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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleCan 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleIf I pass one exam track, can I work on projects being certified under a...
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...
View ArticleLegacy LEED AP: What happens to my LEED AP credential now that LEEDv3 has...
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...
View ArticleLegacy LEED AP: Can a Legacy LEED AP still work on LEED v3 projects?
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...
View ArticleLegacy LEED AP: Do I have to take any more tests to maintain my LEED credential?
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...
View ArticleLegacy LEED AP: If I choose to take another exam, which exam should I take?
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...
View ArticleLegacy LEED AP: If I pass one exam track, can I work on projects being...
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...
View ArticleDo I have to take the LEED Green Associate exam?
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...
View ArticleA Step-by-Step Guide for NEWBIES: How to Earn your LEED AP Credential for...
This article is dedicated to those of you who are just starting out with LEED. If you are already a LEED AP from a previous exam, or have happened to taken the LEED exam already and failed – please...
View ArticleHow to Earn Your LEED Credential in LEED v3
If you’re ready to earn your LEED credential and enter LEED version 3, this article is for you. You’re already familiar with what LEED is about, and you know you have to pass an exam, so let’s get...
View ArticleHow is the LEED Exam Graded? Is there Partial Credit?
How the LEED exam is graded and scored has always been a kind of mystery in the LEED community. My take is that you should not worry about how the exam is graded, and just worry about getting as many...
View ArticleHow and When to Take the LEED Version 3 Exam
Signing up for a LEED version 3 exam is a three-step process. The first step is applying for the exam, then registering for the exam, and finally scheduling your exam. This is a little more complicated...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleThe 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,...
View ArticleThe LEED Application Process Flow Chart – How Submittals Work
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...
View ArticleOverview: 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...
View ArticleLEED v3 Minimum Program Requirements
Each rating system is made of 3 elements and requirements that are necessary for a project to earn certification. They are: Minimum Program Requirements, Prerequisites & Credits In order for a...
View ArticleOverview: 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...
View ArticleOverview: What Will Be On the LEED ID+C Exam?
The Interior 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 ID+C...
View ArticleOverview: What Will Be On the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operation and...
The LEED Green Building Operations and Maintenance test 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...
View ArticleBasic Information about the LEED Canada NC 1.0 exam
LEED exists not just in the United States, but all around the world. In Canada, LEED is handled under the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). The most popular LEED Canada exam that is taken is the...
View ArticleStudy Resources and Guide for the LEED Canada NC 1.0 Exam
Below, you’ll find some helpful information regarding the LEED Canada NC 1.0 Exam. Currently, the only helpful information I can find about the LEED Canada Exam is from the link below: Practice Exam...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleLEED Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs)
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...
View ArticleLEED Building Design and Construction Blank Study Guide Template
Back by popular demand is the Blank Study Guide Template for the LEED Building Design and Construction LEED AP exam. This is a one-page template that you can fill out with all of the important points...
View ArticleLEED Interior Design and Construction Blank Study Guide Sheet
Back by popular demand is the Blank Study Guide Template for the LEED Interior Design and Construction LEED AP exam. This is a one-page template that you can fill out with all of the important points...
View ArticleLEED Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Blank Study Guide Sheet
Back by popular demand is the Blank Study Guide Template for the LEED Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance LEED AP exam. This is a one-page template that you can fill out with all of the...
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