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...
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