED v3 projects?
- Do I have to take any more tests to maintain my LEED credential?
- If I choose to take another exam, which exam should I take?
- If I pass one exam track, can I work on projects being certified under a different rating system?
- Do I have to take the LEED Green Associate exam?
- How do I prepare for a LEED AP Specialty exam?
- What EXACTLY is the Credential Maintenance Program for LEED?