How do I become a LEED accredited professional?

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How do I become a LEED accredited professional?

How to Become a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

  1. Prepare for, Schedule, and Take the LEED Green Associate Exam. “You can obtain study materials from the Green Business Certification Inc.
  2. Specialize in LEED AP by Project Type.
  3. Maintain LEED Accreditation With Continuing Education.

What are the five LEED professional certifications?

Buildings can be certified LEED Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum. These buildings must be constructed, maintained and operated in a sustainable, or resource efficient, way. They should be healthy for their occupants and the environment and meet certain criteria.

Are people LEED certified or accredited?

Officially, people earn LEED accreditation (or “LEED credentials”) and buildings are LEED certified.

How much is LEED GA exam?

LEED Green Associate Exam Fees:

USGBC Member $200
Non-Member $250
Student $100
*Veteran Free

What does LEED AP BD C mean?

Building Design and Construction
BD+C is most similar to the original “legacy” LEED AP designation and stands for “Building Design and Construction”. As the name implies, this LEED rating system and AP credential are for professionals involved in the design and new construction (or major remodeling) of green buildings.

Who should take LEED certification?

However, we do recommended that you have exposure to LEED and green building concepts through education, volunteering, or work experience. LEED AP with specialty: You must hold a current LEED Green Associate credential and you must be at least 18 years of age or older. LEED project experience is strongly recommended.

How much does it cost to become a LEED Certified professional?

The fees associated with the LEED Green Associate are a $50 application fee, a $200 exam fee (per exam appointment) for USGBC national members and full-time students or $250 exam fee (per exam appointment) for all others, and an $85 biennial CMP renewal fee.

How do I become a LEED Accredited Professional?

Attain your LEED Green Associate certification. You must be a LEED GA to certify as an Associated Professional.

  • Determine which LEED AP certificate you need. BD+C: Building Design and Construction.
  • Register for your test.
  • Study for your specific test.
  • Take the test.
  • Continue your education to maintain certification.

    • How to become LEED accredited?

    Prepare for,Schedule,and Take the LEED Green Associate Exam “You can obtain study materials from the Green Business Certification Inc.

  • Specialize in LEED AP by Project Type If you have experience working on LEED projects,you may want to pursue the LEED AP With Specialty credential.
  • Maintain LEED Accreditation With Continuing Education

    • What does it take to get LEED certified?

    – Learning – 16 hours – Studying – 30 hours – Exam – 2 hours – Estimated Total – 48 hours

    How do I earn my LEED professional credential?

    LEED AP Building Design+Construction (BD+C)

  • LEED AP Homes
  • LEED AP Interior Design+Construction (ID+C)
  • LEED AP Neighborhood Development (ND)
  • LEED AP Operations+Maintenance (O+M)